The Downside of Disgust (Ep. 448)
January 20, 2021 @ 11:00pm Listen now:
It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia. But now it may be keeping us from pursuing strategies that would improve the environment, the economy, even our own health. So is it time to dial down our disgust reflex? You can help fix things as Stephen Dubner does in this episode by chowing down on some delicious insects.
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