"Can I Have My Amygdala Removed?"

It's a real question that some are asking.

By Neuroskeptic
Oct 7, 2018 11:45 AMApr 26, 2020 6:55 PM
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Brain surgery is not usually something that people actively seek out. However, there may be an exception: the idea of the removal of the amygdala seems to hold a fascination for many people.

Questions about the desirability of an amygdala-free life can be found in many places online. On Quora, there have been many queries about what amygdala removal would entail, and at least one brave user outright asked Can I have my amygdala removed? I came across the question on two other sites within the past week.

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