A Survey of Pseudoscientific Scent Studies, with Anna D'Errico (online)

Perfumery is an art. But it is based in science. While it is easy to forsake rigour in our quest for beauty, it is important not to lose sight of empirical truths. Neuroscientist Anna D'Errico is here to help, in this continuation of our Science of Smell series.

In this class, Anna digs into the history of pseudoscience. We'll explore the olfactory quacks and charlatans in this survey of pseudoscientific smell-related studies. Join us for a facts-based class that provides an overview of pseudoscience relating to scent - busting a few myths along the way.

This online talk is presented as part of The Science of Smell series, a collaboration between the Institute for Art and Olfaction and Anna D'Errico.

This is an online class. The Zoom link will be sent by email 24 hours before the class. If you cannot attend live, we will share access to the recorded class for 7 days with everyone who has registered for the class.

ABOUT ANNA D’ERRICO

Anna D’Errico is a neuroscientist, published author, and independent performer. She combines the science of smell with performances, and teaches sensory training investigating the use of odors in connection with movement and the performance space. She also works as a freelance trainer and science writer.

Links: Website

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Image Credits: "Healing the sick with a Golden Dose." The funny side of physic: or, The mysteries of medicine, presenting the humorous and serious sides of medical practice. An expose of medical humbugs, quacks, and charlatans in all ages and all countries. Addison Darre Crabtree, 1874. Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The quack tooth puller, by Theodoor Rombouts. 1620s. Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.