The Conant Code

Your dentist isn’t just checking for cavities. What if the health of your gums holds clues to your brain’s future? Science is revealing a surprising connection between oral health and cognitive decline, suggesting that the dentist’s chair might just be a frontline defense against brain disease.
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In ancient Rome, spoken words disappeared as quickly as they were uttered—unless you knew the secret to preserving them. One man’s invention turned fleeting moments into history, saving some of the most powerful words ever spoken. But this secret didn’t just preserve knowledge—it was later condemned as something far more dangerous. What was it, and why was it nearly lost forever?
Discover the strange twist in how words survive—and what it means for our hyper-documented world today—on this episode of The Conant Code.

There was a time when engaging in this activity could destroy your reputation. Preachers condemned it. University presidents banned it. It was blamed for corrupting the youth and tarnishing women’s good names. Today? It’s a billion-dollar industry embraced by millions. How did something so scandalous become so mainstream? Find out on this episode of The Conant Code.