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Preying on insecurities is morally repulsive, but it does offer some of the most appealing packaging; scratch offs, energy drinks, gas station dick pills. Some shit screaming at you in all caps reading MONEY TIME and you think, “yeah, maybe my life can change too”. And even if we all know that its promise is hollow, just being in the presence of such boldness is comforting.
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“All those heavily roided finance bros tenderly imagining what the other might want, these deep empaths trying to conjure your desires before you've even formulated them yourself. Che vuoi? What do you want? Is it equity in Tesla at $850 a share? Is that what your heart desires?”
May 2, 2024
Consumerism is fascinating, especially for someone who studied both Sociology and Media Literacy in school. Commercials are rich texts full of cultural values and norms. They’re incredibly interesting to watch.
Dec 1, 2024
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My all time favorite show of the last few years. I’m halfway through a podcast recap series (on Seeking Derangements with Ben Mora & Hesse Deni, the first few episodes are free and the rest are on patreon). Here’s the elevator pitch: Three self-made billionaires are dropped in small American cities with fake identities and none of their possessions or contacts. With only a truck, a smartphone and $100 in their pocket, can they prove the American dream is still alive by starting businesses that reach a 1 Million dollar valuation in just three months??Ever since becoming a business owner I’ve done a deep dive into business media like this because it really gamifies life into a speedrun where now the variables and game elements are people and products and prices and logistics systems. It’s like applying D&D game theory to all of the connected economies in a city, which sounds stupid except they’re kind of right. Real life is just like that!
Mar 29, 2023
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Lived in southeastern pa my entire life and always enjoyed fishing and hiking growing up. Been spending the last few years reading and learning more about properly identifying the native and invasive flora in our area. So many delicious edible berries/fruits and mushrooms to be had, just have to know what you’re looking for.
Mar 12, 2024
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Never had the opportunity to play the original game but this shit is so much fun, incredible soundtrack. Cant recommend this enough
Mar 12, 2024
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Farscape is an Australian sci-if series by the Jim Henson company, best known for its original character and set design. What really stands out to me is its innovative use of makeup, costumes, and puppetry. I like Farscape because I’m kind of dumb and most sci fi is too smart for me. Farscape is fun to look at, and that’s on my level.
Mar 12, 2024