We are pretty sure AI made every aspect of this movie on Cannabis.  We aren’t sure if it’s pro or anti cannabis.  Either way we watch it and total MST3k the hell out of it.  “Watch” it with us.

Summary

The conversation revolves around the topic of cannabis and its history, including its use in Chinese medicine and its prohibition in the United States. The hosts discuss the absurdity of a documentary they watched on cannabis, which they find to be poorly researched and lacking in substance. They also touch on the challenges of finding reliable information on the internet and the prevalence of clickbait. The conversation highlights the need for critical thinking and discernment when consuming information online. The conversation covers various topics related to cannabis, including the legalization of marijuana, open drug markets, the use of cannabis in Portugal, the relationship between cannabis and absinthe, the effects of cannabis on anxiety, and the subscription model in the health tech industry.

Takeaways

• The hosts critique a poorly researched documentary on cannabis, highlighting the importance of discerning reliable information from clickbait.
• They discuss the history of cannabis, including its use in Chinese medicine and its prohibition in the United States.
• The conversation emphasizes the challenges of finding accurate information on the internet and the need for critical thinking when consuming online content.
• The hosts highlight the absurdity of the documentary and the importance of discernment and critical thinking when researching topics. Cannabis has been increasingly legalized in many places, leading to the emergence of open drug markets.
• The use of cannabis in Portugal has resulted in a decrease in drug use overall.
• There is a potential relationship between cannabis and absinthe, as both substances interact with the same receptors in the body.
• CBD can help alleviate anxiety caused by consuming too much THC.
• The subscription model in the health tech industry can be cost-prohibitive and exclude many people from accessing valuable health data.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Critique of a Poorly Researched Cannabis Documentary
10:21 The History of Cannabis: Chinese Medicine and Prohibition
23:48 The Importance of Critical Thinking in Researching Topics
29:43 The Rise of Open Drug Markets
30:05 Cannabis and Absinthe: A Surprising Connection
35:29 CBD: A Solution for Cannabis-Induced Anxiety
45:14 The Subscription Model in Health Tech: A Barrier to Access

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