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Question the Icons of Psychology
Challenging the conventional reverence for historical figures in psychology, the insights highlight the disturbing realities behind celebrated pioneers such as Sigmund Freud and Magnus Hirschfeld. Freud's legacy of psychoanalysis is scrutinized, suggesting that it served to obscure the abusive behaviors of individuals rather than providing genuine therapeutic advancements. Similarly, Hirschfeld's contributions to transsexualism are reexamined, revealing a pattern of protecting individuals with questionable morals under the guise of heroism. The discussion advocates for a critical reevaluation of these figures' impacts on society, emphasizing the danger of romanticizing individuals involved in dark or harmful practices.