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Tobacco vs Illegal Drugs
1:28:36 - 1:38:10 (09:33)
In terms of harm caused, all illegal drugs combined are barely visible compared to the damage inflicted by tobacco on the society; the slow turn from prohibition model raises questions if we want it with nicotine; people have the possibility of giving another medium the ability to deliver the drug if overregulation is avoided.
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The harm caused by illegal drugs is barely visible compared to the damage caused by legal drugs like tobacco and alcohol, which ruin people's lives through addiction and cause a range of health problems that are much more serious than those from illegal drug use.
1:28:36 - 1:31:50 (03:13)
Summary
The harm caused by illegal drugs is barely visible compared to the damage caused by legal drugs like tobacco and alcohol, which ruin people's lives through addiction and cause a range of health problems that are much more serious than those from illegal drug use. The punishment for the possession of illegal drugs, which can lead to felony charges, is significantly higher than the penalties for legally available drugs.
ChapterTobacco vs Illegal Drugs
Episode#145 – Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Over-regulation and excessive taxation of e-cigarettes may decrease their ability to compete with traditional, more dangerous tobacco products while also leading to an increase in use of black market alternatives.
1:31:50 - 1:35:45 (03:55)
Summary
Over-regulation and excessive taxation of e-cigarettes may decrease their ability to compete with traditional, more dangerous tobacco products while also leading to an increase in use of black market alternatives. Some scientists studying tobacco warn that regulations must take into consideration the attractiveness of e-cigarette products for consumers.
ChapterTobacco vs Illegal Drugs
Episode#145 – Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the ethics of studying illegal drugs in a lab setting and the potential consequences of legalizing drugs such as nicotine and cannabis.
1:35:45 - 1:38:10 (02:24)
Summary
The podcast discusses the ethics of studying illegal drugs in a lab setting and the potential consequences of legalizing drugs such as nicotine and cannabis. They also explore the concept of delayed discounting in addiction decision-making.