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#5: Nicotine Dreams: The Culture & Science of Tobacco
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#5: Nicotine Dreams: The Culture & Science of Tobacco

Shamanic vs. modern uses of tobacco. 🌱 Nicotine pharmacology. 🚬 Psychoactive nightshades (datura, mandrake, & the boracherro tree). 🌀💀

Justin, Ro, and James sit down to talk about one of the most misunderstood plants of our era — tobacco.

We explore its history, examine the differences between traditional and modern uses, and question its controversial reputation. 

We also unpack the science of nicotine and touch on related plants like datura, mandrake, and boracherro

Is tobacco inherently bad, or is it just a victim of commercial exploitation?

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