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I have to say, the overall quality of what I'm reading on Substack is really impressive. I can almost forget that I'm still mostly embedded in an aliterate, anti-intellectual culture of people who think that writing and discussion consist entirely of superficial hot takes, mean-edged snark, and ambiguity-laden sarcasm. Not that there's anything wrong with a neat, irony-laden one-liner, but if that's all there is, things go stale fast.

This is more like the Internet I had in mind 25 years ago. Could it be that Substack is at the leading edge of a cultural renaissance? Stay tuned.

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This was very resonant and affirming! I've experienced the same internal battles you describe here regarding my own work writing about consciousness-altering substances, and it's helpful to remember how much of this inner narrative is just shame and cultural stigma.

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For those who don't love how THC edibles make you feel, Delta-8 is a whole 'nuther ball game. It gives you the feeling of having smoked a little without the smoking. No heavy couch lock, just a nice relaxed feeling. A heavier dose makes sleeping easier. A vaped version is light enough to keep your head while feeling good. It's one of the few new cannabinoids on the block that's worth fighting for and we'll keep doing so for our customers.

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I want to know more!

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