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Head Transplants (with Dr. Brandy Schillace)

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The Controversial and Intricate World of Head Transplants

This chapter explores the highly controversial and ethically questionable experiment of a head transplant on monkeys, detailing the intense monitoring and ethical considerations involved. It delves into the motivations behind the experiment and shifts to a tetraplegic individual's desire for the transplant to challenge societal perceptions. The narrative also discusses the complexities of head transplants, including challenges in connecting the transplanted head to a body to restore function.

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