Name: A crash course in organic chemistry
Uploaded: 2018-07-06T14:31:19Z
Duration: 15 min 44 s
Description: Jakob Magolan is here to change your perception of organic chemistry. In an accessible talk packed with striking graphics, he teaches us the basics while breaking the stereotype that organic chemistry is something to be afraid of.

Jakob Magolan is here to change your perception of organic chemistry. In an accessible talk packed with striking graphics, he teaches us the basics while breaking the stereotype that organic chemistry is something to be afraid of.

A crash course in organic chemistry

Organic chemistry is often seen as a dreaded obstacle, but its rules shape everything from life-saving drugs to the cushions we sit on. In a single EpiPen dose, there are a quintillion epinephrine molecules—each built from the basic building blocks of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen. The difference between natural and synthetic molecules vanishes at the atomic level, revealing the unity of nature and human invention. Embracing this science uncovers the remarkable stories hidden within the molecules of our world.