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How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization (2021)

The Next Big Idea

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The Complex Relationship with Alcohol

In this chapter, the speakers discuss their personal and cultural relationships with alcohol, exploring its impact on their lives and society as a whole. They delve into the history of alcohol, its role in the development of civilization, and its function as a social and stress-relieving tool. The chapter challenges notions of alcohol as a societal hijack and highlights its unique advantages as a social drug.

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