I Don't Hate Bugs, Is There a Companion of Columbus?

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"There's a very strong environmental signal. But that doesn't say why we hate insects, right? Just as like you not in the right environment for them and you don't eat them, we shouldn't have the like, super strong negative responses," she says. "The more we can talk about these people like beasts, the more we can treat them like beasts of burden."

DO YOU CARE ABOUT THE APOCALYPSE? Okay cool. No matter what your diet, get this episode in your ears. Entomophagy Anthropologist Dr. Julie Lesnik -- an enthusiastic expert on bug eating -- breaks down the human past, present and future of insect cuisine for our surging population. If you're considering cutting back on meat, or if you're a vegan helping others explore more sustainable options, Dr. Lesnik will get you pumped as hell for changing mindsets. We talk about grasshopper tacos, ant omelettes, the nature of life, humane bug slaughter, water conservation, deep-fried scorpions, at-home mealworm farming, cricket chips, protein needs and the cultural biases that are literally killing us. Also: termite farts.

Dr. Julie Lesnik's website, www.entomoanthro.org

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Aly Moore's Bugible.com and EatBugsEvents.com