HIVE· 83%18m·2026-08-21·ScienceOur Best "Invention": What Dogs Reveal About the Metacrisis | Frankly 156
This week, Nate turns a late-night emergency vet visit for one of his dogs into a broader reflection on the extraordinary relationship between dogs and humans. While dogs have been human companions for thousands of years, the modern version of "man's best friend" is a remarkably recent product of abundant energy,…
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“Random thoughts: The high cost of veterinary clinics has become outrageous and is due to the fact that corporations and private equity firms now own up to 75% of vet emergency clinics- - profit, profit. Exact numbers for literal "abandonmen…”
“to be frank, that was the most beautiful frankly. pass the tissues, and give my regards to Muffy. love you Nate!”
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