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Psychology · 19 min

Underbug

By Lisa Margonelli

Our often-contradictory relationship with insects reveals more about human nature, our drive for control, and our place in the natural world than it does about the bugs themselves.

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Psychology
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“Our often-contradictory relationship with insects reveals more about human nature, our drive for control, and our place in the natural world than it does about the bugs themselves.”

— Lisa Margonelli, Underbug

What it is about

Human-nature relationship, ecological awareness, psychology of control

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a quiet tension between your desire for order and nature's persistent, messy reality a new lens on human behavior, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Lisa Margonelli, an investigative journalist, meticulously uncovers the hidden systems and human motivations behind our interactions with the natural world, revealing clear insights into our collective psyche.

About the author

Lisa Margonelli

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