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Essays on psychosurgery

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Absurd Adventure And Amygdalectomy Advocacy

Daniel Böttger describes his experience after brain surgery for cancer removed his right amygdala, resulting in the complete elimination of visceral fear, depression, and most suffering, while also causing some social difficulties and autism-like symptoms.

33 min read 5,115 words