The Air We Breathe

This podcast episode explores the connection between societal blind spots and historical injustices, using a satirical lens on *Futurama* to illustrate how social progress often lags behind technological advancements. It highlights the evolution of our understanding of diseases, particularly focusing on John Snow’s groundbreaking work on cholera, while also addressing current issues like airborne diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode calls for a shift in perspective towards enhancing indoor air quality, critiques the misinformation surrounding policy trade-offs, and emphasizes the need for transformative change rather than just incremental solutions to environmental challenges.