The Curious Case of Phineas Gage

Gage was the first case where it was recognised that injury to the brain caused personality change.

In the mid-1800s, phrenologists were still assessing people's personalities by the size of their skull.

After the accident, Gage couldn't take a job that required planning skills and focus.

In cases of severe brain injury, the damage is irreversible.

Gage's personality change lasted only about two to three years.

He died of seizures that probably resulted from his injury.

Gage's skull didn't survive to the present time.