Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Edward Slingerland, "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization" (Hachette, 2021)
Edward Slingerland, "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization" (Hachette, 2021)
Edward Slingerland, "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization" (Hachette, 2021)
Wednesday 10th November 2021
Edward Slingerland explores how alcohol has shaped human civilization in his book 'Drunk' on 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!The Science Behind Our Love for Alcohol: Edward Slingerland's 'Drunk'
If cultural engineers could have changed one thing about it, it would have been that- and that's one of the advantages to cannabis and psychedelics is that they're not physiologically addictive in the way alcohol is.
Why do humans have such a deep-rooted relationship with alcohol? In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe chats with Edward Slingerland about his intriguing book, *Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization*. Slingerland dives into the science behind our fondness for alcohol, pulling from fields like archaeology, history, cognitive neuroscience, and social psychology.
He argues that our craving for intoxication isn't just a quirky evolutionary blip but has played a significant role in the development of human societies. From enhancing creativity to fostering trust among strangers, alcohol has been a surprising catalyst for cooperation and societal growth. The episode also touches on the cultural shifts in attitudes towards alcohol and compares its effects to those of cannabis and psychedelics.
Packed with fascinating case studies and scientific insights, this discussion offers a fresh perspective on why we drink and how it has shaped us. Perfect for anyone curious about the intersection of science, history, and our social habits.