There were many approaches to the re-voicings – some actors over-acted in an attempt to get political points across; others attempted to be neutral; some journalists asked the actors to deliberately speak out of sync, to highlight the absurdity of the restriction.
Im kind of obsessed with this idea of re-voicing... there is something here for a project.
The question that remains is whether we will choose to embrace slop or cultivate desire for something else entirely: cultural forms moving beyond synthetic reproduction, oriented toward flourishing rather than extraction; toward ecological regeneration rather than a hyper-metabolic state of exhaustion and breakdown.
are these really the only options?
AI-powered personas like Lil Miquela achieve engagement rates far beyond human influencers.21
this isn't true though — Lil Miquela has been around for years and there haven't been significant AI influencers who've taken it to the same level as her
Each generative AI query burns at least ten times more power than traditional web searches
where is the citation for this, I wonder?
Jean Baudrillard once said the simulation comes first and ultimately replaces the real.4
banger
FAQS
are there any FAQs you can come up with where the answer is a flat-out "NO"?
In this immersion, we approach archetypal studies from a holistic, embodied, and creative lens. We also bring in contemplative practices, somatic explorations, and energy medicine tools.
this whole section is feeling a little vague for me (it's the only time I felt myself slow down while reading this page) — I would focus more on Venus and Mars as the potential pathfinders to the answers your student seeks, and why you are leaning on them in this immersion a little bit more here. I think grounding this section down with more specifics will help it feel more tangible.
It doesn’t need to take years for you. Together, we will co-create a space that facilitates the arrival of insights that encourage you to make gentle, meaningful changes to your everyday reality. With simple, trusted energy practices I’ve taught private clients and students over the years, our work is to build internal resources that effortlessly transforms you on a daily basis
I would make this bigger!
JOIN NOW
I think we need an introduction to the program name (again) length of time, details, etc here. then you can go into the next graph
assumes
small typo here
YOUR OWN CREATIVE WELL for the next 3 months?
On first read, I'm not seeing the direct connection that this is what I need to do to lean back in to my life (yet) -- might just mean switching this copy out and including it in this bigger text section
YOU’VE LEARNED HOW TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. NOW YOu’RE READY TO LEAN BACK IN.
this is VERY good
But frankly, it doesn’t quite have the same zing as a fairly well-traveled adult.
screaming! yes
In random moments, you find yourself wondering if you should just burn it all to the ground and start over.
I would make this bolder - on first read I'm thinking that I would maybe even make this the header because it's very striking and head-nod-y
Past versions of you would give anything to be where you are.And yet somewhere deep down, you can’t help but wonder…Did I miss anything? Is this it?Did I build the wrong life?Why do I still feel like something’s off?
this is sooooo good!
change
I think this is great, and we just need a little bridge to connect these ideas. Something like: That's because you've been getting answers designed for someone else's life, someone else's nervous system, someone else's problems. Ancient Greek philosophy worked differently. It wasn't about following someone else's rules—it was about developing your own capacity for wisdom. The Eleusinian Mysteries weren't a TED talk you attended once; they were an initiatory experience that changed how you understood reality. Protection practices weren't one-size-fits-all Instagram graphics; they were adapted to your specific life, your specific threats.
This is an invitation to KNOW THYSELF.
Add the dates and times
Because what if it's ok to be a bit woo-woo and also want to dive deeper into Aristotle? What if it's ok to be suspicious of all that IG manifestation talk, but still want to turn up the volume on the magic you know exists in the world? And finally, what if it's ok to be a bit nerdy, but also super curious about working with Greek and Balkan protection magic?
I think we asked a ton of hypothetical questions up top, so for sake of changing the structure up a bit I'd phrase this like:
This course assumes you're the kind of person who wants BOTH: the philosophical framework and the practical magic. Who finds TikTok manifestation culture too shallow but also knows there's something real happening when you work with ritual. Who wants to understand the 'why' behind the protection practices, not just follow instructions. If that's you, you're in the right place
What if you could do this while also indulging your curiosity to delve deeper into philosophy and magic, inspired by Hellenic traditions?
I think we could do something stronger here! "You don't have to choose between intellectual rigor and magical practice. Ancient Greek philosophers didn't. The same people who invented formal logic also practiced protective rituals. The same culture that gave us Aristotle also gave us the Eleusinian Mysteries. Philosophy and folklore weren't separate—they were two ways of understanding the same reality"
And from that perspective, you might actually “fix” more.
This is a little unclear, just change to something like, "And if you stop trying to "fix" yourself, some of your most painful woes would simply resolve themselves?"
Three things
just make this a little clearer -- "But maybe the problem isn't your self-help book addiction — it's the fact that you're trying to "fix" your social media hygiene at all. Consider this: 1... "
So many of us go through phases where it feels like we're spinning our wheels.
Cut this!
A 4-week journey designed to help us let go of what’s not ours, live more in tune with the seasons (something hard in modern life), and protect our peace + energy in a world that is increasingly clawing for our attention.
maybe something instead that leads with the benefit upfront like: Four weekly workshops that adapt ancient Greek and Balkan protection and intention practices for modern life. You'll learn what's actually yours to carry, how to work with seasonal energy instead of your Google calendar, and why Persephone's story is the best manual for protecting your attention we have
designed to help us let go of what’s not ours
can this be more specific? "let go of what's not ours" — maybe something like, "push the mute button on your inner hater" ... not that, something better!
ANCIENT GREEK MYSTERY SCHOOL: OLD WAYS FOR MODERN MYSTICS
I would make this hierarchy stand out more -- this should be bigger!
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