This week, we delve deep into an interesting topic. We challenge you to expand your definition of what you consider to be an extreme environment.
Normally, we consider extreme environments to be those that test the very limits of human survivability. We take this perspective, twist it around, and pose a new question. What if the environment that we normally consider most safe, docile and mundane, is actually the most extreme environment?
We are talking about our modern, updated, sterile, climate controlled homes. Our artificially lit, heated, cooled, cleaned manufactured and furnished home environment.
We encourage you to join us, in this meandering conversation with an open mind and a curious spirit.
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Here are the show notes, references, and other tomfoolery:
In case you were wondering about our intro… Cats purr, a biological explanation
Extreme environments that bacteria live in:
Humans have existed in the indoor environment only relatively recently in the evolutionary context of the entire species.
“You adapt to what you do physically 100% of the time” ~Katy Bowman
How hospitals create superbugs.
Are we inadvertently suporting an environment where we create a catalyst for superbugs?
Geologic time scale perspective.
We have a long-standing relationship with bacteria.
The microbiome and clothes…
Infrared and ultraviolet disinfecting and or cleansing effect on bacteria, skin water bottling.
Kombucha
The dangers of over washing And over sanitizing your hands
The story of the doctor and the handwashing fad.
Soil bacteria – Spores,
Soil based probiotics – Megaspore probiotic.
Bacteria spray for litter boxes. Mother dirt?
Polyface farms and sustainable biomimicked agricultural systems
Natural household cleansers
Conventional raised store-bought eggs the case for refrigeration.
The shells of eggs are porous, nature has already devise and implemented incredible safety and preservation techniques.
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This show explores what it means to be a healthy skeptic. Frank and I argue this means using your critical thinking skills to question your relationship with… well, all things that you interact with on a daily basis.