Chapter
The Origins of Polygamy and Aphrodisiacs
1:08:31 - 1:11:56 (03:25)
The episode discusses the history of polygamous culture in China and Persia where having many concubines was necessary for producing many children to ensure the well-being of the nation. The speaker also shares their personal use of marijuana-infused blueberries while writing a book.
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The author discusses how the polygamous culture influenced the development of aphrodisiacs and how food, herbs, and other substances were believed to enhance sexual potency.
1:08:31 - 1:10:29 (01:58)
Aphrodisiacs
Summary
The author discusses how the polygamous culture influenced the development of aphrodisiacs and how food, herbs, and other substances were believed to enhance sexual potency.
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The speaker shares their experience of consuming marijuana-infused blueberries while writing, which helped them get in a space where they forgot about the book they were writing in their head.
1:10:29 - 1:11:56 (01:27)
Marijuana
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of consuming marijuana-infused blueberries while writing, which helped them get in a space where they forgot about the book they were writing in their head.