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General Paralysis of the Insane
27 March 2026
43 minutes
In this episode, we’re joined by author and Neuropsychologist Andy Ellis.Andy explores General Paralysis of the Insane, a devastating neurological condition that once baffled the medical world. Through the case of Sir Randolph Churchill, he examines not only its impact on the brain and behaviour, but also the social conditions and attitudes that shaped how the disease was understood and treated.