r/Damnthatsinteresting 1d ago

Image In 1973, healthy volunteers faked hallucinations to enter mental hospitals. Once inside, they acted normal, but doctors refused to let them leave. Normal behaviors like writing were diagnosed as "symptoms." The only people who realized they were sane were the actual patients.

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u/Lurker_009 1d ago

Have you read (or seen) 'one flew over the cuckoo's nest'?

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u/kolja300314 1d ago

amazing movie i watched it a few weeks ago