Giulia Enders & Guests: Mucus

Description

All the important internal boundaries of humans are covered with mucus! But why? Mouth and nose, lungs, digestive organs, and genitals need this mysterious substance to protect themselves, but also to remain permeable. What can we learn about other forms of boundary-setting from the insights into mucus? We call it "to suck up" when someone pretends to be someone else to gain favor with another person, but what other parallels are there to psychological or societal processes of boundary-setting and accessibility? Where does the disgust towards anything slimy come from, and what does it say about our society? What makes mucus layers more permeable, and when does permeability become a problem? Giulia Enders and guests from culture and science invite you on this evening to explore this often overlooked substance. Dr. Giulia Enders is a doctor and author. She published the bestsellers "Gut: The Charm" and "Organic." Dr. Franziska Jehle is a scientist at the Max Planck Institute in Potsdam. Her research deals with the extraordinary properties of natural mucus, especially snail mucus. Her work combines insights from biology, chemistry, and materials science. Leon Engler is an author, psychologist, and lecturer. His award-winning theater texts, radio plays, and prose works explore the boundaries of normality, perception, and identity. Location: Stadthalle Heidelberg

Highlights

• Dr. Giulia Enders and guests from culture and science
• Discussion about the role of mucus in our lives
• Insights into biology, psychology, and society

General Information

The event "Mucus" takes place at Stadthalle Heidelberg and sheds light on the importance of mucus in various areas of life. Experts from science and culture discuss the properties and societal implications of this often overlooked substance.

Location

Neckarstaden 24, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany

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