Nutmeg's Sealed Section…hints of the start of empathy in human evolution, nurture and the the four virtues...Ep seven

After six episodes chasing proof across maps, wars, and trade routes, Episode 7 breaks the contract. The history falls away—and something stranger takes its place. A voice steps in. Not to convince you, but to unsettle you. What if the story of nutmeg was never about spice… but about empathy? What if something ancient—biological, mythic, or engineered—once shaped how deeply we could feel one another? And what if we forgot? From the lost islands of Wallacea, the Hobbit people nibble on Nutmeg and the idea of Homo Floresiensis and Erectus exchanging vows, this episode blurs science, myth, and memory into a single, dangerous question: What are we meant to remember… ? This isn’t a conclusion.  It’s an opening. Nibble… or devour. One of Trad's Books, The Lost Piece of Peace can be bought here https://www.amazon.com.au/Lost-Piece-Peace-Tradittori-Trudittori/dp/1545290571 Support the show Stay Tuned...this podcast covers seasons following Trade and empathy, Ecstasy and empathy, the empathy evolution of man and much, much more...it's going to be a wild ride. What's more, start with these links above and see where they take you! One of Trad's Books, The Lost Piece of Peace can be bought here https://www.amazon.com.au/Lost-Piece-Peace-Tradittori-Trudittori/dp/1545290571 Disclaimer This podcast explores history, chemistry, cultural belief, and speculation. It does not provide medical advice or advocate drug use. Nutmeg contains the compound myristicin, which is not MDMA. Historical medicinal claims reflect beliefs of their time, not modern science. Some ideas presented are interpretive and are examined critically throughout the series.