FACT: You Are Eating Bugs! episode artwork

EPISODE · May 24, 2024 · 7 MIN

FACT: You Are Eating Bugs!

from An Ounce - For Your Consideration · host Jim Fugate

 This is one of those episodes that might freak you out a bit. If you don’t like to hear about some of the lesser known, but kind’a yucky realities of life. You might want to skip this one.Some really smart biologist stated that humans are massively outnumbered and out gunned by a presence right here on our own planet, right now. In fact, they out number us 1.4 billion to one.It is a presence we’ve already been at war with, on and off, for eon’s. Sometimes we’ve been seriously decimated by the enemy. They’ve attacked with disease, chemical warfare, and wiped-out crops, and destroyed homes.But, it’s not like humans haven’t gotten in some licks of their own. We have employed everything from close quarters combat to chemical warfare, and even genetic engineering.The Enemy – insects: Like fleas, mosquitos, ants, bees, aphids, termites, and so many others. They have been eating our crops, spreading disease, stinging and biting us – even drinking our blood. And they won’t be stopping anytime soon. Ewe –But a new day has come. And, well, some, understandably, are not completely comfortable with it – including me.Here’s the latest - Now they are talking about adding even more bugs; and doing it on purpose. In fact, they have already been doing it for quite a while. Want to know more? Check out the video.Also See:https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-bugs-of-the-world-could-squish-us-all/ https://www.boredpanda.com/people-freak-out-about-processed-foods-include-bug-ingredients-after-app-goes-viral/https://www.miragenews.com/foods-you-didnt-know-are-of-insects-1005795/#google_vignette https://www.bbc.com/news/business-43786055https://academic.oup.com/af/article/13/4/16/7242408 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 24, 2024

Embed this episode

This is one of those episodes that might freak you out a bit. If you don’t like to hear about some of the lesser known, but kind’a yucky realities of life. You might want to skip this one. Some really smart biologist stated that humans are massively outnumbered and out gunned by a presence right here on our own planet, right now. In fact, they out number us 1.4 billion to one. It is a presence we’ve already been at war with, on and off, for eon’s. Sometimes we’ve been seriously ...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

FACT: You Are Eating Bugs!

0:00 7:40

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of An Ounce - For Your Consideration?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this An Ounce - For Your Consideration episode published?

This episode was published on May 24, 2024.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this An Ounce - For Your Consideration episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!