The long read: Demand for ‘healing’ crystals is soaring – but many are mined in deadly conditions in one of the world’s poorest countries. And there is little evidence that this billion-dollar industry is cleaning up its act
i know that ultimately this is eating disorder culture as a woman of Adolescent Crystal Light experience but... i can't face it lol
i know that ultimately this is eating disorder culture as a woman of Adolescent Crystal Light experience but... i can't face it lol— joanie (@laracroftbarbie) April 6, 2023
Sanitizing the Psychedelic Revolution
Big Pharma is rushing to monetize ancient healing practices, but what’s left might not be the same medicine
Shedding light on the dark web
The drug trade is moving from the street to online cryptomarkets. Forced to compete on price and quality, sellers are upping their game
The Technological Poison Pill: How ATProtocol Encourages Competition, Resists Evil Billionaires, Lock-In & Enshittification
Disclosure: I’m on the board of Bluesky, so feel free to take as many grains of salt as you want in reading it, even though part of this is cheering on a new entrant looking to build an alternative…
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Taking on the Technosphere: A Kitchen Debate
In his original writings on the technosphere from the early 2010s, Peter Haff identified its existence as a grand metabolizing system. Back in early 2016, spurred on by the preparation for HKW’s Anthropocene Campus: The Technosphere Issue, a vehement debate sprang up in the home of science and technology scholars Gabrielle Hecht and Paul N. Edwards: How valid is Haff’s approach? What is its overall reality? And what is its heuristic purpose? In this republication of their dispute, you, the reader, can engage alongside Hecht and Edwards in the ongoing question of whether the concept of the technosphere is indeed “a useful tool,” “silverware,” or “a barren gadget” in understanding the current and future condition of planet Earth.
The Scourge of Worker Wellness Programs
Employers have become obsessed with improving the health of their employees. But does it do anyone any good?
Mental Wealth
TL;DR • When it comes to mental health, our society approaches it like we did with physical health 50 years ago. We only think about it when something goes wrong. • To the wider public, mental heal…
The Unhealthy Truth Behind 'Wellness' and 'Clean Eating'
My eating disorder had once looked very different, and then I found wellness—but I was not well.
Dark Factories: Rise of the Trycycle – Dan Shapiro's Blog
Companies are now producing Dark Factories – engines that turn specs into shipping software. The implementations can be complex and sometimes involve Mad Max metaphors. But they don’t have to be like…
Serenity and the Myth of "Getting Out the Signal" - Reactor
We want to believe that knowledge will change the world for the better, but it's not always that simple.
“BUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITH CRYPTOART WILL BE SOLVED SOON, RIGHT?”
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are an absolute disaster for so many more reasons than the ecological.
Ethereal Ascension
41❤ 1.9⭐ | by cakey Ethereal Ascension invites you into a mystical realm where the fundamental energies of existence flow through your fingertips, waiting to be harnessed and shaped by your will. As a seeker of power in this ethereal dimension, you'll channel essence, create realms, collect artifacts, explore dungeons, and ultimately transcend the mortal plane through multiple ascensions. Start your adventure by channeling Etheric Essence - the fundamental energy of all creation. With each click, you harness more power, slowly building your reservoir of mystical energy. As your essence grows, unlock access to Mystical Realms that automatically generate essence for you - from the serene Luminous Gardens to the cosmic majesty of the Divine Nexus and beyond. We've got a complete extensive in-game Grimoire, accessible via the "Grimoire" button at the top of your screen. This ancient tome of knowledge contains detailed explanations of all game mechanics, strategic advice, and the complete lore of the ethereal realms. **Build your collection of Realms** Create and upgrade a diverse portfolio of 20 unique realms, each with its own production rate and essence flow. Strategically balance your realm acquisitions to maximize essence generation through powerful synergy effects. Watch as your essence production grows from mere droplets to a cascading flood of cosmic energy! **Discover Ancient Artifacts** Uncover and collect over 50 powerful artifacts that enhance your abilities in various ways: * Channeling Artifacts that multiply your essence gain per click * Realm Artifacts that boost production of specific realms * Global Artifacts that improve all essence generation * Ascension Artifacts that persist through ascensions and enhance power point gain **Master the Arcane Skill Tree** Ascend beyond the mortal plane to earn Power Points, which unlock permanent abilities in your Arcane Powers tree. Master over 30 unique powers organized in a strategic skill grid: * Production Powers enhance essence generation * Economy Powers reduce costs and improve efficiency * Special Powers transform gameplay mechanics with unique effects * Synergy Powers create powerful interactions * Dungeon Powers improve your combat performance **Delve Into Ethereal Dungeons** Test your might in procedurally generated dungeons filled with challenges and rewards: * Navigate through interconnected rooms with different types and dangers * Battle enemies in turn-based combat using both physical attacks and essence magic * Discover treasures and increase your power through permanent upgrades * Hunt for legendary dungeon artifacts that persist through ascensions * Defeat powerful bosses to claim the ultimate rewards **Legendary Feats Await** Complete over 90 challenging achievements across multiple categories: * Essence Feats for production milestones * Realm Feats for expanding your cosmic footprint * Power Feats for mastering arcane abilities * Dungeon Feats for combat prowess and exploration * Ascension Feats for transcendence beyond the material plane **Persistent Progress** Your journey through the ethereal realms is automatically saved, ensuring your progress is never lost. Export your save data for safekeeping or to continue your adventure across devices. -------------------------------------------------------- With infinite ascensions, each enhancing your power for the next cycle, your journey through Ethereal Ascension never truly ends. How far into the cosmic void will your power reach? *Transcend the mundane. Channel the ethereal. Ascend beyond.* Ethereal Ascension awaits - will you answer the call to cosmic power?
