Foreign Accent Syndrome
Can FAS reshape your entire identity?
4.5 (38)
31 mins
Explore the mysterious development of Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS) and how it affects speech and body language. Discover the potential causes, including neurological damage and psychological factors, that lead to this rare condition.
Ep 1:
What Are the Three Possible Causes of FAS?
Ep 2:
How Does FAS Affect a Person’s Social Life and Relationships?
Ep 3:
Does FAS Affect More Women Than Men?
Ep 4:
How Do Doctors Know If a Foreign Accent Is From Brain Injury?
Ep 5:
How Does FAS Affect Body Language and Gestures?
Ep 6:
How Can Hypnosis Help Rediscover Lost Accents?
Ep 7:
Who Coined the Term Foreign Accent Syndrome?
Discussions (12)
Ross
Level 7 · 10 mo agoThe Astrid case is a classic example of pareidolia. Locals projected their war paranoia onto her dysprosody.
Reed
Level 6 · 10 mo agoSkipping the hard science to focus on feelings and narratives is a joke. We need concrete neurological data here, not a collection of sob stories. This anecdotal fluff explains absolutely nothing.
Isaac
Level 4 · 10 mo agoThat poor woman Astrid. A German accent in 1947 Norway meant everyone thought she was a collaborator.
