The J. James Woods Lectures in the Sciences and Mathematics presents Jessica Green talking about “Cities Unseen: How Microbes Can Make Public Spaces, Buildings, and Human Beings Healthier,” April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Atherton Union Reilly Room. Admission is free and open to the public without tickets.
How can a deeper understanding of microbes help us create sustainable cities, healthier buildings (including our hospitals and homes), and more robust green spaces? Green explains how in this visually stunning talk, while ultimately touching on even deeper questions about humanity: What does it mean to be an individual? Where does your identity begin, and where does it end?
Every person has a unique and unseen universe of microorganisms living in, on, and around them. These trillions of tiny creatures define who we are. Yet we are only just beginning to understand how our microbes interact with the people around us, our buildings, and the natural environment. How do microbes make us healthier, more resilient, and more vibrant? How do microbes influence our moods, our public spaces, our relationships with everything we touch? Green, a scientist and TED Fellow, explores the microbial cities living in our gut, on our skin, and in our homes.
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