Ever stumbled across the word lobotomy in a movie, true crime podcast, or late-night internet rabbit hole—and thought, “Wait… what exactly is that?” You’re not alone. Many curious minds—especially history buffs, psychology students, and true crime fans—hear the term but only vaguely connect it with something dark, medical, and maybe a little scary. So, let’s break it down together. By the end of this post, you’ll not only know what a lobotomy is but also why it was once hailed as a miracle cure, how it tragically shaped thousands of lives, and why it still sparks debate today. What Is a Lobotomy? A lobotomy is a now-outdated brain surgery that was once used to treat severe mental illness. In simple terms, doctors would damage connections in the brain’s frontal lobes—the area responsible for decision-making, personality, and emotions. Sounds intense, right? That’s because it was. The idea was that by cutting or disrupting these connections, patients with schizophrenia, depression...