In this in-depth look at the science that explains the hidden powers of the five senses and how to harness their potential, Lawrence D. Rosenblum explores abilities that few of us know we have. Drawing on insights into the brain's neuroplasticity and integrative powers, including findings from his own research, Rosenblum examines how the brain uses subtle information to apprehend the world. A blind person can "see" through bat-like echolocation; wine connoisseurs can taste the vintage of an obscure wine; pheromones can signal a lover's compatibility and an undetected odour can influence our behaviour. Rosenblum takes us from a "beep" ballgame where blind players swing at buzzing balls to a pitch-black restaurant where diners experience taste without the aid of sight, not only illuminating the science behind our sensory powers, but also demonstrating how awareness of our sensory skills can enhance and hone their power.

劳伦斯•罗森布拉姆（Lawrence D. Rosenblum）

 美国国家科学基金奖得主、著名心理学家。

 加州大学河滨分校的心理学教授。

 凭借对唇读和多重模式整合的研究，多次获得美国国家科学基金和美国国家卫生研究院的资助。

 凭借对混合动力汽车的可听度研究，获得了美国盲人联合会的资金资助。

 《经济学家》《纽约时报》《洛杉矶时报》以及美国公共广播电台等知名媒体都对他做过人物专访报道。

 目前，他和妻子以及两个孩子在洛杉矶定居。

 个人主页：http://www.faculty.ucr.edu/~rosenblu/book/SeeWhatImSayingBook2/RiversideAudiovisualSpeechAndAuditionLab/Lab_Home.html