How Caffeine Addiction Changed History (ft. Michael Pollan) | WIRED

90% of the world’s adults consume some form of caffeine everyday, making it the most widely used psychoactive drug on Earth. Michael Pollan, author of “This Is Your Mind On Plants,“ explains why. Michael goes into the history of coffee drinking, breaking down its origins and how it benefits humankind. “For more on caffeine and psychopharmacology, read Michael Pollan’s latest book THIS IS YOUR MIND ON PLANTS: #:~:text=In This Is Your Mind,about them into sharp relief“ Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: Also, check out the free WIRED channel