Here's the first 10 minutes of the recent episode of Horizon about sensory deprivation, which I discussed about 6 weeks ago. The entire program has been uploaded to YouTube: here are parts 2, 3, 4 and 5.
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Category: Neuroscience • Psychology
Posted on: March 7, 2008 9:11 AM, by Mo
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What a fascinating (and frightening) series of experiments. I cannot imagine just how subjectively long 2 days might feel with the inability to amuse oneself, let alone the other aspect, the actual sensory deprivation. The volunteers are certainly brave persons.
Posted by: Birdfight Indie Clothing Blog | March 7, 2008 5:40 PM