What happens when you are deprived of one of your vital senses, like your sight? Losing your vision is not just a physical problem but is one that affects a person’s entire behaviour and outlook on life. We explore the psychology of sensory deprivation, specifically blindness, with Paul J, consultant clinical psychologist and Loh Kong Ken, who has been fully blind since age 7.

<p>What happens when you are deprived of one of your vital senses, like your sight? Losing your vision is not just a physical problem but is one that affects a person&rsquo;s entire behaviour and outlook on life. We explore the psychology of sensory deprivation, specifically blindness, with Paul J, consultant clinical psychologist and Loh Kong Ken, who has been fully blind since age 7.</p>

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.

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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.

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