Topic: Double Bind Theory

The segment examines the work of Gregory Bateson within the cybernetics group and his "double bind" theory regarding the causes of schizophrenia. While the social theory of maternal influence failed, researchers eventually identified a physiological link involving the dysregulation of calcium neuronal channels. McRoy asserts that these effects have been successfully reproduced in laboratory settings, suggesting the potential for both the creation and reversal of autistic symptoms.