The hottest Amazon Substack posts right now

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Amazonian Brujos: The Sorcerers Serving You Ayahuasca

Tripsitter • 159 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Shamanism Magic Amazon Psychedelics
  1. Amazonian shamans in the jungle often engage in feuds and conflicts using magical tools like darts and spirits.
  2. Shamanic warfare in the Amazon involves real belief in sorcery and its consequences can be severe, including death and financial ruin.
  3. Westerners seeking shamanic experiences in the Amazon may face challenges due to cultural differences and the real dangers of engaging in local practices.

Is deforestation in the Amazon falling?

Sustainability by numbers • 145 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Deforestation Amazon Brazil Environmental Policy Conservation efforts
  1. Deforestation rates in the Amazon have fallen by 42% compared to last year.
  2. Lula da Silva, the new Brazilian president, has seen success in reducing deforestation since taking office.
  3. Getting deforestation down to zero will take time and effort due to economic trade-offs and the need for a multi-country approach.
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Failing to Build a Side Income Stream Through Amazon Affiliate Marketing

The Fat Software Engineer • 41 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
💼 Business Amazon Income Streams Personal Finance Blogging
  1. Amazon affiliate marketing may seem simple but is actually a tough grind to build a side income stream.
  2. Selecting the right niche for affiliate marketing is crucial - not too narrow, not too broad.
  3. Passion and interest in what you write about can lead to more success than just chasing affiliate income.