42 – The Answer to Almost Everything

For many people, the sense of smell is not that important. If we had to give up one of our senses, the majority would choose to lose their sense of smell, according to surveys. 25 percent of students surveyed would even rather lose their sense of smell than their smartphone. However, we would lose more than we realize. Smells not only evoke memories, they also warn us of danger and reveal illnesses. They have power in our everyday lives. And we have not yet fully exploited this power, the potential of our sense of smell. It could also help us solve the questions of the future.