Pavel Durov(Telegram CEO) reveals the shocking truth about alcohol and why he avoids it:
Replying to @Mindset_Machine
Alcohol consumption is rather silly and worked so well for so long in human history since the feedback loop is too long and of slippery slope type: that one drink “won’t matter” is true but those “one drinks” over your lifetime will make a difference since alcohol is highly toxic to various tissues in your body.
Replying to @chamath
Spoiler: if you feel a need for alcohol only once a week you’re already addicted. Addiction is not happiness nor cool even if you tell yourself. On top, most things one experiences while drunk do not make it into your memories. Hence, being drunk during special occasions or parties is even more ‘not smart’. But I get it: trolling those who realised how ‘not smart’ alcohol is is an attempt to feel better about your addiction. On top, since it is a widespread and culturally accepted addition to a certain degree it’s easy to find likeminded people who will support your view and cheer you on. That’s all around lame.

Oct 26, 2025 · 6:55 PM UTC

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Alcohol make brain cells - ( I am assuming he means neuron ) zombies and they die next day is epic level bullshit Alcohol is a toxin though
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10 years without alcohol and it has been the best decision in my life.
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We have been consuming alcohol since we were chimps (overripen fruit)
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I stopped drinking 10 years ago. Not a drop. Never regretted it.
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Tell me you're German without telling me you're German
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Thats BS Its if you feel sick without alcohol Thats when your addicted Seen it, never had that Means just dont be a drunk But a beer or 2 is totaly ok Live to 100 responsible Too much anything is bad But I get it, some people are week minded and cant drink cause weak control
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Show me statistics that 2 drinks a week are harmful.
I think humans are slowly turning away from it and realizing how much better life can be when when we reduce the toxins we ingest.
I need a tumbler to process that
Consume enough salt, sugar, spices, painkillers…..ect it’ll all be highly toxic to your body. Live life and enjoy things in moderation, use common sense.
Alcohol is one of the most harmful drugs.
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Best drink in the world is H2O, straight up.