For a contemporary example, read "My Stroke of Insight" by Indiana native and Harvard-trained neuroanatomist (read: brain scientist) Jill Bolte Taylor.
Google the book title or her name and you will be able to access Taylor's 18-minute video lecture on the subject.
In 1996, Taylor suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Cerebral hemorrhages are historically fatal. Taylor, however, remained conscious of her consciousness as her left cerebral cortex shut down and the right side took over. (More)
Source: Courier Press

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