In this episode of Get The Bug Podcast, I explore our aversion to insects and the cultural significance of edible insects with MacKenzie Wade, a cultural anthropologist from the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.MacKenzie developed a course on food system education through edible insects, which explores the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of insects in different societies. In our conversation, MacKenzie shares her insights into why we have an aversion to insects and how cultural attitudes toward edible insects vary across different regions and communities.We delve into the benefits of incorporating insects into our diets as a sustainable and nutritious food source, and how education and awareness can help to shift our attitudes and overcome the cultural biases that have contributed to our aversion to insects.Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.Check out www.gtbpodcast.com for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.