shock therapy
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As a result of our investigation, the BBC understands the government will now investigate the historical use of electric shock therapy in the NHS.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
In Suntory, the oracular power of Dudamel’s “Rite” proved outright shock therapy.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025
A former TV pundit, Milei came to power in December 2023 promising shock therapy for Argentina's long-ailing economy, revving a chainsaw as a symbol of his plan to slash state spending.
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
Surviving many more months or years of this shock therapy treatment is likely impossible.
From Salon • May 5, 2025
Perhaps just as important, Stalin and his compatriots found the prospect of “shattering” and “retraining” genes via shock therapy satisfying ideologically.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
