Does Society Need Alcohol?
42: The Answer to Almost Everything · Season 1 · Episode 177
Success, failure, birthdays, funerals… any occasion can be an excuse to drink. However, the line between pleasure and addiction is very thin. Alcohol is one of the most toxic substances, yet it facilitates social interaction. Is it so deeply ingrained in our societies that it's impossible to stop using it?
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Season
1
Episode
177
Air Date
02/Nov/2025
Air Time
—
Runtime
30 min
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Success, failure, birthdays, funerals… any occasion can be an excuse to drink. However, the line between pleasure and addiction is very thin. Alcohol is one of the most toxic substances, yet it facilitates social interaction. Is it so deeply ingrained in our societies that it's impossible to stop using it?
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