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Ketamine, Mental Health & the Limits of AI Therapy

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02.06.25 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann dive into the conversation around ketamine and mental health after Elon Musk’s recent denial of drug abuse claims. The team also takes a nostalgic detour, ranking the catchiest TV ad jingles—complete with a memorable performance from Leigh-Ann. Plus, Dr Hanan joins the show to unpack the role of AI in psychology: can it truly understand human emotion, or are we fooling ourselves?
1 Jun 2025 9PM English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · News

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