448. The Downside of Disgust

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.

Episode 448 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "448. The Downside of Disgust" was published on January 21, 2021 and runs 45 minutes.

January 21, 2021 ·45m · Freakonomics Radio

Summary

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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