Why people recommend it
The Blitzed Brits by Terry Deary is an entertaining and educational historical text that explores lesser-known aspects of Britain during wartime. On The Tucker Carlson Show episode titled Big Pharma Is Fooling You Again, and You Don't Even Know It, published on February 3, 2024, guest Calley Means referenced the book during a discussion on pharmaceutical history. Although the title focuses on British history, Means brought up the book Blitzed to trace the historical origins of specific substances, explaining that amphetamines like Adderall were originally developed by Nazi Germany as a chemical tool to help Nazi soldiers become more aggressive in combat. Means used this historical anecdote to illustrate broader points about the pharmaceutical industry, drug development, and the ways in which powerful chemical substances have been historically utilized for behavioral modification and enhancement. By citing the historical research found within the book's pages, the guest provided concrete background context to support his critical arguments regarding modern medicine, pharmaceutical practices, and the unexpected historical roots behind drugs commonly prescribed and consumed today.
Who recommended it
- Calley Means Recommended
Calley Means — 1 mention
“which if you read the book blitzed actually traces the history it was Aderall was developed by Nazi Germany as a tool for Nazi soldiers to be more aggressive”