Neurologist Author in New York
Forty years ago, neurologist Richard Cytowic rediscovered the crossed senses of synesthesia after decades of obscurity
and returned it to mainstream science.
The rest is history.
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Speaking
Concert lectures. NASA. The Library of Congress. IBM. Museum audiences, TED Talks, Book clubs, and art groups worldwide. How about you?
Books
The neurologist's award-winning works spin out the science of what makes us human, and life worth living. Dive in, please.
Articles
Liberace, Checkhov, Ravel, Virginia Woolf, the Wild Influenza. Non-fiction, essays, and cultural commentary that make us think and keep us on our toes.
About
Dr. Richard Cytowic, renowned for his groundbreaking work on synesthesia and the neuroscience of perception, is also an accomplished literary critic and New York Journal of Books Reviewer. On his official website, Cytowic.net, visitors can explore a diverse range of his contributions—from scientific publications and essays to his insightful book reviews featured in the New York Journal of Books. His reviews reflect the same intellectual rigor and curiosity that define his scientific research, making the site a valuable resource for readers interested in the intersection of science, literature, and the arts. Contact Richard through the website to engage further or inquire about his work.
Synesthesia
Read Richard Cytowic’s book Synesthesia to understand more about this fascinating human quality. The synesthesia perception is when your brain processes sensory information through multiple senses, allowing you to experience more than one at once. For example, tasting words or associating colors with numbers and letters. This phenomenon is not a medical condition but a useful quality that a few individuals possess and use to their advantage, from learning to remembering information.
Reviews
Not only is Richard Cytowic an exceptional author and a pioneer researcher of synesthesia, but also a preeminent New York Journal of Books Reviewer. He reads and reviews books of different genres, including science fiction, fantasy, biographical, and film. His reviews include Circular Motion, Zero Sum: Stories, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which are available online for anyone interested in adding a new book to their TBR.
Sharing His Knowledge
As an outstanding neurologist author, Cytowic has been invited to various talks, lectures, and TED Ed lessons and has participated in TV and radio. His work is intuitive and created to help others understand comprehensive topics, particularly in synesthesia. For instance, his TED video “What Color is Tuesday? Exploring Synesthesia” has over 1.8 million views and covers the complexities of this trait that about 4% of the population experience.