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#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology

Lex Fridman Podcast

CHAPTER

The Dark Legacy of Tobacco

This chapter explores the catastrophic impact of cigarettes, highlighting their unprecedented death toll and the tobacco industry's manipulation of public perception. It contrasts the attention given to cigarette-related deaths versus COVID-19 fatalities, uncovering the powerful marketing strategies and political alliances that allow big tobacco to evade scrutiny. The discussion culminates in a reflection on societal shifts in attitudes towards smoking, underlining the ongoing struggle against tobacco consumption and the hope for a smoke-free future.

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