We discuss the latest in health news. Rhianne introduces us to autonomous sensory meridian response, while Tina shares how bilinguals experience time differently. Also, how do some people taste flavours when they read words or see colours when they hear music? Uncover how some people experience the world through our lesser known senses.

--

0:00 - Intro

1:37 - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (Source: BBC)

12:34 - Bilingualism (Source: Quartz)

24:58 - Synesthesia (Source: The Guardian)

We discuss the latest in health news. Rhianne introduces us to autonomous sensory meridian response, while Tina shares how bilinguals experience time differently. Also, how do some people taste flavours when they read words or see colours when they hear music? Uncover how some people experience the world through our lesser known senses. -- <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('0')">0:00</a> - Intro <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('97')">1:37</a> - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35106835">Source: BBC</a>) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('754')">12:34</a> - Bilingualism (<a href="https://qz.com/977356/being-bilingual-makes-you-experience-time-differently/">Source: Quartz</a>) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('1498')">24:58</a> - Synesthesia (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/dec/05/synaesthesia-hearing-colours-mixing-senses/">Source: The Guardian</a>)

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

Health & Living

The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Tina Carmillia, Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Soon Heng and Juliet Jacobs delve into the human condition to find out what makes us tick. They speak with artists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers and all manner of interesting people about the issues close to us, from education to refugee rights. Eclectic, energetic and a little eccentric, The Bigger Picture team brings you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: people.

Advertisement