Eating Insects and the Yuck Factor
Why do some people think consuming insects is gross? In this podcast episode, anthropologist Julie Lesnik explains the history and culture behind the aversion to including insects for dinner.
Eating Insects and the Yuck Factor
Emotions
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Why Navajos Love Their Country Music
An anthropologist who is also a singer-songwriter explores how Southwestern Native bands shake up the notion of “cowboys and Indians.”
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The Rise of Emotional Robots
Scientists explore what robot-human intimacy could mean for love, work, communication, and even war.
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Is Robot Empathy a Trap?
Scientists explore what robot-human intimacy could mean for love, work, communication, and even war.
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Why Envy Might Be Good for Us
Namibian hunter-gatherers deride those who stand out. What does this tell us about why, and how, we care about fairness?
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The Trauma of Helping Asylum-Seekers
U.S. asylum policies inflict deep pain, not only on those facing deportation but also on those who do the legal aid work to help them stay.