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 MemeMagic: Weaving Spells with the Threads of Viral Culture

The digital realm thrums with a symphony of information, a cacophony of images, words, and sounds that weave a tapestry of human experience. Within this swirling vortex of data, a new form of magic is taking shape – the magic of memes.  These seemingly innocuous cultural artifacts, often dismissed as mere entertainment or fleeting trends, possess a hidden power, a potent ability to influence the…

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Sourcery: Hack the Hidden Source Code of Reality 

Posted by Artifex on November 15, 2024 The release of our groundbreaking work Memeticon sparked intense discussion about the intersection of technology and magical practice. As we approach the New Year’s Day 2025 launch of Technonomicon: Reality-Hacking and the Art of Technomancy, I want to share some profound insights about integrating artificial intelligence with magical work—insights that…

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Augmented Reality Spirit Guides: Your Personal Digital Daemon

Introduction to Augmented Reality and Spirit Guides Augmented reality (AR) is a transformative technology that enhances our perception of the real world by overlaying digital information onto physical environments. Through devices such as smartphones, tablets, and AR glasses, users can experience an integrated view that combines their immediate surroundings with virtual elements. This…

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Harnessing the Power of Fiction: Integrating Pop Culture into Your Magickal Practice

Introduction: The Intersection of Fiction and Magick In contemporary magickal practices, the incorporation of elements from pop culture—encompassing movies, books, anime, and various fictional universes—has become a notable trend. This approach highlights the profound connection between creativity and spirituality, illustrating how narratives, characters, and themes can serve as powerful…

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The Convergence of Technology and Magick: Bridging the Realms of Science and Spirituality

Understanding Technology and Magick In order to comprehend the convergence of technology and magick, it is essential to define both terms within their respective historical and cultural contexts. Technology can be described as the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, enabling humanity to create tools, systems, and devices that enhance our ability to manipulate the…

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The survey, which drew responses from 5,699 published authors, found that in 2022, their median gross pre-tax income from their books was $2,000. When combined with other writing-related income, the total annual median income was $5,000. The median book-related income for survey respondents in 2022 was up 9% from 2018, adjusted for inflation, with all the increase coming from full-time authors, whose income was up 20%, compared to a 4% decline for part-time authors.

While the combined income (book income plus other writing-related income) of full-time, established authors (those who had written a book in 2018 or before) rose 21% in 2022 (to $23,329) from 2018, the median income was still below poverty level. Earnings solely from book-related sources increased from $9,997 to $12,000 in that period. The importance of nonbook writing-related income to authors cannot be overstated: 56% of respondents reported that such activities as journalism, conducting events, editing, ghostwriting, and teaching more than doubled their income.

The report did have some good news for aspiring authors, finding that the top 10% of established authors who participated in the survey had median book income of $275,000 last year. On the flip side, the bottom 50% had median book income of $1,300.