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The rationality of consuming addictive substances

August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 by Thomas Goh

People often think of addiction as being diametrically opposed to rationality. Yet why do so many consume addictive substances? And what makes them addictive?

Oplan Tokhang: The Philippines’ War on Drugs

June 27, 2018May 25, 2018 by Sao Yang Hew

Earlier this year, the Filipino government relaunched its violent crackdown on drugs. Sao Yang Hew discusses the unintended consequences of the infamous drug war on the people of the Philippines.