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How ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Explains the Mushroom’s Appeal

‘THIS YEAR'S MODEL’

The humble mushroom has a lot to teach us, but what we’re learning right now is how easily even a plant can be appropriated for the purposes of capitalism.

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My Instagram feed is currently riddled with mushroom advertisements. A mushroom beverage exceeds coffee for focus and health benefits! Mushroom face serums provide youthful, plump-celled, and small-pored complexions! Another mushroom supplement rivals Xanax! To say nothing of the anti-dementia mushrooms, cancer-fighting mushrooms, gut-health mushrooms, and luxury magic

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