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Adventures in Human Being

10 min read 12 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A physician's lyrical journey through the human body, blending case histories, art, and philosophy to reveal the wonder and meaning of our physical selves.

You’ll learn

  • The body as a landscape of meaning and memory
  • How illness reshapes identity and selfhood
  • The intimate connection between emotions and organs
  • Mortality as a source of life's urgency