Chapter
Personality Traits and Historical Medical Practices
09:35 - 19:25 (09:50)
The correlation between people's valued personality traits and historical medical practices such as trepanning, leeching, and use of mercury is discussed in a podcast episode. Additionally, the paper of Gelfand that highlighted the significance of cultural differences during wartime is mentioned.
Clips
The body craves familiar foods when sick because they are less likely to contain pathogens that the immune system is not already adapted to.
09:35 - 12:24 (02:49)
Health
Summary
The body craves familiar foods when sick because they are less likely to contain pathogens that the immune system is not already adapted to. This is why people often crave simple things like toast with butter or lemon water.
ChapterPersonality Traits and Historical Medical Practices
Episode#290 - Dr Diana Fleischman - How Catching Covid Can Change Your Personality
PodcastModern Wisdom
Personality traits such as extroversion and openness to experience are valued but have little to do with physical health, while sickness and health in a relationship can also alter one's personality over time.
12:25 - 19:25 (07:00)
Psychology
Summary
Personality traits such as extroversion and openness to experience are valued but have little to do with physical health, while sickness and health in a relationship can also alter one's personality over time.