“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
