In the mid-19th century, there was a man named Phineas Gage (1823-1860) who worked as a railroad construction foreman in Vermont, USA. Phineas was known for his strong work ethic and his ability to handle explosives with great skill. However, little did he know that one fateful day would change his life forever and contribute…
In the mid-20th century, three individuals played a significant role in unraveling the mysteries of memory. Their names were Donald Hebb, Brenda Milner, and patient H.M. Donald Hebb (1904-1985) was a Canadian psychologist who proposed a groundbreaking theory known as Hebbian learning. He suggested that when two neurons are repeatedly activated together, the connection between…
