What Insects Reveal About Us

What Insects Reveal About Us

A slightly-skewed look at the unusual range of relationships humans have with insects.

Most Americans have a negative relationship with bugs. But in other parts of the world, insects are considered tasty treats, cool pets, or harbingers of good luck. We talk with an anthropologist mesmerized by human attitudes toward the insect world.

Guests

Hugh Raffles

author, "Insectopedia"; and Anthropology Professor, The New School

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