Hawaiian Pizza and Viral Meningitis

This episode of "The Anthropocene Reviewed" uses a five-star rating system to review Hawaiian pizza and viral meningitis. The host, John Green, connects the history of Hawaiian pizza to the Columbian Exchange, highlighting its globally sourced ingredients and the economic inequalities inherent in its production, ultimately giving it a two-star rating. He then shares his personal experience with viral meningitis, emphasizing the inexpressible nature of severe pain and the inadequacy of language to capture it, rating it one star. Green uses these reviews to explore broader themes of human impact on the planet and the complexities of experience and perception. A sponsor message for Dashlane password management is included.