Just A Thought

Foreign Accent Syndrome

Episode Summary

Strangely, some people have seemingly developed foreign accents. It seems to occur after head trauma, stroke, or comas etc. Still, others seem to have developed their accents out of the blue. The obvious opportunity for hoaxes is big with this one, but some cases seem to be authentic. However, it remains a true medical mystery and seems to only create more questions about our brains and our subconscious. Join me today as I discuss Foreign Accent Syndrome.

Episode Notes

https://sites.utdallas.edu/fas/#:~:text=Foreign%20accent%20syndrome%20(FAS)%20is,stroke%20or%20traumatic%20brain%20injury.

 

Sarah Colwill and others:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCYGI0LvQws

 

Studies that suggest FAS may be more of a psychological issue:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4846654/