TED Radio Hour Listen Again: It Takes Time
Aug 13, 2021
Zoologist Lucy Cooke shares insights about sloths, emphasizing the beauty of their slow lifestyles. Neuroscientist Matthew Walker dives into the critical role of sleep on health, offering tips to enhance sleep quality. Architect Julia Watson highlights the wisdom in indigenous designs, showcasing sustainable solutions like living root bridges. NASA engineer Nagin Cox discusses the peculiarities of adapting to Martian time, reflecting on teamwork and patience. Together, they explore the value of taking time to appreciate life's rhythms and nurture personal connections.
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First Sloth Encounter
- Lucy Cooke's first sloth encounter in Costa Rica sparked a lifelong fascination.
- She was captivated by their slow, graceful movements, despite having less muscle mass than other mammals.
Sloth Metabolism
- Sloths' slow metabolism and digestion are key to their survival, enabling them to process toxic leaves.
- This low energy lifestyle may also explain their resilience to injuries.
The Sloth Poop Ceremony
- Sloths' main weekly event is their descent from the treetops to defecate.
- Cooke theorizes this act facilitates communication and mate attraction.
