Richard E. Cytowic M.D.

About

Neurologist Richard E. Cytowic, MD, MFA is best known for rediscovering synesthesia—the involuntary coupling of the senses—and returning it to mainstream science. Wednesday Is Indigo Blue, with David Eagleman, won the Montaigne Medal. The short compendium Synesthesia is part of The MIT Press "Essential Knowledge" series.

Read one of my books or invite me to speak or write an article. I give talks worldwide to concert audiences, museum galleries, panels, and a range of audiences in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

To contact: Help me prioritize by using shortwhale, or email neuroman@gwu.edu to leave a comment, receive a copy of Your Brain on Screens or another article such as "The Night I Danced With Liberace." See a full list at Cytowic.net.

Books by Richard E. Cytowic M.D.

Recent Posts

'Tis the Season for Heartbreak and Complex Breakups

In a time of joy and togetherness, breaking up seems inconceivable.

Winter Blues and Loneliness: Resilience During the Holidays

A Personal Perspective: Loneliness during the holidays is a poignant reality for many. But it is also an opportunity for self–discovery and developing resilience. It could be worse

The Funny and Fascinating Paradoxes of Oxymorons

Oxymorons are figures of speech that combine contradictory words, such as “original copy” or “deafening silence,” that paradoxically create fresh ways of looking at things.

Why So Many People Hate Daylight Saving Time

Nearly half of the 143 countries that tried daylight saving time abandoned it. Is it time for the U.S. to do the same?

Left Alone, I’ve Outlived All My Old Friends. Now What?

A Personal Perspective: Many assume that the newly bereaved must be lonely. But this is not true. One can experience grief without feeling bereft.

Why You May Do Your Best Thinking in the Shower

What is it about mindless, habitual activities that unlock deep insights? The answer may be flow.

How Your iPhone Makes You Invisible to Your Child

Attention theory reveals the malevolent influence of screen tech on children. Adults can wake up, work, shop, and find entertainment without interacting with anyone all day.

How Screens Interfere With The Innate Drive to Socialise

Constant screen stimulation competes with growing brain pathways for socialization & emotional intelligence. Infants read people before they can speak, but for how much longer?

Walking Builds the Aging Brain’s Structure and Mental Acuity

The brain can restore and rejuvenate itself in people who move. Walking and dancing can build brain tissue and keep you sharp as you age.

To Fight Epidemic Near-Sightedness, Send Your Kids Outdoors

The West should worry, as Asian governments do, about generations growing up short-sighted. An epidemic of myopia is upon un, and it is not benign.