Where Is My Mind? How Parasites Shape Our Lives In The American South
Location
Janet Ayers Conference Room JAAC 4094
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
27-9-2022 4:00 PM
End Date
27-9-2022 5:15 PM
Description
In the South, there are enemies everywhere in nature. From mosquitoes that sneak attack us, roaches that creep into our rooms at night, and parasites that use us as a vessel for survival. In this talk, we’ll explore some of the most fascinating and spooky organisms in the South that use mind control and that exploit our bodies’ weaknesses. We’ll also discuss how parasites helped create the idea of the “lazy southerner” and how certain species can make you more likely to die in a car wreck or harm yourself.
Recommended Citation
Heard, Matthew, "Where Is My Mind? How Parasites Shape Our Lives In The American South" (2022). Humanities Symposium. 11.
https://repository.belmont.edu/humanities_symposium/2022/2022/11
Where Is My Mind? How Parasites Shape Our Lives In The American South
Janet Ayers Conference Room JAAC 4094
In the South, there are enemies everywhere in nature. From mosquitoes that sneak attack us, roaches that creep into our rooms at night, and parasites that use us as a vessel for survival. In this talk, we’ll explore some of the most fascinating and spooky organisms in the South that use mind control and that exploit our bodies’ weaknesses. We’ll also discuss how parasites helped create the idea of the “lazy southerner” and how certain species can make you more likely to die in a car wreck or harm yourself.
Comments
The Theme of September 27 is "Integrative Approaches to Health/Wellness"
Convocation Credit: Emotional/Physical Well-Being