Chapter 1: The Insect Eating Agenda

Eating unusual foods has never bothered me. During an adventurous jungle tour with a local forager in Honduras, I even sampled a peculiar, slimy tree growth that, surprisingly, tasted reminiscent of Skittles. My culinary experiences include frog legs, raw oysters, cow tongue, deep-fried Oreos (which were unexpectedly unappetizing), a bowl of charalitos—complete with eyes and spines—octopus with suction cups intact, and deep-fried rattlesnake. I also tried buffalo testicles, which had an off-putting flavor akin to spoiled beef jerky mixed with a sandy texture reminiscent of Play-Doh.

While I am open to exploring diverse foods, I draw the line when the wealthiest individuals engineer a global economy that coerces the masses into consuming insects.

The overarching narrative of capitalism is evident: privatize all resources, assign a price to everything, industrialize all aspects of life, financialize human needs, and monopolize resources. We will delve into the last two points in a future piece, but for now, let’s examine our current situation.

Everything is now privatized, priced, dependent on a global supply chain, and the financialization of basic human necessities is advancing, especially in real estate. Monopolies threaten to dominate every aspect of our lives within our lifetime.

This relentless, rules-free capitalism demands perpetual growth, leading corporate-backed politicians to encourage an ever-expanding consumer base. This is why global population growth resembles a trajectory that just received a performance-enhancing boost.

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However, the oligarchs in the West now face a challenge: the undeniable biological limits of our planet. “Not to worry!” cry the tech enthusiasts from their basements. “Innovation will rescue us!”

I have no desire to inhabit a futuristic world filled with high-rise structures made of plastic and glass. Humans are designed for a natural, outdoor existence, not a sterile, 3D-printed environment owned by corporations like Amazon and Tesla.

For millennia, we thrived in nature, living sustainably and eating freely. Yet, that reality is fading. Environmental degradation is genuine, and our wealthy overlords insist we need to “fix” it.

Looks like meat’s not on the menu anymore

“I believe all affluent nations should transition to 100% synthetic beef.” — Bill Gates (who, ironically, produces 107 times more carbon emissions than the average individual)

We’ve previously tackled the issue of meat-shaming. It’s a subject that ignites passionate responses. Many see through this tactic: promoting the cessation of meat consumption is merely a strategy to manipulate public sentiment for private benefit.

Yes, we must address the monopolies in factory farming, and yes, reducing the human population is crucial. However, where's the profit in that? Instead of advocating for a meat-free lifestyle, the wealthiest individuals want us to consume factory-produced vegan alternatives. Unsurprisingly, they have substantial investments in these vegan food enterprises, but let’s not dwell on that.

“Do your part” to “save the world” by choosing vegan options, or face being labeled a “terrible person.” Fortunately, other corporate leaders believe we will still consume meat in the future—just not the sustainable ruminants and fish we've relied on for generations. No, the meat they plan to push onto us is significantly smaller than a traditional 16-ounce grass-fed ribeye.

They want you to eat bugs.

Your new reality

When consumer numbers soar beyond what nature can sustain, resulting in environmental degradation and health crises from processed foods, the solution concocted is merely technological fixes to the problems they’ve created. In this case, a looming food shortage.

And that’s the fear they’re now instilling in us.

We are entering an era of engineered food shortages. The elite World Economic Forum is ringing the alarm: food security is a pressing global issue, and they are correct.

Due to the pandemic, supply chain issues, geopolitical conflicts, rampant inflation, and a rapidly warming planet, we are facing a shortage of chemical fertilizers.

Corporate America’s Marie Antoinette-esque solution to our impending protein deficit? “Let them eat bugs.”

Stay alert, as we will increasingly encounter corporate-sponsored narratives promoting the merits of an insect-based diet. Bugs are rich in protein, low in fat, environmentally friendly, and extraordinarily profitable for their producers.

Rather than taxing the rich, dismantling monopolies, regulating corporate profits on essential goods, committing to smaller families, and reviving sustainable farming practices, they opt for a highly profitable experiment where the masses consume insects while the world burns.

They reap the profits; we are left with the bugs.

Convincing society to embrace insect consumption will not be difficult:

• Activate the fear and shame narrative.
• Inflate the prices of natural meat.
• Make bug-based foods exceedingly affordable (with taxpayer subsidies, naturally).
• Offer bug-based options that are innovative and exciting, catering to our constant craving for novelty. (Imagine a cheeseburger made from crickets and larvae milk!)
• Ensure these insect-based products taste appealing and are loaded with addictive substances like synthetic sugars and oils.
• Provide a false choice of “organic + free-range” insect options for those willing to pay a premium and signal their virtue.

We all know how to prevent a future dominated by insect diets: stop supporting the existing political parties, cease investing in monopolies, favor local organic producers, and limit family sizes.

Yet, it’s unlikely that any of this will occur on a large scale.

So…

Prepare for your future meals of bugs.

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