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The Uncommon Senses

Philosopher Barry Smith and sound artist Nick Ryan present a journey into the human multi-sensory experience

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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Series 1
Omnibus, Part 2: The Uncommon Senses
Omnibus. Philosopher Barry Smith journeys into the human multi-sensory experience.
31 Mar 2017,58 mins
Series 1
Making Sense of the Future
Barry Smith examines how our senses can be extended, augmented, repaired or enhanced.
31 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
The Sense of Self
Barry Smith explores the sense of ownership, sense of agency, and the illusion of self.
30 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
How to Stand Up
Barry Smith explores the three senses which enable us to stand up.
29 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
The Eyes Have It
Barry Smith explores our most important sense of all - vision.
28 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
The Magic of Touch
Barry Smith explores touch, the sense that connects us to reality.
27 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
Omnibus, Part 1: The Uncommon Senses
In this Omnibus edition, hear the first five episodes of the brand new series.
24 Mar 2017,58 mins
Series 1
Smell, Emotion and Memory
Barry Smith explores why smell unlocks the door to vivid memories and emotions.
24 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
Dinnertime: A Multisensory Extravaganza!
How do our senses work together to shape the experience of eating? Barry Smith explores.
23 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
The Predictive Brain
Do our brains predict what we are about to do? Philosopher Barry Smith explores.
22 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
Interoception
Do we really have a 'sixth sense'? Barry Smith unravels the mystery of interoception.
21 Mar 2017,15 mins
Series 1
Making Sense of the Senses
Barry Smith presents a journey into the human multi-sensory experience.
20 Mar 2017,15 mins