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Mon. 05/17 - The Historical Mix-Up That Led to COVID Aerosol Confusion

Mon. 05/17 - The Historical Mix-Up That Led to COVID Aerosol Confusion

FromCool Stuff Ride Home


Mon. 05/17 - The Historical Mix-Up That Led to COVID Aerosol Confusion

FromCool Stuff Ride Home

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The microscopic error with major implications that seems to have delayed public health officials in acknowledging the aerosol transmission of COVID-19. Why Shrek continues to endure as a touchstone of internet culture and how it changed the game for animated films. And a quick look at two new video games doing some good in the world.Sponsor:Skillshare, Get a free trial of Premium Membership at skillshare.com/kottkeLinks:The 60-Year-Old Scientific Screwup That Helped Covid Kill (Wired)How “Shrek” Changed Animated Movies Forever (BuzzFeed News)The Internet's Shrek Obsession, Explained (Kotaku)How Shrekfest keeps the 20-year legacy of 'Shrek' alive (Mashable)Final Fantasy director’s Paralympics RPG is launching next month (The Verge)Oregon Trail Gets A Makeover With More Accurate Native American Representation (NPR)Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
May 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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