TED Radio Hour It Takes Time
Feb 5, 2021
Guests include Lucy Cooke, a passionate zoologist advocating for sloths, and Matthew Walker, a sleep expert from UC Berkeley. They delve into the beauty of slow living, with Cooke sharing enchanting tales from a sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica. Walker emphasizes the vital need for restorative sleep and its impact on health. Architect Julia Watson highlights sustainable, low-tech designs rooted in nature, while NASA engineer Nagin Cox discusses the patience required in Mars rover missions, reflecting on the importance of taking time amidst a fast-paced world.
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Sloth Sanctuary Visit
- Lucy Cooke's first encounter with a sloth in Costa Rica led to a lifelong fascination.
- She was mesmerized by their slow, graceful movements and unique adaptations.
Slowness as Survival
- Sloths' slowness is their key to survival, enabling them to thrive on a low-energy diet of leaves.
- Their slow digestion and low metabolism are perfectly adapted to their lifestyle.
The Sloth Poop Mystery
- Sloths have a unique weekly ritual: a laborious climb down the tree to defecate.
- This risky behavior is thought to be related to scent-marking for mating.
