Freeman shares a list of cases with limited data (judge for yourself)
I must admit that before reading this I felt like Freeman was some crazy guy perforating skulls with an ice pick as a pseudoscience procedure. But apparently it was not that extreme.
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Though transorbital lobotomy could be done under anesthesia, the preferred method by Freeman was apparently to give between shocks of electroconvulsive therapy. After the second and third shocks for the first and second procedure (performed bilaterally).
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Prior results were conflicting so Freeman tried to develop an easier technique and the neuro anatomy knowledge from the paper seems good.
Certainly the first cases were maybe not as encouraging as described and the tools developed were not sofisticated at all...
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Interesting to read one of the original papers of Walter Freeman from 1949 describing technique and results of transorbital lobotomy.
Even though it sounds completely barbarian, reading it gives a lot of context.
Lobotomy was already being performed in prefrontal manner.
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Ever wondered what everyday life was like for people living 50, 100, or more years ago..?
A rare thread
1. That’s A Genuinely Happy Looking Family, USA, 1959
A thread of wild examples of the Mandela Effect you (probably) hadn’t heard about
1. Sinbad in ‘Shazaam’ - Many claim to have seen a movie called "Shazaam," wherein American comedian & actor Sinbad played a genie summoned by a young brother and sister. No such movie exists.
The other day a friend asked me what’s so bad about seed oils anyways?
“They’re just pressed seeds, right? How is that any different than something like olive oil or butter?”
Well, this is why... 🧵
(warning: this will make you want to throw out half your pantry)
I’ve witnessed A LOT of miracles in my life. Things that many people would tell you are impossible. Dreams coming true. In the blink of an eye everything can change. Tomorrow night, when the Moon is conjunct Saturn, please don’t forget that anything is possible. If you feel like you’ve been putting in the work lately then I’m talking to you. *cough* mutable energy. Your mountain peak is coming & I can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Are we ready for Mars in Gemini? Big wordy minds are the new hot. Sapiosexuality is in. Intellect is daddy energy. Words will be used as swords & silver tongues slay enemies. Road rage may be a thing. Expect verbal battle. We’ve got until 9/4.
Are we ready for the Sun/Pluto opposition? It’s coming on Tuesday & you’ll feel the energy building tomorrow. It packs a powerful punch with a trine/sextile to Mars in Gemini. Intense, yet the ability to spit facts is gold. Anxiety is possible. Something must die in order for something else to breathe new life. Move through it with consciousness. The collective might be a little whacky, but you don’t have to be. Disengage w/crazy. Power struggles and vibrant colors. Is it ego, or is it a humanitarian quest? Stay tuned for the big reveal.
There’s nothing. Absolutely nothing. That drives me, a Mercury in Aquarius Pisces woman more insane than being told ‘But that’s nothing new, that’s the way it’s always been’. Ok sure, Jan.. but maybe things should stop.