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Blind man navigates obstacle course with subconscious sight

Blind man navigates obstacle course with subconscious sight

I found myself listening to NPR radio this morning and to the story of a man who having suffered a stroke that damaged his occipital cortex. Testing has confirmed that he has no conscious site.  Yet..  researchers found that he is able to navigate around obstacles, perhaps using subconscious portions of his brain.  
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[ More ] December 23rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Featured |

Manhattan in the morning. :-)Tonight's double feature, Shivers followed by the premier of Schism!!!Dinner tonight at Thai Thani, Red Snapper, red curryWatching black bears feed in the trees near our campsiteFound a Wendy's in NJ serving Twisted Frosty with BACON! Way Awesome :-)Middletown Township, NJ police are Furyious about their transportation!A little Dutch love arrived today! Thanks Robin! :-)Mostly Dimes, live on stage at Bruar Falls :-)Manhattan nightscapeAnd of course you know who lives here :-)
man in a powered parachute flying over palm trees with the sunset in the background