Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2025-07-16

Books mentioned on Pheromones vs. Humans

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Although most people may not notice this, the living world is rife with an everpresent, invisible chemical conspiracy: pheromones. These chemicals can warn of danger, entice mates, mark territory and produce sophisticated behavioral changes in every species they touch -- but what about humans?

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Perfume

   Patrick Süskind · at 1:00:00 · mentioned 2 times

   Patrick Süskind's dark historical novel 'Perfume' explores the obsessive life of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an orphan born with an extraordinary sense of smell in impoverished conditions.

   Discussed

   “Are y'all familiar with a novel that I believe was called uh Perfume? Yes, I love it. Recommended to me by Matt Riddle, friend of the show.”

   Ben Bowlin Pheromones vs. Humans 2025-07-16 Listen at 1:00:00

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