Understanding Trauma and Historical Anecdotes

Exploring the term 'shell shock' and its connection to PTSD, the chapter delves into the experiences of soldiers in wars, including those not directly involved in combat. It discusses historical events like the Titanic survivor's trauma, the challenges faced by soldiers in wars with limited medical knowledge, and peculiar Olympic events like the modern pentathlon and the discontinued plunge. The conversation also touches on the cleanliness of a river for Olympic swimming events and the potential hosting of a surfing event in Tahiti.