Maxwell Williams

Maxwell Williams, an olfactory artist and assistant editor at the Los Angeles Times, joins Aashish Manglik, a UCSF professor specializing in the science of smell. They discuss how scents like sequoias and ocean spray evoke vivid memories of California. Personal stories highlight how diverse aromas can transport individuals back to significant life events. The conversation also covers the neurological links between smell and memory, including the challenges of scent loss post-COVID-19 and the artistry involved in perfume making.