Navigating the Metabolic Era: Surviving a Toxic World
Kim Kardashian's latest line of concrete bathroom products has sparked a discussion about the potential for concrete to promote wellness and self-care, despite its negative environmental impact. As the world grapples with the consequences of industrial modernity, the idea of transforming and digesting the toxic elements of our built environment is gaining traction. Metabolic metaphors and processes, such as composting and biohacking, are emerging as solutions to crises and ways to reimagine growth and transformation. The metabolic era represents a shift towards submission and transformative annihilation, as we seek new ways of being in a world that is running out of resources.