Sadie Dingfelder

Sadie Dingfelder, a journalist and author specializing in perception and science, dives into the fascinating biology of disgust surrounding human hair and bird feathers. She explains why hair often evokes revulsion and shares insights from studies on microbial differences between hair and feathers. Sadie also traces the origins of America's hairnet obsession back to Edward Bernays, revealing how public perception shaped hygiene norms. Plus, the discussion touches on the Philadelphia Art Museum's controversial rebranding and its implications.