Chapter
Exploitation of Endangered Animals in China for Medicinal Purposes
1:25:18 - 1:29:33 (04:15)
The use of endangered animals for their medicinal properties in China, specifically tigers and bears, is a major concern due to the inhumane treatment these animals face in captivity. This issue is complicated by genetic factors and individual moral values.
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The use of endangered animals in traditional medicine has led to horrifying conditions in farms in China, where bears and tigers are kept in concentration camp-like facilities and hooked up to extraction machines.
1:25:18 - 1:26:45 (01:27)
Summary
The use of endangered animals in traditional medicine has led to horrifying conditions in farms in China, where bears and tigers are kept in concentration camp-like facilities and hooked up to extraction machines. The sale of these products, such as black bear gallbladder extracts, fuels this cruelty.
ChapterExploitation of Endangered Animals in China for Medicinal Purposes
Episode#194: The Magic and Power of Placebo
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses the relationship between dopamine and genetics, delving into the genetics of placebo and how having extra dopamine can lead to laziness.
1:26:45 - 1:28:41 (01:56)
Summary
This podcast discusses the relationship between dopamine and genetics, delving into the genetics of placebo and how having extra dopamine can lead to laziness. However, it is still unclear how this works on an individual basis.
ChapterExploitation of Endangered Animals in China for Medicinal Purposes
Episode#194: The Magic and Power of Placebo
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The breakdown of caffeine metabolism is influenced by genetics, namely the presence of certain genes called met, val vals, and val mets.
1:28:41 - 1:29:33 (00:52)
Summary
The breakdown of caffeine metabolism is influenced by genetics, namely the presence of certain genes called met, val vals, and val mets. Research out of Harvard has suggested certain versions of these genes respond better to the effects of caffeine than others.