We humans set a premium on our own free will and independence ... and yet there's a shadowy influence we might not be considering. As science writer Ed Yong explains in this fascinating, hilarious and disturbing talk, parasites have perfected the art of manipulation to an incredible degree. So are they influencing us? It's more than likely.Heh, I consider it every moment of every day. My life revolves around keeping my microbes from hijacking my brain.
And this is the first time in my life I have had anything even resembling free will.
