From Reactions.

In March of 2025, scientists announced they’d found microplastics in 10 brands of chewing gum, including five brands of so-called “natural” gum. Watch as George tries to replicate this result, clogging filters, decanting liters of spit, and burning things that shouldn’t be burned. In the end, he learns Richard Feynman’s most important lesson – you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool – the hard way.

Producers:
Andrew Sobey
Elaine Seward
Darren Weaver

Writer:
George Zaidan

Hosts:
George Zaidan

Executive Producer:
Matthew Radcliff

Scientific Consultants:

Brianne Raccor, Ph.D.
Michelle Boucher, Ph.D.

Executive in Charge for PBS: Maribel Lopez
Director of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle Ewing
Assistant Director of Programming for PBS: John Campbell

Reactions is a production of the American Chemical Society.
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Sources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vx9WwsrC5qugXLTgG5QGzYuzV-aKV6lgNdmsh4HH1L8/edit?usp=sharing