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Everything You Know About Phineas Gage Is Wrong

The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

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The Lasting Impact of Phineas Gage: Lessons from his Extraordinary Story

The chapter explores the continued relevance of Phineas Gage's story in neuroscience, examining its support for theories such as multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence, and brain connectivity. It emphasizes the lessons learned from Gage's life, specifically the concept that the brain is intimately tied to personality and self-identity.

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