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A Ridiculous History of Brain Science, with Jorge Cham

Ridiculous History

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From Bloodletting to Brain Surgery

This chapter explores the historical evolution of medical beliefs, highlighting the transition from practices like bloodletting to modern views on alternative medicine. It also recounts the poignant story of Patient H.M., whose lobotomy case profoundly shaped neuroscience and popular culture.

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