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Phrenology

Feb 15, 2024
This podcast explores the rise and fall of phrenology, a 19th-century belief that analyzed the bumps on a person's head to determine their personality. It traces the evolution of the belief in the brain as the seat of intelligence and discusses the ancient beliefs of phrenology and physiognomy. The origins and principles of phrenology are explored, as well as its popularity and eventual debunking.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Evolution of the Belief in the Brain as the Seat of Intelligence
02:17 • 2min
3
Ancient Beliefs of Phrenology and Physiognomy
03:59 • 2min
4
The Origins and Principles of Phrenology
06:19 • 2min
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The Rise and Fall of Phrenology
07:54 • 8min