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Drunk

13 min read 19 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

Why do humans keep getting drunk despite the risks? This book argues that alcohol has been essential to civilization—boosting creativity, trust, and cooperation since ancient times.

You’ll learn

  • Alcohol enabled large-scale human cooperation
  • Moderate intoxication boosts creativity
  • Drinking rituals build social bonds
  • Drug policy should focus on harm reduction