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Dry January, Cali Sober, Soft Sober: Why Gen Z is Breaking Up With Booze
Jan 7, 2024
Exploring the rise of sobriety among Gen Z, including the concept of 'soft sobriety' and the support systems available. Discussing the relationship between smoking and drinking and the role of alcohol in cooperation among primates. Delving into the effects of alcohol on social interactions, creativity, and mental well-being. Exploring the changing attitudes towards alcohol among Gen Z, alternative substances, and health consciousness.
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- Alcohol consumption and social isolation: The rise in sobriety can be attributed to the shift towards more isolated and digital lives, where alcohol becomes less appealing and functional.
- Alcohol's impact on creativity: While alcohol can enhance creativity by relaxing the prefrontal cortex and facilitating lateral thinking, individuals need to find alternative ways to foster social connections and maintain good mental and physical health.
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Alcohol consumption and social isolation
Alcohol consumption and social isolation: The podcast highlights that as our lives become more isolated and we rely more on digital interactions, alcohol becomes less appealing and less functional. The pandemic may have accelerated this shift, but the rise in sobriety predates COVID-19. People are finding that alcohol is not as useful in online interactions and can even make the experience more uncomfortable and less enjoyable.
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