The Case for Using Drugs to Enhance Our Relationships (And Our Break-Ups)

A philosopher argues that taking love-altering substances might not just be a good idea, but a moral obligation.

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Not actual love drugs (Alexis Madrigal).

"Since we now outlive our ancestors by decades, the evolved pair-bonding instincts upon which modern relationships are built often break down or dissolve long before 'death do us part.'"
"Some Orthodox Jewish groups use off label anti-depressant medication to suppress libido, so that young yeshiva students can comply with strict religious norms concerning human love and sexuality."




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