Medical Cannabis -— Groks Science Show 2024-05-08

The 1999 WTO protests were a landmark event in history, but one that has been largely forgotten. What lessons were learned from this event? On this episode, DW Gibson discussed his book, One Week to Change the World.

Even the best ideas can be lost in the deluge of information that surround us daily. How can the best thoughts be conveyed? On this episode, Rhea Wessel discussed her book, Write Like a Thought Leader.

Perhaps no other river in the United States is as iconic as the Mississippi River. What is the past, present, and future of this river? On this episode, Bryce Upholt discussed his book, The Great River.

Traumatic events often leave indelible marks on mental health. What are the avenues for healing? On this episode, Banning Lyon discussed his book, The Chair and the Valley.

What are the unique features of human beings that distinguishes it as a species? Information processing and the ability to apply knowledge may be key factors. On this episode, Leslie Valiant discussed his new book, The Importance of Being Educable.

Does anger lead to the dark side? Should we drink raw milk? What's up with water? On this episode, we look at the science behind these questions.

Cannabis use in medicine has become more widely used, however information and access continues to be opaque. On this episode, Dr. Benjamin Caplan discussed his book, The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook.

Regenerative medicine has been largely underdeveloped in the United States, while it has been embraced elsewhere. On this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gross discussed regenerative medicine.

General conversation conventions may not establish effective communication. What does it take to be a good listener? On this episode, Michael Reddington discussed his book, The Disciplined Listening Method.

More from the world of science news! On this episode, the crew reviews the recent Taiwan quake, cloud seeding, and healthy science.