Episode 83: Phineas Gage - The Most Famous Brain Injury Survivor

The Incredible Story of Phineas Gage the man who survived a brain injury and changed neuroscience forever! In today's episode, we will uncover the remarkable story of Phineas Gage, a man whose life-changing experience transformed our understanding of the brain. Phineas Gage was a 25-year-old railroad construction foreman in 1848 when a tragic accident occurred that would alter the course of his life and revolutionize our understanding of the human brain. Gage's story is also one of recovery and resilience that you won't want to miss!
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