Victorian Pseudosciences: Shocking People Back to Health

The video explores the historical use of electricity in medicine, known as electropathy, which was popular in Victorian England despite being based on pseudoscience. It discusses the experiments of Galvani and Volta, who contributed to the understanding of electricity. Various electropathic therapies, such as galvanism and hydroelectric baths, were attempted but often resulted in harm. The public was fascinated by electricity, leading to the proliferation of ineffective devices. Modern electrophysiology has evolved, with therapies like TENS and technologies like defibrillators offering more scientifically grounded applications.

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