Palantir and other tech companies are stocking offices with tobacco products
7 hours ago
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- Tech companies like Palantir and Hello Patient are stocking office vending machines with tobacco products to boost employee productivity.
- Nicotine pouches from brands like Lucy and Sesh are being offered for free in Palantir's offices, targeting employees and guests over 21.
- Tobacco products, especially nicotine pouches, are making a workplace comeback as a safer alternative to traditional smoking or drugs.
- Biohacking trends in Silicon Valley, including nicotine use, are gaining popularity, with figures like Bryan Johnson pushing extreme health measures.
- Doctors warn against using tobacco for biohacking, citing long-term health risks, despite nicotine pouches being marketed as smoke-free alternatives.
- Hello Patient's founder experimented with nicotine pouches but stopped after developing an addiction, questioning their overall benefit.