Published Mar 27, 2018

Crickets and Cannibals

Explore the malleable nature of disgust with Shankar Vedantam and Rachel Hearst as they delve into cultural perceptions of repulsive foods like insects and cannibalism, and reveal how societal narratives shape our moral judgments and biases.

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Disgust and Food
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Social Implications
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Disgust Psychology
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Crickets and Cannibals

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Episode Highlights

Disgust and FoodThe discussion explores how perceptions of disgust can evolve, particularly in the context of eating insects and survival cannibalism. It examines how societal narratives and extreme circumstances can redefine what is considered acceptable or repulsive.

Disgust and Food

Social ImplicationsDisgust is intricately linked to societal prejudices and moral judgments, often shaping our perceptions and biases. Shankar Vedantam and Rachel Hearst explore how this learned emotion influences societal norms and personal behaviors.

Social Implications

Disgust PsychologyShankar Vedantam explores the concept of disgust, revealing it as a learned response rather than an innate instinct. Through social and environmental influences, our perceptions of what is disgusting are shaped and expressed.

Disgust Psychology

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