People have been sniffing glue, paint, petrol etc for a very long time and society hasn't collapsed. Society doesn't generally benefit from the contributions of the sort of people who do this kind of thing.
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nitrous oxide isn't nearly as dangerous as glue, paint, or petrol
Which makes it even less likely that this would herald civilisational collapse.
I always liked the smell of gas and Elmer’s glue. If it was safe to huff I probably would.
Just having a bit of fun with this article. Imagine your in the early 1900’s and time traveling to present day and reading this article 😂. BTW I have genuine hope for the future.