Do we have alcohol to thank for civilization? The answer, according to Edward Slingerland’s new book, “Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization,” is a resounding yes. Edward, who’s a professor at the University of British Columbia and self-proclaimed “philosophical hedonist,” says that far from being an evolutionary fluke, our taste ... Show More
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Want To Be Healthier? Follow These Six Rules.
Do you ever feel like you're drowning in health advice? Eat this, not that. Take this supplement, but only after popping this other one first. Here’s the good news: Most of it doesn't matter. In Eat Your Ice Cream, renowned physician Ezekiel Emanuel shares six simple rules for li ... Show More
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A Practical Guide to Achieving Excellence
If you’ve spent any time on social media in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed the rise of what Brad Stulberg calls “hustle-culture greatness” — influencers who promote labyrinthine morning routines, ruthlessly optimized habits, and ascetic self-discipline. “That is not ... Show More
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Jan 29
Does "Mattering" Explain Everything?
In her new book, Mattering, Jennifer Wallace argues that our deepest crises — loneliness, anxiety, political rage — stem from a single unmet need: the need to matter. How did this happen, and what can we do about it? The Next Big Idea is now on YouTube! Check out our episodes ... Show More
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Dec 2023
Reimagining Recovery (Holly Whitaker): ADDICTION
<p>“For years, I was asking myself whether or not I was an alcoholic versus really asking myself whether or not alcohol was actually providing any benefit to me. And for me, it was just like, This realization when I stopped drinking that I had been asking the wrong question for m ... Show More
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Sep 2021
Alcoolisme : quand le verre devient un besoin, c'est déjà trop tard. Avec Anna (1/2)
Chaque année, 49 000 personnes décèdent des suites d'une consommation d'alcool. Par accident de la route, cancer, ou encore suicide. Non, mais moi je contrôle. Ah oui ? Sais-tu vraiment où est la limite entre boire et trop boire ? L'OMS considère qu'au delà de dix doses par semai ... Show More
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Jun 2019
Il a bu son verre comme les autres
<p><strong>Il y a le premier verre en famille, la pinte rituelle entre collègues en sortant du travail, le « binge drinking » entre étudiant·e·s… </strong>L’alcool est un élément essentiel de sociabilité, qui sépare celles et ceux qui tiennent l’alcool et les autres. Mais quand l ... Show More
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May 2019
Andy Ramage On Creating The ‘One Year No Beer’ Movement & How Alcohol-Freedom Unlocked His Potential
“Quitting alcohol isn't just for alcoholics.”Andy Ramage
Over the years, I have openly shared my personal journey with alcoholism and that of many guests. A lifeline for the desperate many that struggle in silence, I do this to underscore that there is always hope, no matter how ... Show More
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