3min chapter

Conversations with Tyler cover image

Carl Zimmer on the Hidden Life in the Air We Breathe

Conversations with Tyler

CHAPTER

Intro

This chapter explores the historical journey of scientific understanding regarding airborne diseases, highlighting key debates from the late 19th to the 20th century. It delves into the psychological ramifications of acknowledging that we can be vulnerable to illness through something as fundamental as breathing.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode