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From Revisionist History: The Starvation Experiment

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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This chapter delves into the World War II-era Minnesota Starvation Experiment, highlighting the volunteer participants' severe challenges during the trial. By weaving together their oral histories, it examines the physical and psychological impacts of starvation and raises ethical questions surrounding such experiments.

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