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The Feral Child: "Genie", Locked Away For 13 Years...
Season 13, Ep. 11
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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...
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Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter
Written by Ben Carter
Produced by Dan J Lambert
Edited by Ben Bonsey
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