What Lies Beneath
TED Radio Hour
The Magic of Mortality Composting
The process of composting is like the opposite of antibacterial soap. Instead of fighting them, we welcome microbes and bacteria in with open arms. In about nine months, all that remains is a nutrient-rich compost. The flesh has been decomposed entirely, as have the bones.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
