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    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker 15 Sep 2016

    Marijuana makes for slackers? Now there’s evidence http://www.wsj.com/articles/marijuana-makes-for-slackers-now-theres-evidence-1473953464 … via @WSJ

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      1. Ryan Stone‏ @SumaStone 15 Sep 2016
        Replying to @sapinker @WSJ

        There is good reason not to abuse #Cannabis. But, a slacker is a slacker w/ or w/o their drugs. #Psychology plays a big roll.

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      2. Ryan Stone‏ @SumaStone 15 Sep 2016
        Replying to @sapinker @WSJ

        Being relaxed & realizing the madness of all the people trying to stay busy all the time claiming development is slacking?

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      3. Jared Janes‏ @jaredjanes 15 Sep 2016
        Replying to @SumaStone

        choosing the right chemical for the right situation :o

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      1. something relevant‏ @jakequinn84 15 Sep 2016
        Replying to @sapinker @WSJ

        only when they smoke! The confusion of data proves more research is needed...https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/stoners-are-only-lazy-when-theyre-high-study-finds?utm_source=broadlytwitterus …

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      1. David Stanley‏ @DavidStanleyman 15 Sep 2016
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        BUT trial only shows u slacker while actually high. Stoners could have told u that. When effects wear off, u normal again.

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      1. porkroll‏ @porkroll 15 Sep 2016
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        @_Four_Horsemen @WSJ too lazy to read...

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      1. A Dolt Tickler‏ @Papacelsus 15 Sep 2016
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        I haven't read the study but it would be helpful to know if the effect is reversible in the short term.

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      1. Zefi‏ @ZefiCLo 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @sapinker @Jesse_Livermore @WSJ

        17 person sample study... well I guess this is hard evidence now.

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      1. g a doss‏ @zelda43 16 Sep 2016
        Replying to @sapinker @WSJ

        That may be true for some but I've been stoned and busy for over 40 years now. It's all in the mind of the individual.

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      1. T‏ @Tregomez1 16 Sep 2016
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        people who smoke are lazy when they're high. No one will argue against that. When they're sober? Yeah, you have no argument

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      1. Barry Lyons‏ @lyonsnyc 16 Sep 2016
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        Of course, we know this isn't true. In one of the comments, a reader points to many famous users who weren't slackers. @WSJ

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      1. Mark Bulger‏ @Mark_Bulger 16 Sep 2016
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        Stop the rodent madness! Rodent studies tell us NOTHING about human biology.

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      1. SHENEUSSE‏ @sheneusse1880 16 Sep 2016
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        I wouldn't call that evidence

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      1. Dan shore‏ @yuca_dan 15 Sep 2016
        Replying to @sapinker @WSJ

        why are people who smoke more interesting than those who only drink?

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      1. Tucker Goodrich‏ @TuckerGoodrich 15 Sep 2016
        Replying to @sapinker @whsource @WSJ

        LOL. File under Duh. Human analogue anandamide high in obesity, interestingly...

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      1. "No Shit" Sherlock‏ @PunishmentHurts 15 Sep 2016
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        gorillas are unmotivated and they haven't destroyed the world

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