Phrenology Debunked with Neuroimaging & Big Data: Pseudoscience of Skull Shape & Personality Traits
Phrenology, the pseudoscience of linking personality traits to head shape, has captivated minds for over 200 years despite lacking empirical evidence. A recent study took a novel approach to finally settling the debate – utilizing modern neuroimaging and big data to rigorously test phrenological claims. The results provide a definitive refutation of phrenology’s core premise. …
