A motorcycle accident in 2012 left me in coma for three months. When I awoke I had forgotten much, even my native language of English, I spoke German. Previously I could speak a little, apparently I was fluent. These events provoked me to investigate consciousness.
Why I Write
For me, writing has contributed to the reconstruction of self. This blog is a part of that process, a way to remember. I hope that by recounting my journey I can help others.
What You’ll Find
I write about coma, the language switch, and my recovery. The blog explores whatever’s on my mind. I have written a book about consciousness, you can find it in the menu.
Site History
A website about my recovery was created by my identical twin, to keep friends informed. When I had sufficiently recovered I built this one, to become reacquainted with technology. Writing has become ground zero.
Questions
- What is consciousness?
- Where does it come from?
- Can memory be trusted?
- Identity resides in the brain?
- Why do TBI victims sometimes speak a foreign language?
Thanks for visiting. My email address:
mathew.homberger@gmail.com