Something You Should Know

Why Your Sense of Smell is So Amazing & Where Did the Internet Come From?

Dec 7, 2023
Discover fascinating facts about Christmas trees and learn about the intriguing world of smell with Harold McGee. Explore the origins and workings of the internet with James Ball, including ownership and control. Learn how smell is connected to taste and memories, and the impact of losing the sense of smell on enjoyment of food. Delve into the physical infrastructure and origins of the internet and worldwide web.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
2
Smell Preferences and Associations
05:46 • 8min
3
Sense of Smell, Book Recommendation, Online Classes, and Daily Fantasy Sports
13:49 • 5min
4
The Importance of Our Sense of Smell
18:55 • 7min
5
Understanding the Role of Smell in Flavor Perception
26:20 • 4min
6
Exploring the Physical and Ownership Aspects of the Internet
30:49 • 3min
7
The Origins of the Internet and Worldwide Web
34:05 • 19min