COVID-19, Smell, and Zombie Parallels

This chapter humorously explores the lingering effects of COVID-19 on the sense of smell, discussing personal anecdotes and phantom smells. It also delves into the unsettling cognitive impacts of the virus, contrasting it with the ominous nature of rabies and its potential to alter behavior. The speakers tie these themes to societal aggression, drawing parallels between viral infections and psychological influences reflected in horror media.