Why not eat insects?
15 Jan 2010
Prof. dr. Marcel Dicke, of Laboratory of Entomology at Wageningen UR, explained in his TEDxAmsterdam talk, why we should all eat insects!
Marcel Dicke is an ecologist working with a special interest in the relation between plants and insects. He is a recipient of the NWO-Spinoza award, also known as the Dutch Nobel prize. The central theme in his research is the way that plants define the lives of insects. His surprising talk was followed by the serving of some delicious snacks.
What is TEDx?
TED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. 'TED' stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design – three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxAmsterdam, where x=independently organized TED event, was held on 20 November 2009.