How a massive iron rod transformed a man into a neurological legend
In short: In 1848, a 25-year-old worker named Phineas Gage survived a catastrophic accident that would change our understanding of the human brain forever.
The video recounts the traumatic injury suffered by Phineas Gage, when a large iron rod was driven through his head. While the accident was life-altering, Gage's survival became a foundational case study in the field of neurology.
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