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This episode explores the case of Genie, a girl who spent her childhood in isolation, raising questions about language and human development.

Support ICMAP... HOLY SH*T?! Join the soft drink REVOLUTION! 🎉 Get 10% off using code ICMAP OR £5 off your first order using code ICMAP5: https://uk.holy.com/icmap In 1970, authorities in California made a discovery that would go on to become one of the most widely studied and debated cases in modern psychology. A young girl, later known as Genie, had spent most of her childhood in extreme isolation, cut off from the outside world during her most important developmental years. When she was finally found, her condition raised profound questions about language, human development, and the long-term effects of deprivation. Scientists, doctors, and researchers became deeply involved in her case, hoping to better understand what happens when a child grows up without normal social interaction. But alongside the scientific interest came ethical concerns, controversy, and ongoing debate about how her case was handled. In this episode, we explore Genie’s early life, her discovery, the intense attention that followed, and the lasting questions her story continues to raise today... For HUNDREDS of more cases (and to request your own), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free! Presented by…

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