The Air Is Poop

Mind Muscle with Simon de Veer

What if I told you the air you breathe every day could be more harmful than smoking, alcohol, and drug use? That's right, and we're about to dive deep into this invisible threat lurking in our atmosphere. We're pulling back the curtain on air pollution, daring to compare it to historical health crises like typhoid and cholera. We don't stop at the problem, but courageously venture into the solutions, underscoring the importance of cleaning our air to avert preventable diseases. We also tackle the research suggesting that air pollution could be a significant factor in the surge of autoimmune diseases.
Our journey continues as we unravel the personal and global impacts of tainted air. It's startling to learn that air pollution shaves off an average of 2.2 years from global life expectancy; that's more than the 1.9 years attributed to smoking! Plus, we touch on the intriguing study by Peter Gibson that hinted gluten could cause gastrointestinal distress in non-celiac disease sufferers. Our dialogue also embraces the correlation between air pollution and autoimmune diseases, highlighting the urgent need for environmental consciousness.
We don't ignore the political implications of air pollution and stress the need for policymakers to prioritize this issue for public health. Unpacking the transition to cleaner energy sources, we talk about its impact on our environment, both positive and negative. We debunk the fallacy of avoidance, urging everyone to tackle environmental issues head-on. Despite the seriousness of the topic, we promise you an enlightening discussion filled with practical insights on how to protect your health. So, tune in and let's continue this much-needed conversation on air pollution – the most significant single threat to health worldwide.

Producer: Thor Benander
Editor: Luke Morey
Intro Theme: Ajax Benander
Intro: Timothy Durant
For more, visit Simon at The Antagonist

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1. The Air Is Poop (00:00:00)

2. Air Pollution (00:00:04)

3. The Impact of Pollution on Health (00:12:37)

4. Air Pollution and Autoimmune Disorders (00:18:10)

5. Behaviors' Impact on the Environment (00:35:34)

6. The Importance of Addressing Air Pollution (00:50:43)