The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean Everything You Know About Phineas Gage Is Wrong
Jul 11, 2023
Phineas Gage's story challenges misconceptions as he demonstrates resiliency and overcomes trauma. The podcast explores his life in Chile, his declining health and behavioral changes, and his lasting impact on neuroscience and the understanding of the brain's connection to personality and self-identity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Arrival of Dr. John Harlow
02:04 • 9min
Finneas Gage's Life in Chile: Overcoming Challenges and Challenging Misconceptions
11:19 • 3min
The Later Years of Phineas Gage: Declining Health and Behavorial Changes
14:12 • 2min
The Lasting Impact of Phineas Gage: Lessons from his Extraordinary Story
16:40 • 3min