March 2020 PMID 31062661

Pathogen disgust sensitivity changes according to the perceived harshness of the environment.

Carlota Batres, David I Perrett

Mentions

8
Peak: 2 in May 2019
across 2 sources since May 2019

Extended reach

165,299
potential audience

Total likes

5,043

Video views

150,176

Mentions per month

May 2019 – Jun 2020

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube3 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions express broad agreement with the publication's conclusion that perceived environmental harshness reduces pathogen disgust sensitivity, as seen in comments like 'who cares about a bit of mould when the going gets tough.' The tone is somewhat casual and dismissive, highlighting a pragmatic outlook, while mentions of the research's implications suggest a moderate level of interest and engagement without deep critical analysis.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and accept the findings of the publication, especially the idea that pathogen disgust sensitivity decreases in harsh environments.

InterestModerate interest

While there's some curiosity about the topic, the overall interest level is moderate, with participants showing some engagement but not deep investigation.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect a basic level of engagement, with some reflection on the implications, but limited detailed analysis or debate.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants seem to see some relevance of the research, albeit with cautious acknowledgment of its significance, but it doesn’t appear to generate high-level discourse.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
John Peters
@johnthejack · X

'We found that an increase in the perceived harshness of the environment was associated with a decrease in pathogen disgust sensitivity.' https://t.co/HEagqbGpOh Who cares about a bit of mould when the going gets tough.

May 9, 2019 · 1 like · 4,904 followers View post →
Carlota Batres
@carlota_batres · X

Our latest publication: https://t.co/aQatTn7Qlh

May 10, 2019 · 1 like · 146 followers View post →
Dr Sally Holloway
@sally_holloway · X

@DrRichFG Seen this? https://t.co/5SjUAlNZGO

Jun 25, 2020 · 7,996 followers View post →
Fatima Maria Felisberti
@ffelisberti · X

Pathogen #disgust sensitivity changes according to perceived harshness of environment. "we propose that in a harsh environment, where survival may be more difficult, pathogen disgust sensitivity may decrease to allow the consumption of available resources" https://t.co/ftsO17qSGI

Apr 1, 2020 · 1,891 followers View post →

All mentions

Dr Sally Holloway
@sally_holloway · X

@DrRichFG Seen this? https://t.co/5SjUAlNZGO

Jun 25, 2020 · 7,996 followers View post →
Fatima Maria Felisberti
@ffelisberti · X

Pathogen #disgust sensitivity changes according to perceived harshness of environment. "we propose that in a harsh environment, where survival may be more difficult, pathogen disgust sensitivity may decrease to allow the consumption of available resources" https://t.co/ftsO17qSGI

Apr 1, 2020 · 1,891 followers View post →
Bipartisan Alliance
@jorgemata · X

Pathogen disgust sensitivity changes according to the perceived harshness of the environment https://t.co/W05kzLgLMm

Jun 18, 2019 · 188 followers View post →
Carlota Batres
@carlota_batres · X

Our latest publication: https://t.co/aQatTn7Qlh

May 10, 2019 · 1 like · 146 followers View post →
John Peters
@johnthejack · X

'We found that an increase in the perceived harshness of the environment was associated with a decrease in pathogen disgust sensitivity.' https://t.co/HEagqbGpOh Who cares about a bit of mould when the going gets tough.

May 9, 2019 · 1 like · 4,904 followers View post →