Topic: Google Translate

Chris Bennett describes his research process, utilizing Google Books to find references to cannabis in Latin texts from the 15th and 16th centuries. He highlights "gems" found in the works of Zosimos and Paracelsus, including early treatments for epilepsy using cannabis. Bennett emphasizes the importance of tracking various historical spellings of the word to uncover hidden references.

The guests discuss the difficulty of accessing the full scope of Boris Hatibov's work, noting that while some data is online, there are allegedly over 16,000 pages of material that remain untranslated or missing. They emphasize the analytical effort required to systematize these Russian texts for English speakers.