Walter Freeman Jackson - The Man Who Invented The Lobotomy

The video explores the history of lobotomy, focusing on Walter Freeman's role in popularizing the procedure. Initially inspired by António Egas Moniz, Freeman adapted the lobotomy into a more accessible form using an ice pick, known as the transorbital lobotomy. Despite its initial popularity, the procedure faced criticism due to its questionable ethics and effectiveness, leading to its decline with the advent of antipsychotic drugs.

Who is credited with pioneering the procedure known as leucotomy?

What was Walter Freeman's relationship with António Egas Moniz?

What were some of the reported outcomes of lobotomies performed by Freeman and Watts?

Describe the method Freeman developed for performing lobotomies.

How did Freeman's approach to lobotomy differ from that of Moniz?

What were the ethical concerns surrounding Freeman's practice of lobotomy?

Discuss the impact of media on the public perception of lobotomies during Freeman's time.

What was the fate of Rosemary Kennedy after her lobotomy?

What led to the decline of lobotomies in the 1950s?

Reflect on the legacy of Walter Freeman and the practice of lobotomy.