People Seriously Think Astroworld Deaths Were A Travis Scott Satanic Ritual

Plus, Netflix now lets you play video games for some reason

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /vice WILL THE MAGIC OF PSYCHEDELICS TRANSFORM PSYCHIATRY? Imagine a medicine that could help people process disturbing memories, sparking behavioral changes rather than merely burying and suppressing symptoms and trauma. For the millions suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, such remedies for their daily struggles could be on the horizon. Psychiatry is rapidly heading towards a new frontier — and it's all thanks to psychedelics. The Guardian /money MILLIONAIRES USE THIS UNEXPECTED NEW APP TO GROW THEIR WEALTH (AND NOW YOU CAN TOO) Masterworks, the $1B tech unicorn, lets users invest in the growing art market. In fact, membership is free. Investing in art is by no means a new concept. The ultra-wealthy have bet on art for centuries. When you realize Contemporary art outperformed the S&P 500 by 174% from 1995–2020, it's easy to understand why. Plus, the global value of art is expected to grow by 53% by 2026, with little historical correlation to public equities. Thanks to Masterworks.io, you can invest in art just like buying stocks online. Want in? Futurist subscribers skip their waitlist. [Partner] /meta AR PIONEER WARNS THAT METAVERSE COULD MAKE "REALITY DISAPPEAR" An innovator in early AR systems has a dire prediction: The metaverse could change the fabric of reality as we know it. Louis Rosenberg, a computer scientist and developer of the first functional AR system at the Air Force Research Laboratory, penned an op-ed in Big Think this weekend that warned the metaverse — an immersive VR and AR world currently being developed by The Company Formerly Known as Facebook — could create what sounds like a real-life cyberpunk dystopia. Futurism /gadget WANNA BUILD A ROBOT? OF COURSE YOU DO. Robots have gone so mainstream, we've gotten to the point of joking about their attire. But just because we like to laugh at videos of Boston Dynamics creations dancing doesn't mean they aren't an essential part of our everyday lives. From manufacturing and supply chain operations to going to the moon and helping with everyday consumer tasks, robots are truly everywhere. They're so prevalent that you'd be excused for wanting your very own personal robot. Build one yourself and save nearly $400 ahead of Black Friday. Engadget /exterior @shaunagoodgold /story PEOPLE SERIOUSLY THINK ASTROWORLD DEATHS WERE A TRAVIS SCOTT SATANIC RITUAL On the surface, the Astroworld tragedy appears to be another incredibly sad instance of people being trampled and suffocated to death at a concert — but of course, in the world we now live in, every mass-death event is somehow proof of a grand conspiracy or something greater. So it's depressingly unsurprising that a plethora of content has been created pushing the conspiracy that a popular rapper conducted a large-scale ritualistic sacrifice to Satan in plain sight took place this weekend. Vice /lifehack STILL USING EVITE? UPGRADE TO GREENVELOPE Holidays, weddings, milestone birthdays, annual board meetings, the Big Game That Shall Not Be Named, and so many other days call for a gathering of people. And gatherings call for those people actually RSVPing to your damn invites. You could use any number of methods of hunting folks down, digitally or otherwise, but if you're going to opt for online (which — duh), why not bring that experience into 2021? Seattle-based brand Greenvelope is redefining electronic invitations by offering elegant, effortless, and eco-friendly stationery suites and event management that can be customized and tailored to fit any style, vision, or branding. Save time, save trees, save money, and get to the actual event with less stress. Greenvelope /tech NETFLIX NOW LETS YOU PLAY VIDEO GAMES FOR SOME REASON If you're an Android user and a Netflix subscriber, your login credentials now officially double as a pass to access five new games the streaming platform began rolling out this week as part of its quest to find and keep new subscribers. Weirdly, there's no Squid Games, which seems like an easy home run. Gizmodo /posted @praguestagirl /bites You know what they say: always be learning. Get lifetime access to online courses in Microsoft, business, technology, leisure, and more Where to invest $100k right now? Top financial experts say art. With Masterworks.io you can invest in multimillion-dollar art and get priority access An excellent gift for kids (or maybe their parents), this award-winning family toy, backed by neuroscience, encourages them to form good habits using positive reinforcement THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291