A Brief History of Drugs

On this week’s episode, we’re talking about drugs. What makes something a drug? There are a wide range of plants with consciousness-altering abilities that have been utilized by humans for thousands of years. Caffeine was discovered to help people stay awake for longer, which in turn made them able to work longer hours and stay focused on tasks for extended periods of time. This played a huge role in the rise of capitalism, and societal norms that are still emphasized today, like...