tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046247285022763255.post4487343535775795532..comments2024-03-24T18:59:07.813-07:00Comments on ZENOPUS ARCHIVES: "Frontiers in Brain Research": Audio of Holmes' Neurology Lecture at Worldcon in 1978Zenopus Archiveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069501995927451558noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046247285022763255.post-87001033609363096042020-10-21T06:20:24.009-07:002020-10-21T06:20:24.009-07:00I had a listen, last night - a fascinating look at...I had a listen, last night - a fascinating look at what was known about the brain in 1978. Holmes focuses on historical underpinnings that are still understood to be true, covering basic neuroanatomy, as well as fundamental principles regarding consciousness, memory, and dreams. He demonstrates a refreshing humility about how much wasn't known, and a healthy skepticism regarding the forward pace of scientific inquiry.<br /><br />He clearly spoke using a slide projector, and his occasional comments to focus particular slides made me smile! I remember using physical slides into the early 1990s. It wasn't until a few years later that we made the wholesale transition to PowerPoint.<br /><br />There's no doubt that he had an engaging style as a lecturer - keeping the audience involved, and getting laughs from the room. It's also clear that he really knew his stuff, judging from how well he fielded some of the more off-the-wall questions.<br /><br />One more thing - the formal lecture is only an hour in length, after which he answers a few questions. The last 15 minutes of the recording is just people talking in background.<br /><br />Thanks for posting! It was a real treat.paleologoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640356065053822793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046247285022763255.post-40738855285276901952020-10-17T13:34:59.920-07:002020-10-17T13:34:59.920-07:00What an amazing find - looking forward to listenin...What an amazing find - looking forward to listening to it, and will be sure to post my thoughts here!paleologoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640356065053822793noreply@blogger.com