#22 Unlocking the Benefits of Alcohol: Creativity, Bonding, and Cultural Connections with Dr. Edward Slingerland

Ever wondered how alcohol can actually be beneficial in fostering creativity, bonding, and even lie detection? Join our intriguing conversation with award-winning Sinologist and philosophy professor Dr. Edward Slingerland, as we discuss his recent captivating book, "Drunk", and shed light on the often-misunderstood spirits industry.Together, we dive into the role of alcohol in society, its stress-reducing effects, and how it can be used alongside cultural tools like religion to build trust. Dr. Slingerland also shares his experiences as a bartender in San Francisco and as a professor at the University of British Columbia. We tackle the challenges of integrating drinkers and non-drinkers, the power dynamics within the service industry, and the potential effects of banning spirits from college campuses.Lastly, we explore the differences between northern and southern drinking cultures, the role of bartenders in regulating drinking, and the impact of social media on our drinking habits. Get ready for an insightful and fascinating discussion that will have you rethinking your relationship with alcohol!Dr Slingerland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/slingerland20?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Buy "Drunk": https://bookshop.org/p/books/drunk-how-we-sipped-danced-and-stumbled-our-way-to-civilization-edward-slingerland/17290207?ean=9780316453387  Website for Dr Slingerland: www.edwardslingerland.com (Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries:  [email protected] (PR friends: we’re only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things besides their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, we won’t supply prepared or sample questions, nor listener or “reach” stats, either, and no, you can't sit in on the interview (or lurk on the Zoom.)  And our AI automatically deletes pitch emails that are clearly written using AI. Retain Philip’s consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Faceboo...