The Complete History of Alcohol; the "King of Intoxicants" | Dr. Edward Slingerland, Author/Professor
We think there’s a TON you don’t know about alcohol, and this episode will change that. Today we are joined by author and Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Edward Slingerland. Dr. Slingerland discusses the adaptive function of intoxicants, particularly alcohol, in human society. He explains that humans are a unique species, heavily dependent on technology and tools, and that our hyper-social nature and cooperation with strangers contribute to our attraction to intoxicants. While alcohol can, in moderation, offer some…
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