This podcast episode explores the concept of stickiness and its applications in various contexts. It discusses the use of adhesives in everyday life and how it influences storytelling and technological advancements. The hosts reference a novel trilogy called "Woken Furies" that features a genetically enhanced sleeve with gecko abilities, sparking a discussion about the potential real-life applications of gecko-inspired adhesion. The episode also delves into the concept of consciousness transfer and body adaptation in a futuristic world. Spiderman's ability to stick to walls and the challenges of adapting characters like the Green Goblin from comic books to movies are also explored. The origins of Spider Man's web abilities, including the use of enzymes and the biodegradability of his webs, are explained. The hosts reflect on recent Spider Man movies, characters, and related stories, including a discussion on the Morbius movie and the potential eccentricity of the Tom Hardy Venom movies.
Anti-commonsence
The skepticism expressed regarding the automatic knowledge of chemistry possessed by creatures.
