Smell and Disgust
Our sense of smell and feelings of disgust are not as universal as we might think; they are shaped by personal experiences and cultural context. Sarah highlights how infants initially have no inherent disgust towards things like poop, suggesting that these reactions are learned over time. The conversation reveals that our perceptions can vary dramatically, influenced by associations and the meanings we attach to different smells.In this clip
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