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Exploring the Positive Effects of Drug Use
1:00:29 - 1:13:20 (12:51)
The guest speaker talks about how drug use has helped him become more empathetic and tolerant of others, and how demonizing drugs makes it harder for people to explore their effects.
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The use of drugs to elevate the human spirit and to feel better should be celebrated, but drug-related deaths are often overlooked.
1:00:29 - 1:05:09 (04:40)
Summary
The use of drugs to elevate the human spirit and to feel better should be celebrated, but drug-related deaths are often overlooked. While seeking pleasure and happiness is a natural human desire, caution and responsibility should also be exercised.
ChapterExploring the Positive Effects of Drug Use
Episode#233 – Carl Hart: Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The use of mind-altering drugs can offer insights about the workings of the human mind such as the effects on neural transmission and the development of empathy and tolerance.
1:05:09 - 1:08:54 (03:44)
Summary
The use of mind-altering drugs can offer insights about the workings of the human mind such as the effects on neural transmission and the development of empathy and tolerance. However, glorifying law enforcement in media can pose a challenge to democracy.
ChapterExploring the Positive Effects of Drug Use
Episode#233 – Carl Hart: Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Explore how drugs, when used safely, can be an incredible tool for self-understanding and personal development.
1:08:54 - 1:11:46 (02:52)
Summary
Explore how drugs, when used safely, can be an incredible tool for self-understanding and personal development. The illicit drug trade is also discussed as a multi-billion dollar industry that does not rely on poor consumers.
ChapterExploring the Positive Effects of Drug Use
Episode#233 – Carl Hart: Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson encourages people to know their craft and be knowledgeable to be of service to their fellow citizens.
1:11:46 - 1:13:20 (01:34)
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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson encourages people to know their craft and be knowledgeable to be of service to their fellow citizens. He recommends people to pursue a career in something they enjoy and makes them happy.