What makes something "monstrous"? Why do monsters inspire such fear and fascination? And what “monsters” has science inadvertently created throughout history?
In this Halloween-themed episode, Bradley and Jocelyn explore the monsters of nature and the nature of monsters. From Frankenstein to Dracula, they discuss how monster lore often represents perceived "violations" of the natural order, and how newly discovered phenomena and technologies
...Maggiori informazioni continually challenge our assumptions about that order. They also consider "Jekyll and Hyde" moments in the history of modern science, discussing topics from mustard gas to DDT, nuclear energy, and gene editing technologies.
They also share their thoughts on the ultimate monster of nature. So what is it? Tune in to find out!