Chapter
The Decline of Smoking in the US
1:16:17 - 1:24:15 (07:57)
The US sees about 8 billion fewer cigarettes smoked every year and smoking is no longer seen as a cool thing to do. It's time to get rid of smoking altogether.
Clips
Despite the societal shift of smoking being viewed negatively, smokers still smoke and there is a bonding aspect to it.
1:16:17 - 1:18:34 (02:17)
Summary
Despite the societal shift of smoking being viewed negatively, smokers still smoke and there is a bonding aspect to it. The ban on smoking inside bars has forced individuals to find other ways to bond and share moments.
ChapterThe Decline of Smoking in the US
Episode#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The tobacco industry mobilized experts to claim that second-hand smoke is distinct from mainstream smoke, but employees in the computer industry, who found out that the smoke induced bugs in tapes, helped spark the movement to implement smoke-free laws in most workplaces and restaurants.
1:18:34 - 1:21:36 (03:01)
Summary
The tobacco industry mobilized experts to claim that second-hand smoke is distinct from mainstream smoke, but employees in the computer industry, who found out that the smoke induced bugs in tapes, helped spark the movement to implement smoke-free laws in most workplaces and restaurants.
ChapterThe Decline of Smoking in the US
Episode#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite being a recreational drug, there are more people willing to stop smoking cigarettes in the US each year.
1:21:36 - 1:24:15 (02:38)
Summary
Despite being a recreational drug, there are more people willing to stop smoking cigarettes in the US each year. The number of cigarettes smoked each year decreases by eight billion.