EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 21 MIN
Medicines, Stimulants and the Substances They Sold You, Banned You From and Used Against You (MYT 012)
from Made Ya Think · host Darrell Becker
What is a SUPER-COMMODITY?.. Most people think prohibition was designed to stop alcohol.But what if prohibition wasn't about eliminating substances at all?In this episode of Made Ya Think, Darrell Becker explores the hidden incentives behind prohibition, addiction, black markets, Rockefeller's connection to the temperance movement, the economics of criminalization, and why social media may be the newest addictive commodity.Topics include:Prohibition and organized crimeRockefeller and ethanol fuelThe Boston Tea Party revisitedThe economics of black marketsThe "supercommodity" conceptSocial media addiction and dopamine loopsAttention as the ultimate commodityIndependent thinking and critical analysis Whether you agree or disagree, this episode challenges conventional narratives and asks a simple question:Who benefits? Show Notes, Download Memes:https://madeyathink.com/medicines-stimulants-and-the-substances-they-sold-you-banned-you-from-and-used-against-you-myt-012/
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What is a SUPER-COMMODITY?.. Most people think prohibition was designed to stop alcohol. But what if prohibition wasn't about eliminating substances at all? In this episode of Made Ya Think, Darrell Becker explores the hidden incentives behind prohibition, addiction, black markets, Rockefeller's connection to the temperance movement, the economics of criminalization, and why social media may be the newest addictive commodity. Topics include: Prohibition and organized crimeRockefeller an...
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