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Cremations vs. burials, walking sharks and consciousness

Dr Karl Podcast

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Exploring Polymers, Condom Invention, and Environmental Burial Options

This chapter delves into the expansion of latex gloves in hot water with mineral turpentine, the history of condom invention, and innovative environmentally friendly burial methods like water cremation and forest burials. It also covers a listener's question on the body's response to viruses, discussing antibodies, vaccinations, and natural immunity. Additionally, the chapter explores the complexities of consciousness, from theories on brain size and complexity for gaining consciousness to discussing plant, magpie, and octopus consciousness.

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