Regulation and Direction
Michael emphasizes the importance of focusing on the specific regulations currently in place rather than hypothetical scenarios, highlighting a recent California law that restricts independent bookstores from selling signed copies of books due to concerns over authenticity. He argues that if we can trust brand names with drugs, we should also be able to trust them with signed books, pointing to a broader conversation about the effectiveness and necessity of certain regulations.In this clip
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Should drugs be regulated as discussed in the episode American Optimism with Joe Lonsdale and the clip FDA Regulation Debate?
Should drugs be regulated as discussed in the episode American Optimism with Joe Lonsdale and the clip FDA Regulation Debate?
Should drugs be regulated according to the episode American Optimism with Joe Lonsdale and the clip FDA Regulation Debate?