The River of Consciousness, Dr. Oliver Sacks discusses evolution, botany, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, and the arts; he also formally seeks the assistance of some of science's greatest inventors, including Darwin, Freud, and William James. Since the beginning, they have been Sacks' constant companions, and much of his work can be viewed as a continuous conversation with scientists. Like Darwin, he was an expert observer who enjoyed gathering cases, many of which came from his extensive communication with patients and colleagues. He shared Freud's desire to fully understand human behavior at its most mysterious And like James, he emphasizes the concreteness of experience even when his subject is theoretical, as in studies of time, memory, and creativity.
The River of Consciousness refers to the problems with human consciousness, from small to enormous, from the past to the present, including memories, ego, human feelings, and challenges with spiritual and neurological life. Everything is reflected directly and in multiple perspectives. This demonstrates his talent and proves his depth of understanding.