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Former WH drug policy advisor: Mass commercialization and promotion of marijuana isn't a good thing
CNBC Television· 2025-12-19 12:53
Regulatory Landscape & Policy - The executive order directs the Attorney General to expedite the process for marijuana reclassification from schedule one to schedule three, but it doesn't enact any new changes [13] - The reclassification process started in the last administration as a political issue [14] - The executive order does not legalize banking for the marijuana industry, which caused pot stocks to fall [14] - The reclassification will allow for tax breaks for the marijuana industry, which could increase advertising and promotion [15][16] Health & Societal Concerns - Today's marijuana is 10 to 30 times stronger than it once was, with some cases reaching 99% THC [4] - Increased THC levels are linked to psychosis, violence, reduction in IQ, heart failure, diabetes, and stroke [5] - Medical associations worldwide agree that marijuana consumption is not beneficial and is causing addiction [7] - 30% of medical marijuana users are addicted to marijuana [10] - Concerns exist regarding the impact of marijuana legalization on the workforce, including pilots, doctors, and bus drivers [10] Market & Investment - Investors were disappointed that the executive order didn't legalize banking, leading to a drop in pot stocks [14] - Some marijuana stocks increased due to potential tax breaks, but not as much as anticipated [15] - There is no momentum in Congress for federal legalization [26] - Some states are considering repealing marijuana sales legalization [12][26]
Breakdowns as breakthroughs | Chayma Charifi | TEDxBowdoinCollege
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:28
Core Argument - The industry suggests that mental breakdowns, while distressing, can be transformative opportunities for introspection and personal growth [5][6] - The industry emphasizes that mental breakdowns are not solely caused by emotional avoidance, but rather by the response to unmet emotional needs [6] - The industry highlights the importance of self-exploration and confronting deep-seated fears as key to breakthroughs [31] Psychological Dimensions - The industry acknowledges that mental breakdowns manifest differently based on individual context and sociocultural norms [8][9] - The industry notes that introspection can lead to a re-evaluation of self-worth and challenge previously held beliefs [22][23] - The industry references theories suggesting mental breakdowns may be linked to a fragmentation of the self and a disconnect from conscious awareness [25][28] Therapeutic Approaches - The industry recognizes the potential benefits of therapy, medication, and hospitalization, especially in cases of harm [31] - The industry advocates for individuals to actively engage in self-reflection and challenge their own preconceived notions [30][34]
WHAT EVERYONE GETS WRONG ABOUT GRIEF…
The Diary Of A CEO· 2025-08-15 21:01
Grief in many ways is like psychosis. In the first couple of weeks after Robin's body was taken away, the morning after he died, I would wake up in the morning and I would be absolutely freezing cold, like shaking and shivering. And it was October.It wasn't like mid-inter. I would blast up the heating. When someone else was in the house, I would realize it it was like a sauna.It was actually a bit embarrassing and had to like, you know, turn it down and like open some windows. Robin actually hated being col ...
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s4mmy· 2025-07-23 14:53
AI伦理与风险 - AI聊天可能导致精神脆弱人群出现精神问题 [1] - 国家可能利用AI模型操纵精神易感人群,灌输特定意识形态 [1] 技术发展与社会影响 - Vitalik Buterin 和 Eliezer Yudkowsky 之间提议了一项有趣的关于AI的赌注 [1]
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Ansem 🧸💸· 2025-07-17 17:26
Emerging Trends - The industry observes a potential correlation between ADHD and the use of platforms like TikTok and Reels [1] - A novel condition termed "ChatGPT psychosis" is emerging [1] - Cognitive mirroring by AI systems, particularly when treated as more than tools, can be highly addictive for untrained minds [1] Technological Impact - AI systems, refined through Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), are capable of echoing user voices [1] - The industry views these systems as potentially harmful, comparing them to "crack cocaine" for individuals lacking cognitive training [1]