The Glow-Up Chronicle
The Science and History of Human Upgrade. A newsletter about biology, food, and anthropology for a smarter transformation and self-improvement.
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A Different Story of Success (opens the original)
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Sometimes I feel like dropping everything to live in a house with a farm and a garden. The idea of “slow living” appeals to me at times.But maybe we aren’t meant to be constantly on the go.Agnes Martin realized this very early on. She grew up on the vast plains of Saskatchewan, where the horizon distorts one’s perception of time. Even back then, what she dreamed of wasn’t adventure. It was a quiet room and a steady hand.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/i
The Healthy Craving That Improved My Skin and Something Deeper (opens the original)
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You Eat Well, So Why Don’t You Feel Well? The Hidden Barriers to Health (opens the original)
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For years, I’ve been a dedicated disciple of healthy living. Since I turned 21, my life has been a regimented pursuit of wellness: my daily ration was consistently filled with at least 500 grams of vibrantly colored vegetables and fruits, I had chicken, fish, eggs, red meat for the high quality iron and protein, I prioritized dietary variety, and my weekly schedule non-negotiably included two exercise sessions. I was, by all standard measures, doing everything right.<a class="image-link image2 i
Why Refusing to Think Became My Productivity Hack (opens the original)
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Why Gifted Children Sometimes Disappear (opens the original)
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