TED: Why you should love gross science | Anna Rothschild

The video explores the educational value of discussing gross topics, using examples like the use of nun urine in fertility treatments and the fascination with gross science. It highlights how childhood curiosity is linked to exploring gross things and how societal norms shape our perception of disgust. The video emphasizes the importance of discussing gross topics for health, science, and personal agency, and showcases unexpected scientific discoveries made by exploring the gross side of life.

How did the speaker's video on tonsil stones impact viewers?

What challenges do people face when discussing menstruation, as mentioned in the talk?

Why is it important to talk about gross topics from an early age?

What unique characteristic of the California brown sea hare was highlighted?