S2 Ep47: Spreading Cannabis Awareness with Stephen Murphy from Prohibition Partners

Published: April 24, 2023, 9 a.m.

We start off by diving into a piece on a report from LADBible that states only 35% of Brits support cannabis legalization. Stephen believes that the public is still neglecting cannabis because they are unfamiliar with the plant and it is seen as a negative influence on society. Through Prohibition Partners, he clarifies, \u201cwe have a chance to really catch up on this wonderful plant and really get to understand the benefits cannabis can do for us in society as a medicine, food, ingredient, and material.\u201d
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\nThe podcast continues with Stephen discussing the relationship between cannabis and technology. Specifically, he mentions the high demand for the tech around the plant in the B2B marketplace. \u201cThere\u2019s already [an] explosive demand for cannabis, and companies and markets are trying to respond as quickly as possible and trying to be successful in tech platforms to facilitate that demand.\u201d He adds that these tech services and platforms are essential, especially for his industry, because they help provide security, transparency, and trust for the people.\xa0
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\nWe dive deeper into Stephen\u2019s interest in spreading awareness and reliable information on the importance of cannabis. He believes he will have a much \u201cwider impact for generations\u201d by presenting the case for the legalization of cannabis.\xa0
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\nAs the episode continues to explore Stephen's experience of technology, leadership, and corporate life, we also discover his goals and hope for cannabis in the future.\xa0
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