7 Things to (Digitally) Consume this Week
Trail mix of curious content from across the internet.
1. How mushroom time-lapses are filmed
Who knew filming the growth of fungi everyday could become a spiritual practice? Louie Schwartzberb, director of Fantastic Fungi’s, takes you behind the scenes and science of mushroom time-lapses.
2. This “super banana” was designed to save lives. But would you eat it?
We’ve all been told that “food is medicine”, but what if a banana could prevent blindness? And how do you feel about genetically modified food (even if it could save millions)? Read full article on National Geographic
3. Mark Masons guide to the f-ing attention diet (explicit)
Junk information for the mind, is what junk food is for the body. And just like a food diet, the attention diet can bring some order back into your consumption. The key is to cut out the junk information, find nutritious resources and embrace mindful consumption. Read full article on Mark Mason
4. Neutrophil alphabet
A bunch of white blood cells that spell out A→Z? Intriguing. Ash Publication
5. A podcast about why wellness sells + benefits and harms of wellness culture
The logic of restoration verses the logic of enhancement, and the fluid movement between the two. Plus much more.
6. How the great artists influenced the evolution of anatomy
Creating bodies of art and art of bodies. Renaissance artists were known to dabble with the scalpel as well as the pencil and brush. Read full article on Met Museum
7. Enchanting video of black herbalist Emma Dupree
Affectionately known as “granny woman” and for her nine-herb tonic. Emma Dupree shared her traditional knowledge with doctors and neighbours alike. Watch documentary on ECU Digital Collections.