I have a trick for pain that seems to work, is I ask myself what is pain. I try to give an answer, and it seems to numb it. Like, its just in the brain, it isnt "real". Interesting video
I think I'd be ok with some sort of processed protein from insects - a sort of "protein paste" I guess (and I'm even a bit phobic about many insects). It could be a great additive to other foods and perhaps most importantly given that it has the potential to be much cheaper than traditional meats it could be a very important way of supplementing diets especially in poor regions of the world where meat and protein in general is too expensive to be consumed in sufficient quantities for health.
I've had deep fried rice bugs with killer hot sauce, they were pretty good but the same vender had many things that were difficult to enjoy, to put it mildly
The emotional response to pain is much more important than we realize. Most would be surprised how much stronger they would be without it. That reaction is important for our survival and propagation but learning to control or ignore that factor is a common goal among athletes.Especially fighters who tend to be very aware of it
With regard to the subject of insect and arthropod pain, do you think we should ever care to try to minimize their pain? For instance, should we care about vivisection or dropping lobsters alive into boiling water? Or are such concerns inappropriate to their level of cognition?
Interesting topic, because I've given it some thought with regard to killing insects in a kill jar when collecting them. They definitely react negatively to the ethyl acetate, try to run away from the source, try to wipe the chemical fumes off, etc, and I have a hard time saying that doesn't involve some kind of suffering, even when there's no "higher" cognitive process involved. And insects can have some pretty complex behaviors, which would indicate cognition on some level.
I'm the same, I couldn't eat something that was clearly an insect. Whilst on holiday in Australia, I had witchetty grub soup and a witchetty grub smoothie. The soup was... edible, but I think that comes down to preparation. The smoothie, however, being mixed with fruits was tip top and hardly noticable as any other smoothie. I'd recommend both and if they were commercially available, would probably eat them quite often.
I would have trouble eating insects. I could do it, but my brain would protest it quite a bit.
It would be easier to eat ground up insects... i would have no problem with that. Maybe after eating insects that don't look like insects, it would be easier.
I'd assume I'm not alone, but I've had the misfortune of having an insect inexplicably fly into my mouth and commit suicide. I'm also likely not alone in immediately being on the verge of doing a spot on Linda Blair 'Exorcist' impression the moment I'd realized what happened. It is largely cultural, I think, but it's kind of hard to imagine intentionally chowing down on insects.
Great video though. Lots of information. I'll check out those linked papers in a bit.
When I was a child there was a fad for chocolate covered ants! I remember my mother bringing a box home, I think you can still get them. I also read somewhere that at Angel Falls you can order a meal with a sauce consisting of live ants! The ants are a local variety which are apparently quite tasty.
We have a store that sells candied insects. I've never ate any of it, but my nephew did get a scorpion to eat... I just don't know if i could do it hehe.
I would really appreciate it if you gave a few tips on how to get ower ones fear of insects. That is of course if it fits in the general idea of your channel.
@SyncopatedProgress I think learning about their behaviour is key. Insects are highly predictable and once you know what to look for you can tell if an insect is actually posing a threat or if it's just exploring its environment. For example, one time a wasp wouldn't leave me alone when I noticed it was building a nest on a fire extinguisher and I was wearing a red shirt. I realised it thought I was the fire extinguisher and was looking for its nest. As soon as I moved away everything was fine.
I was thinking I would send you a picture of my dead horse fly collection, but I see you already have your own at 2:07 (I know, you grabbed it off of the googles).
I almost missed this one...you know since I was expecting it in 6 days. :)
Interesting video. Is that lobster actually considered a bug or does it just kind of look like one? I was under the impression that crustateans were something different from insects.
I have a trick for pain that seems to work, is I ask myself what is pain. I try to give an answer, and it seems to numb it. Like, its just in the brain, it isnt "real". Interesting video
TheHerbulator 3 weeks ago
I think I'd be ok with some sort of processed protein from insects - a sort of "protein paste" I guess (and I'm even a bit phobic about many insects). It could be a great additive to other foods and perhaps most importantly given that it has the potential to be much cheaper than traditional meats it could be a very important way of supplementing diets especially in poor regions of the world where meat and protein in general is too expensive to be consumed in sufficient quantities for health.
TheStigma 6 months ago
I've had deep fried rice bugs with killer hot sauce, they were pretty good but the same vender had many things that were difficult to enjoy, to put it mildly
The emotional response to pain is much more important than we realize. Most would be surprised how much stronger they would be without it. That reaction is important for our survival and propagation but learning to control or ignore that factor is a common goal among athletes.Especially fighters who tend to be very aware of it
MacNutz2 6 months ago
With regard to the subject of insect and arthropod pain, do you think we should ever care to try to minimize their pain? For instance, should we care about vivisection or dropping lobsters alive into boiling water? Or are such concerns inappropriate to their level of cognition?
markdzima 6 months ago
Interesting topic, because I've given it some thought with regard to killing insects in a kill jar when collecting them. They definitely react negatively to the ethyl acetate, try to run away from the source, try to wipe the chemical fumes off, etc, and I have a hard time saying that doesn't involve some kind of suffering, even when there's no "higher" cognitive process involved. And insects can have some pretty complex behaviors, which would indicate cognition on some level.
iamcuriousblue 6 months ago
I'm the same, I couldn't eat something that was clearly an insect. Whilst on holiday in Australia, I had witchetty grub soup and a witchetty grub smoothie. The soup was... edible, but I think that comes down to preparation. The smoothie, however, being mixed with fruits was tip top and hardly noticable as any other smoothie. I'd recommend both and if they were commercially available, would probably eat them quite often.
ShallowBeThyGames 6 months ago
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I would have trouble eating insects. I could do it, but my brain would protest it quite a bit.
It would be easier to eat ground up insects... i would have no problem with that. Maybe after eating insects that don't look like insects, it would be easier.
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MNICY 6 months ago
Great video!
thargor2k 6 months ago
Make a video consisting only of cute jumping spiders!
piprod01 6 months ago
Great stuff! Hopefully your new channel format catches on. Peoples loves the bugs!
Ermac514 6 months ago
You might be interested in this video of a large spider cocooning (if that's the right term) a large wasp watch?v=m3nuuHBd4Qk
In another video on the same channel, we see the spider molt.
SpookyFan 6 months ago
Could you try fiddling with the volume on your vids? They're awfully quiet.
tyrongkojy 6 months ago
@tyrongkojy I will definitely look into it. Thanks for pointing it out.
sofiarune 6 months ago
I'd assume I'm not alone, but I've had the misfortune of having an insect inexplicably fly into my mouth and commit suicide. I'm also likely not alone in immediately being on the verge of doing a spot on Linda Blair 'Exorcist' impression the moment I'd realized what happened. It is largely cultural, I think, but it's kind of hard to imagine intentionally chowing down on insects.
Great video though. Lots of information. I'll check out those linked papers in a bit.
Hockeygod98 6 months ago
When I was a child there was a fad for chocolate covered ants! I remember my mother bringing a box home, I think you can still get them. I also read somewhere that at Angel Falls you can order a meal with a sauce consisting of live ants! The ants are a local variety which are apparently quite tasty.
colourmegone 6 months ago
I like this so very much! Insects are the best!
M1ssMyr1ad 6 months ago
Maybe we should eat more plankton.
SAsgarters 6 months ago
Thanks for the vid @3:00 It means that the outer rainbow should have opposite colors from the inner one !
ripporter 6 months ago
We have a store that sells candied insects. I've never ate any of it, but my nephew did get a scorpion to eat... I just don't know if i could do it hehe.
tattooskin72 6 months ago
I would really appreciate it if you gave a few tips on how to get ower ones fear of insects. That is of course if it fits in the general idea of your channel.
SyncopatedProgress 6 months ago
@SyncopatedProgress I think learning about their behaviour is key. Insects are highly predictable and once you know what to look for you can tell if an insect is actually posing a threat or if it's just exploring its environment. For example, one time a wasp wouldn't leave me alone when I noticed it was building a nest on a fire extinguisher and I was wearing a red shirt. I realised it thought I was the fire extinguisher and was looking for its nest. As soon as I moved away everything was fine.
sofiarune 6 months ago
I was thinking I would send you a picture of my dead horse fly collection, but I see you already have your own at 2:07 (I know, you grabbed it off of the googles).
I almost missed this one...you know since I was expecting it in 6 days. :)
XandarsMeteor 6 months ago
Nicely done! :D ^.^
theinnerbadger 6 months ago
Interesting video. Is that lobster actually considered a bug or does it just kind of look like one? I was under the impression that crustateans were something different from insects.
RDaneelOlivaw2 6 months ago
@RDaneelOlivaw2 I recommend rewatching from 0:34 hehe.
sofiarune 6 months ago
@ItsTheSuperFly You douche. :P
sofiarune 6 months ago