Not Natural: Health Hacks

Every day, our brains take cognitive shortcuts. 

Our limited time and attention make it easy to fall back on familiar biases. 

Among the most deeply ingrained is the assumption that “natural” always means “healthier”. 

This week, we’re interrogating this idea with stories about “natural” and synthetic remedies.  

It’s the fourth episode of Not Natural, a series about the tension between the natural and the artificial. These stories were produced for the Science Gallery’s new exhibition — Not Natural. It’s open now and includes a listening station where you can hear work from our students.  

Featuring stories by Harriet Thorpe, Ruby Clayton Dowling, Holly Larkspur and Meagan Hansen.

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