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.

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