The Science of Scurvy | Scurvy Salon

Author & journalist James Nestor shares the story of James Lind, an 18th century doctor who, in an effort to ascertain causes & cures of the deadly disease Scurvy, conducted the world’s first clinical trials.

From the Conversations at The Interval, “The History & Science of a Persistent Malady” by Scurvy Salon. Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/zX0w6PteSk4

A special night of short talks about the long history and scientific background behind a most persistent malady. And the drinks that can help keep it at bay. Featuring returning Interval speakers James Holland Jones (Stanford), James Nestor (Deep), Kara Platoni (We Have the Technology), The Interval’s Beverage Director: Jennifer Colliau, and more.

"The History & Science of a Persistent Malady" was given on May 16, 02017 as part of The Long Now Foundation's “Conversations at The Interval” Salon Talks. These hour long talks are recorded live at The Interval, our bar, cafe, & museum in San Francisco. Since 02014 this series has presented artists, authors, entrepreneurs, scientists (and more) taking a long-term perspective on subjects like art, design, history, nature, technology, and time. To follow the talks, you can:

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