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From Psychedelics to KPods: A Different Kind of Experimentation

Thursday, August 28, 2025 - Filed in: General Interest
kpods
In the 1960s, experimentation was part of the air we breathed. The world felt like it was opening up, and many young people turned to substances like cannabis, LSD, or mushrooms in search of something larger — whether it was deeper meaning, artistic inspiration, or simply rebellion against authority. Risky, yes, but often framed as “mind-expanding.”

Fast forward to today, and I recently came across something I had never heard of before: KPods. At first glance, they look like any other sleek vape pod — flavored, discreet, and modern. But appearances are deceiving. These are not just nicotine devices. Many contain potent anaesthetics like etomidate, ketamine, or cocktails of other synthetic drugs. Unlike the substances of the 60s, which were at least somewhat understood, these pods carry an unpredictable and extreme risk. Read More...

If It’s Hard to Buy, It’s Going to Be Hard to Sell: A Legal Perspective

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Filed in: General Interest
Hard to buy
There’s an old saying in business: “If it’s hard to buy, it’s going to be hard to sell.” At first glance, it’s a piece of common sense—you struggle to purchase a house on an odd-sized lot, or a car with unusual features, and later discover that others struggle to see its value too.

But this principle applies far beyond real estate or consumer goods. It’s a useful lens for thinking about legal matters, because the challenges you encounter at the beginning of a deal, contract, or dispute often foreshadow the challenges you’ll face at the end. Read More...