Which British neurologist, naturalist, historian of science and author delivered the Foundation Lecture on "Creativity and the Mind" at the Centre for the Mind's gala public opening on 5 August 1997?
Centre for the Mind The Centre for the Mind is the brainchild of Professor Allan Snyder FRS, and was launched at the historic Museum of Sydney on 4 August 1997. Dr Oliver Sacks, renowned author and neurobiologist, delivered the Foundation Lecture on "Creativity and the Mind" at the gala public opening on 5 August 1997. This event was held at the Australian Academy of Science where Dr Sacks received the Foundation Medal from the President of the Academy, Sir Gustav Nossal.
Matt Ridley Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} (born 7 February 1958), commonly known as Matt Ridley, is a British journalist and businessman. Ridley is best known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics. He has written several science books including "" (1994), "Genome" (1999), "" (2010) and "The Evolution of Everything: How Ideas Emerge" (2015). He publishes a blog, and is a regular contributor to "The Times" newspaper.