
Why do we drink so much? [Solo]
The Examined Life
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Party Culture and Heavy Drinking in the 20s
This chapter of the podcast episode explores the experiences of immigrants, particularly men, who felt pressured to fit in and be cool in high school and college. They discuss their fear of talking to women and how this fear led them to seek validation and escape through drinking and partying. The chapter delves into the connection between fear, self-worth, and the need for external validation.
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