Movie Description

Hunting for Hedonia

(2019)

Overview

Hunting for Hedonia explores how the burgeoning technology of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) will impact human identity and our sense of self. DBS is a revolutionary tool in neuroscience and as a treatment it is crossing over from movement control in Parkinson's to alleviating mental illness. Trials are underway in depression, OCD, PTSD and eating disorders.

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Facts

Original TitleHunting for Hedonia

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2019-03-22

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 40m

Genres

  • Documentary