Why do we find bugs and insects creepy and other general adverse feelings?

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Why do we find bugs and insects creepy and other general adverse feelings?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s an evolutionary trait that makes us try to avoid or remove such creatures from our dwellings and bodies, thus reducing our parasite load and infections, giving us an advantage.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Bugs can sometimes be poisonous or harmful to us. Whether it’s a bite or an internal parasite, it’s best for us to stay away from bugs for evolution reasons. My favorite podcast, Stuff You Should Know did a really interesting episode about fear and why we are wired to be creeped out by some things

Anonymous 0 Comments

I think partly it’s just because they’re so different from us. Different logic. Michael Crichton talked about something similar in Jurassic Park, and how the humans reacted to the cold, unblinking gaze of the reptile.