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68: Phrenology & Lego

Let's Learn Everything!

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The Rise and Fall of Phrenology

This chapter explores the intriguing yet flawed practice of phrenology, which sought to determine personality traits and intelligence through skull shape. It critiques the pseudoscience's historical popularity among elite circles and its role in reinforcing harmful stereotypes and social hierarchies related to race and gender. The discussion also addresses the legacy of phrenology, emphasizing the ethical issues surrounding its practices and the need for contemporary reflection on its colonial ramifications.

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