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Possible connection between a forum post and a social-media influencer's behavior
03:42 - 11:03 (07:21)
A poster on a niche forum claiming to have known Sam Beckman Fried, a social-media influencer, alleges that he abused a drug called 2C-E. There are indications that Sam's behavior matches that of someone abusing the drug.
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The podcast host talks about a Tumblr post by Sam Beckman Fried's right-hand woman who openly expressed her desire to date someone who wants to conquer the world and control governments.
03:42 - 05:13 (01:31)
Summary
The podcast host talks about a Tumblr post by Sam Beckman Fried's right-hand woman who openly expressed her desire to date someone who wants to conquer the world and control governments. Later, the host discusses his own struggles with motivation to get off the couch and go for a hike.
ChapterPossible connection between a forum post and a social-media influencer's behavior
EpisodeControversies, Disrupting High End Real Estate, And The Best Way To Use Twitter
PodcastMy First Million
Sam Beckman Fried, founder of the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative, used a stimulant patch called EMS AM, typically used to treat depression or Parkinson's, as an off-label drug for its alertness and focus benefits while he was around 19 years old.
05:13 - 07:21 (02:07)
Summary
Sam Beckman Fried, founder of the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative, used a stimulant patch called EMS AM, typically used to treat depression or Parkinson's, as an off-label drug for its alertness and focus benefits while he was around 19 years old. A 2019 post on a website for users of this drug highlighting his use of it gained attention on social media.
ChapterPossible connection between a forum post and a social-media influencer's behavior
EpisodeControversies, Disrupting High End Real Estate, And The Best Way To Use Twitter
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares their experience of how their mindset changed after accumulating wealth through the use of a drug, making them feel empowered and taken seriously by others, albeit potentially affecting their friendships.
07:21 - 09:36 (02:15)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of how their mindset changed after accumulating wealth through the use of a drug, making them feel empowered and taken seriously by others, albeit potentially affecting their friendships.
ChapterPossible connection between a forum post and a social-media influencer's behavior
EpisodeControversies, Disrupting High End Real Estate, And The Best Way To Use Twitter
PodcastMy First Million
A nerdy forum post speculates about the behavior of an infamous person, though it is unverified.
09:36 - 11:03 (01:27)
Summary
A nerdy forum post speculates about the behavior of an infamous person, though it is unverified. The details align with the person's known behavior, but it is likely not confirmed.