DWQA Questions › Tag: Dr. Oliver SacksFilter:AllOpenResolvedClosedUnansweredSort byViewsAnswersVotesThe still unexplained sleeping sickness of encephalitis lethargica, seen dramatically with the epidemic in the 1920s that affected 5 million people worldwide, killing many and leaving many in a state of lifelong suspended animation, inspired the book and movie Awakenings by Dr. Oliver Sacks, who first recognized these sufferers had functioning minds in a poorly functioning body. In what way was this mysterious condition caused by extraterrestrials, and why has the incidence diminished?ClosedNicola asked 6 years ago • Extraterrestrial Interlopers524 views0 answers0 votes