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Dirty Fog to Clean Water, Hookworms, Paranoia & Memory

Sep 21, 2023

In this episode, Fabio Bergamin and Angela Chen discuss collecting clean water from fog and the use of fog harps. Bronwyn Thompson shares the success of hookworms in preventing type 2 diabetes. The podcast also explores the curious link between paranoia and memory, revealing the impairment of novelty detection in individuals with paranoia.

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Bronwyn Thompson

Angela Chen

Fabio Bergamin

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Quick takeaways

A mesh system can collect water droplets from fog and provide clean drinking water in water-scarce areas.

Minor infestations of hookworms may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and inflammation in humans.

Deep dives

Turning Dirty Fog into Drinking Water

Scientists have developed a mesh system that captures water droplets from fog and eliminates pollutants, providing a source of clean drinking water. This technology can help millions of people in water-scarce areas by providing a sustainable and accessible water supply.

Introduction

2min

Capturing and Cleaning Fog Water

6min

Exploring Hookworms, Therapy, and the Connection Between Paranoia and Memory

2min

Investigating the Connection Between Paranoia and Novelty Detection

2min

Paranoid Tendencies, Memory, and Psychosis Disorders

3min

Today, you’ll learn about turning dirty fog into clean drinking water, how hookworms might help stave off diabetes, and a surprising link between memory and paranoia.

Dirty Fog to Clean Water

“Collecting clean water from fog.” by Fabio Bergamin. 2023.
“Scientists are harvesting water by building fog harps and zapping the air.” by Angela Chen. 2018.

Hookworms

“Hookworms successfully prevent type 2 diabetes in human trial.” by Bronwyn Thompson. 2023.
“Metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetic patients: a review of current evidence.” by Virginia M.G. Regufe, et al. 2020.
“Parasites - Hookworm.” CDC. 2023.

Paranoia & Memory

“Paranoia appears to have a strange effect on memory.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.
“Paranoia Is Associated With Impaired Novelty Detection and Overconfidence in Recognition Memory Judgements.” by William N. Koller & Tyrone D. Cannon. 2021.
“Paranoia.” by Paul Frysh. 2021.

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Dirty Fog to Clean Water, Hookworms, Paranoia & Memory

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Turning Dirty Fog into Drinking Water

Hookworms and their Potential for Diabetes Prevention

The Link Between Paranoia and Novelty Detection

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts