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Jul 2023
24m 23s

Everything You Know About Phineas Gage I...

Sam Kean, Bleav
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Despite what you’ve heard, neuroscience’s most famous patient did not turn into a lying, drunken psychopath. He’s actually an amazing example of resiliency and overcoming trauma...

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