How Alcohol Created Civilization With Edward Slingerland
Episode 93 of the BeoirFest: Let's Talk Beer podcast, hosted by BeoirFest, titled "How Alcohol Created Civilization With Edward Slingerland" was published on February 29, 2024 and runs 63 minutes.
February 29, 2024 ·63m · BeoirFest: Let's Talk Beer
Summary
Alcohol has been used by humans since the beginning of time. Why do we still injest what is a poison? Edward Slingerland addressed this question in his book "Drunk. How we sipped, danced, and stumbled our way to civilization." Edward is the Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia and his book looks at the alcohol from an evolutionary and religious viewpoint. His conclusion is that alcohol has been essential in helping humans be creative and build civilizations.
Episode Description
Alcohol has been used by humans since the beginning of time. Why do we still injest what is a poison?
Edward Slingerland addressed this question in his book "Drunk. How we sipped, danced, and stumbled our way to civilization."
Edward is the Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia and his book looks at the alcohol from an evolutionary and religious viewpoint.
His conclusion is that alcohol has been essential in helping humans be creative and build civilizations.
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