TED: What commercialization is doing to cannabis | Ben Cort

TED: What commercialization is doing to cannabis | Ben Cort

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Business, Health Sciences, Social Studies, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the commercialization of cannabis, focusing on the rise of THC potency and its social and economic impacts. It highlights the misleading nature of the industry, which markets high-potency THC products under the guise of natural cannabis. The speaker shares a personal journey to sobriety and critiques the industry's exploitation of vulnerable communities. The talk concludes with a call to separate medicinal cannabis from commercial THC and to hold the industry accountable.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 80/20 rule mentioned in relation to cannabis consumption?

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What role do lobbyists play in the cannabis industry according to the speaker?

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In what ways does the speaker suggest that the cannabis industry is similar to the tobacco industry?

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What are the potential health benefits of cannabis that the speaker acknowledges?

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