Who was Oliver Sacks?

He's best known as the author of case histories on neurology among them the tale of the man who mistook his wife for a hat.

But how did he get the nickname Dr Squats? What was his relation to the Fern Society? And why did he remain celibate for more than 30 years?

Neuroscience PhD student Samuel Mills reflects and shares a few stories about the brilliant neurologist and author at Melbourne's Laborastory.

This program first aired on April 22, 2018.

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