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Listening Length 14 hours and 34 minutes. This work presents a fresh perspective on electricity and its vital role in life on Earth. While we often associate electricity with home appliances and stormy skies, it is fundamentally intertwined with the essence of life itself. The narrative explores how our understanding of electricity's significance in living organisms evolved through observations of its effects on the body, particularly the central nervous system. Timothy Jorgensen delves into the science of electricity from a biological viewpoint, recounting the journeys of notable figures like Benjamin Franklin and Elon Musk. He illustrates how advancements in our comprehension of electricity and the nervous system have progressed together, enabling us to grasp and replicate how electricity facilitates essential bodily functions such as sight, hearing, touch, and movement. Throughout the text, Jorgensen reflects on our deep-seated fascination with electricity, discussing its potential to both aid and harm us. He covers a wide array of topics, including groundbreaking discoveries related to electrons and neurons, historical experiments on electricity's impact on the body, and modern breakthroughs in using electricity for medical treatments. Filled with captivating tales of scientific discovery, this work provides an essential exploration of electricity's workings and its profound influence on our lives.
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Spark, Timothy J Jorgensen
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- 2023
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