The Hub: To drink or not to drink - Arguments against alcohol forget that pleasure is an essential part of life
“One of the reasons Slingerland posits for our boozy ways is conviviality. Slingerland points out that it’s not just fun to have a glass of wine with our friends, it’s a particular kind of bonding. When we agree to have a low-dose neurotoxin together, we’re letting our guard down and sharing an intimacy of vulnerability.”
Malcolm Jolley, “To drink or not to drink: Arguments against alcohol forget that pleasure is an essential part of life,” The Hub, July 28, 2023