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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 by clicking here. /trippy JAPANESE MAN WHO SPENT $16K TO BECOME A 'DOG' SAYS HE'S AFRAID OTHERS WILL THINK HE'S 'WEIRD' Months after shelling out thousands of dollars on a customized dog costume to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a canine, a Japanese man has raised concerns about what his friends might think of him. Toco, who documents his four-legged life on YouTube, commissioned model and sculpture company Zeppet to create a realistic rough collie costume for him earlier this year. The product, which cost 2 million yen (approximately $15,700 at the time), took some 40 days to finish after multiple rounds of revisions. Yahoo! News /health MATCH WITH THE RIGHT THERAPIST AND START YOUR SESSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME THROUGH BETTERHELP, THE TOP ONLINE NETWORK OF LICENSED THERAPISTS Therapy is hard work, but finding support shouldn't be. Find an affordable, accredited therapist to suit your situation — whether that's managing anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, or other mental health challenges — through BetterHelp's online platform. Once you've been matched, scheduling live video and phone sessions is simple, and so is unlimited messaging with your therapist. Join the millions that have started therapy through BetterHelp with 25 percent off your first month. [Partner] TRY BETTERHELP NOW /ai POP QUIZ, HOT SHOT: CAN YOU SPOT WHICH IMAGE WAS CREATED BY A.I.? A little new year fun for you — can you tell which image is created by a human and which was created by a bot? By the way, the point isn't how hard or easy this is, it's the fact that A.I. keeps advancing at such a rapid pace. Even the most obvious images here are still something to somewhat behold. NBC News /innovation THE SUPPLEMENT STARTUP THAT'S GETTING THINGS RIGHT One morning, Dr. Chris Jackson, a former Combat Medic and Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army — now a renowned Doctor of Pharmacy and Researcher — woke up and thought, The supplement industry is bad. Plain and simple. So, he started his own company, BetterBrand, and built the entire thing on custom formulas based on thorough, great research. From supplements to help clear mucus and enhance lung health to a simple supplement that can help replenish your body after a night of partying, they have it all. This is the supplement brand of the future, get onboard. GET BETTER WITH BETTERBRAND /exterior @archinect /cosmos LOCKHEED MARTIN'S VISION FOR MARS BASE IN 2050 At its "Destination: Space 2050" event in October Lockheed Martin (one of the largest American aerospace, advanced technologies and defense companies) shared its vision of a vibrant space economy in the year 2050. Here Lockheed Martin envisions a future on Mars with "power beaming, laser communications and robotic in‑situ construction for a sustainable living and economic environment." HumanMars.net /life FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK GOING WELL GLOBALLY, STUDY SAYS A global study into the four‑day workweek has reported positive results all round. 33 companies and 903 workers are trialing a four‑day workweek over a period of 6 months and in a recent survey, the vast majority reported they would not go back to a five‑day workweek after it has ended. Forbes /posted @maxdrekker /bites Diversify your workouts with 20% this in‑home pilates reformer. It looks great, you'll look great — It's a win‑win You don't have to cope with mental health challenges alone. Find your therapist on BetterHelp and connect via live video, phone and chat — Start today Really sore after a workout on your new pilates reformer? Hammer it out with 83% off this incredible massage device — It's ready when you are THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser