Carlos has lost more than half of his brain but still lives remarkably well.
Carlos Rodriguez – “a man living without a brain”, that is the nickname the media has given him. The entire front part of his skull is sunken in.
When Carlos was born, he was completely healthy and normal. From his teenage years, Carlos began using alcohol and drugs. The tragedy that changed his life happened when he was 14 years old. While under the influence of alcohol and drugs, Carlos stole a car and had an accident. During the collision, the teenager was thrown through the windshield and hit his head on the asphalt. Doctors tried to save him, but a significant portion of his skull and brain had to be removed.
It is noteworthy that after all the surgeries and rehabilitation, the patient lost a significant part of his brain but showed no changes. He retained all his memories and mental abilities. Despite the fact that Carlos Rodriguez is a “man without a brain”, he continues to smile, can engage in conversations on various topics, and responds quickly and appropriately to questions posed.
After the traffic accident, a significant part of Carlos’s brain had to be removed.
In 2010, Carlos was arrested for drug use and prostitution. He immediately became famous across newspapers and media when he made videos and shared them online. Carlos hopes that his story will serve as a warning to others about the dangers of driving after drinking, as well as the dangers of drug use. However, by 2016, Carlos was arrested again for arson and first-degree murder.
Scientists today have no precise explanation for how a person can live without a brain and retain most mental functions. A popular hypothesis in the scientific community is that the nerves in the abdominal area partially compensate for the traditional thinking organ.
Despite losing part of his brain, he retains all his memories and mental abilities.
Another hypothesis suggests that the brain has created a remarkable amount of backup material. This may help the remaining cells perform the control functions that both missing hemispheres would typically manage. As a result, the individual remains completely healthy and lives as if no part of their brain were lost.
After decades of studying such phenomena, many projects have concluded that the miracle occurs due to the distinctions in the two control systems of humans. The first system includes the brain and the nervous system, using nerve impulses to transmit information. The second system consists of endocrine glands, using special biological substances or hormones to send signals throughout the body. Therefore, even if the brain loses some parts, the human body (in special cases) can still survive.
The miracle occurs due to the distinctions in the two control systems of humans.
However, these arguments remain hypothetical. The question “why do some people still live despite brain damage?” requires further research for clarification.
