> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.protein.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #677 | Cry$cross, Adam Curtis & Crypto Crossover 👾 - URL: https://www.protein.xyz/678-crycross-adam-curtis-and-crypto/ - Published: 2021-03-05T14:54:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-03-05T14:54:00.000Z - Author: Protein - Tags: Supplement, #Migrated-1715700289252, #Import 2024-05-14 15:25 Spring is (finally) here, so how are you all feeling? We’re doing pretty good, as 743 people participated in the launch of our [#INFLUENCE report](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/a-series-of-dirty-words-influence?ref=protein.xyz) a couple of weeks back, so if you missed the briefing you can watch it again [here](https://zoom.us/rec/share/czIzqtCLgYsqqi81MJ-OUs8HH7d50JDdLv36vgBXmmYp97f7faE5Zr0i4vtPYVAQ.ob2ZDsYSqwyfrutO?ref=protein.xyz) (password = 9q6NYy). You can also still grab a copy of the full report [here](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/a-series-of-dirty-words-influence?ref=protein.xyz) and peep the interviews with [Zaiba Jabbar](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/scheduled/zaiba-jabbar-hervisions?ref=protein.xyz) from [HERVISIONS](https://www.hervisions.world/?ref=protein.xyz) and [Bernard Koomson](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/bernard-koomson-deadhype?ref=protein.xyz) from [DeadHYPE](https://www.instagram.com/thedeadhype/?ref=protein.xyz). We’ve continued the conversation [online](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/4160790?ref=protein.xyz), where you can find out how our members are [feeling about Instagram](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/how-are-you-feeling-in-general-about-being-on-instagram?ref=protein.xyz), which brands they believe [behave authentically,](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/what-is-one-brand-that-you-think-behaves-authentically?ref=protein.xyz) and whether brands should be [entering decentralised communities](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/should-brands-be-entering-decentralised-digital-spaces-and-communities?ref=protein.xyz)? Our [Agency](https://www.proteinagency.com/?ref=protein.xyz) has also been busy putting some of this thinking into practice with the [“Music Take Us Further”](https://www.sleek-mag.com/article/tommy-jeans-sp21-campaign-music-takes-us-further/?ref=protein.xyz) campaign for [Tommy Jeans](https://www.instagram.com/TommyJeans/?ref=protein.xyz). Finally, we’re starting our International Women’s Day celebrations early by reminding you of our [Stories of Growth](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-growth/id1449302502?ref=protein.xyz) conversations with all these amazing females (in no particular order): [Kesang Ball](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-kesang-ball/id1449302502?i=1000469701455&ref=protein.xyz), [Liv Little](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-liv-little/id1449302502?i=1000448744539&ref=protein.xyz), [Siobhan Lyons](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-siobhan-lyons/id1449302502?i=1000467776951&ref=protein.xyz), [Phoebe Lovatt](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-phoebe-lovatt/id1449302502?i=1000500478343&ref=protein.xyz), [Danielle Pender](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6-danielle-pender/id1449302502?i=1000452272385&ref=protein.xyz), [Seetal Solanki](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/16-seetal-solanki/id1449302502?i=1000458866315&ref=protein.xyz), [Jodi Cariss](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-jodie-cariss/id1449302502?i=1000497508799&ref=protein.xyz), [Pip Jamieson](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-pip-jamieson/id1449302502?i=1000448744540&ref=protein.xyz), [Karinna Nobbs](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-karinna-nobbs/id1449302502?i=1000498465903&ref=protein.xyz), [Valentina Milanov‪a‬](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-valentina-milanova/id1449302502?i=1000458866317&ref=protein.xyz), [Louise Gray](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-louise-gray/id1449302502?i=1000468966418&ref=protein.xyz), [Sara Arnold](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/14-sara-arnold/id1449302502?i=1000458866316&ref=protein.xyz), [Henrietta Thompson](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-henrietta-thompson/id1449302502?i=1000455674864&ref=protein.xyz), [Lucy Hardcastle](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-lucy-hardcastle/id1449302502?i=1000455674861&ref=protein.xyz), [Hayley Louisa Brown](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-hayley-louisa-brown/id1449302502?i=1000455674863&ref=protein.xyz), [Gabby Edlin](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-gabby-edlin/id1449302502?i=1000452272384&ref=protein.xyz), [Pip Black, and Joan Murphy](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-pip-black-joan-murphy/id1449302502?i=1000468279145&ref=protein.xyz) ✌️ As always, a big thank you to everyone who contributed and if you want to see your project or event featured next month, you know what you need to do … [Join Protein](https://www.proteincommunity.com/sign%5Fup?ref=protein.xyz) --- #### [#playlists](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/4277991?ref=protein.xyz) Picking up the pace a little with multidisciplinary artist Crystal Simone, aka DJ [Cry$cross](https://www.instagram.com/crys%5Fcr0ss/?hl=en&ref=protein.xyz) aka Naija gal-dem - a name their friend came up with that ties together their Nigerian and Caribbean roots. Hit play and read the [Q&A here](https://bizaarbazaar.com/2021/01/19/qa-crycross/?ref=protein.xyz). Enjoy. --- #### [#influence](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/4160790?ref=protein.xyz) - Nikita Walia has a worthwhile read on the [New Gods - Celebrity, cultural imperialism, and the activist influencer](https://nikitawalia.substack.com/p/new-gods-i-celebrity-cultural-imperialism) - More useful tips for [how brands can use social influence](https://andjelicaaa.substack.com/p/three-models-of-social-influence-a04) by Ana Andjelic - Is OnlyFans the [next social media frontier](https://www.voguebusiness.com/companies/the-next-social-media-frontier-emerging-apps-for-fashion-brands?ref=protein.xyz)? Berlin’s [Voo Store](https://www.vooberlin.com/?ref=protein.xyz) thinks so - Enara Nazarova predicts the move of influence towards [shared ownership of niche/private networks](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/12345462?ref=protein.xyz) --- #### **[#collaboration](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/3428595?ref=protein.xyz)** - [Only One](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/12344918?ref=protein.xyz) is a new sustainability project by Protein member [Sara Scobie](https://www.proteincommunity.com/members/2155785?ref=protein.xyz) who’s looking for people to help with some user experience testing - Vanette Li is [starting a series](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/12150516?ref=protein.xyz) that educates on the very diverse and gorgeous expressions of Asian culture, [get in touch](https://www.proteincommunity.com/members/2172321?ref=protein.xyz) if you want to contribute - [Max Hagenbach](https://www.proteincommunity.com/members/6496683?ref=protein.xyz) is looking for somebody to join him on his [mission to improve sex education](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/12341952?ref=protein.xyz) - [Nina Pró](https://www.proteincommunity.com/members/6399886?ref=protein.xyz) wants to know if your [perception of screen time has changed due to the pandemic?](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/12369643?ref=protein.xyz) - Protein is all about collaboration, so what’s the one thing you need a hand with and one thing [you could offer in return?](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/protein-is-all-about-collaboration-between-members-so-whats-the-one-thing-you-need-a-hand-with-and-one-thing-you-could-offer-in-return?ref=protein.xyz) --- #### [#interesting](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/964353?ref=protein.xyz) - If you haven’t watched Adam Curtis’ epic [new series](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p093wp6h/cant-get-you-out-of-my-head?ref=protein.xyz) yet, you’re missing out. (And for non-UK folks, someone told us you might find something useful [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AdamCurtis/comments/lhikmn/cant%5Fget%5Fyou%5Fout%5Fof%5Fmy%5Fhead%5Fmirror/?ref=protein.xyz) 🤫) - [The Colour Balance](https://www.thecolourbalance.com/?ref=protein.xyz) looks to address the lack of diverse representation in photography. Their first virtual exhibition [Sonder](https://www.mitchellstudios.co.uk/sonder?ref=protein.xyz) beautifully showcases work by [Ejatu Shaw, Jack Lawson, Khalil Musa, and Serena Brown](https://kuula.co/share/7Rvzb?fs=1&info=1&logo=-1&thumbs=3&vr=1&zoom=1&ref=protein.xyz) and is definitely worth a wander around - Zara Sehr Ashraf asks [if anything really changed for the fashion industry since last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests?](https://www.theearthissue.com/news/post-black-lives-matter?ref=protein.xyz) - Continuing our education, [here are some perspectives](https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAUgm4lK--/?ref=protein.xyz) of what it is like to be Trans in the UK in 2021 - [Poc A Dot](https://www.instagram.com/poc%5Fa%5Fdot%5Fldn/?ref=protein.xyz) are creating spaces that centre care and community for queer, trans + intersex black and brown people in West London and beyond - Looking for some mini-courses on major topics? Look no further than [Cultural Index](https://www.instagram.com/theculturalindex/?ref=protein.xyz) which launched this week - Props to SoundCloud for introducing a [fan-powered royalty system](https://community.soundcloud.com/fanpoweredroyalties?ref=protein.xyz) - [Boys in Polish](https://www.instagram.com/boysinpolish/?ref=protein.xyz) are reconstructing masculinity one manicured finger at a time - Our friends at [Trippin](https://trippin.world/?ref=protein.xyz) have launched a [new podcast](http://hyperurl.co/29w0h9?ref=protein.xyz) and it’s definitely worth a listen - [The 10](https://theten.substack.com/) is a news and politics newsletter with 10 items that you can read in 5 minutes flat - [Daan Roosegaarde](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/daan-roosegaarde?ref=protein.xyz) has released [Urban Sun,](https://www.studioroosegaarde.net/project/urban-sun?ref=protein.xyz) a project to clean public space of coronavirus - [Phrase Fighter](https://www.phrasefighter.wtf/?ref=protein.xyz) is a game-metaphor of our public conversation online. It curates the quotes from a user-submitted link based on its semantic similarity to five preset filters (some great and disturbing voices of our time) ⚔️ - Nafsi has a good piece on the intersection of the [data and crafts movement](https://nafisi.design/bloglist/2021/1/12/the-data-and-crafts-movement?ref=protein.xyz) --- #### [#crypto](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/4518220?ref=protein.xyz) - Hypebeast asks if Christie’s Beeple sale is the [Crypto Art crossover moment?](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/beeple-christies-crypto-art-nft-everydays-the-first-500-days-interview-whale-shark-superrare?ref=protein.xyz) - The [Mint Fund](https://mint.af/?ref=protein.xyz) is a community project created to help BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists interested in bringing their art into the world of crypto as [NFTs](https://linda.mirror.xyz/df649d61efb92c910464a4e74ae213c4cab150b9cbcc4b7fb6090fc77881a95d?ref=protein.xyz) - Flash Art has a worthwhile read on the [response to the environmental cost of crypto art by artists, activists, and theorists](https://flash---art.com/2021/02/episode-v-towards-a-new-ecology-of-crypto-art/?ref=protein.xyz) - And in a similar vein, Sterling Crispin provides a [compelling argument](http://sterlingcrispin.blogspot.com/2021/02/crypto-art-sky-is-not-falling.html?ref=protein.xyz) about the environmental impact of NFTs and Crypto Art compared to other CO2 emitting sectors --- #### [#events](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events?ref=protein.xyz) - **Daily —** Stu has just [snagged a slot on Radio 1](https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrz7stAuoi/?ref=protein.xyz) 🎉, so it’s about time you got some daily [Breathpod in your routine](https://www.instagram.com/breathpod/channel?ref=protein.xyz) - **Daily —** [Free Coaching Sessions from Zoe Mallett](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/free-coaching-session-11709348?instance%5Findex=20210204T090000Z&ref=protein.xyz) is an accessible, relatable, and fresh approach to life coaching for anyone looking to live life with some purpose - **Daily —** Our friends at FRAME are keeping us on our toes with their online classes, so if you’re looking for some Cher-obics or Beyonce barre, [head this way](https://moveyourframe.com/on-demand/?ref=protein.xyz). Remember, [Protein Studios](https://www.proteinstudios.com/work?ref=protein.xyz) members get FREE classes 💯 - **Wellness Wednesday —** [Qigong with Darcy](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/qigong-flow-with-darcy-on-ig-live?instance%5Findex=20210310T123000Z&ref=protein.xyz) is a 30 min lunchtime session designed to help you release stress and tension, create greater balance, and an overall sense of health and vitality. Open to all levels - **Wellness Wednesday —** [Yoga with Gina](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/yoga-with-gina?instance%5Findex=20210310T190000Z&ref=protein.xyz) is a 60 min meditation, Vinyasa, and Yoga Nidra with our very own Gina Stewart. It's happening at 7pm GMT every Wednesday, open to all levels and pay what you feel - **6th —** [My Story, My Way: Free LGBTQ+ Workshop](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/my-story-my-way-free-lgbtq-workshop?instance%5Findex=20210306T100000Z&ref=protein.xyz) is a self-empowerment workshop exploring different creative methods of story-telling, looking at how we can share our unique personal narratives through artistic expression; such as poetry, dance, art, and song-writing - **7th —** In celebration of International Women’s Day, [Designing Sisterhood](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/designing-sisterhood-how-collaborative-practice-can-create-a-more-inclusive-future?instance%5Findex=20210307T140000Z&ref=protein.xyz) brings together leading thinkers and practitioners as they explore how collaborative practice could create a more inclusive future for architecture - **8th —** [Daye](https://yourdaye.com/?ref=protein.xyz) are dedicating the month of March to Women In Engineering, and to kick off their campaign, they're hosting [two virtual events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-engineering-design-engineering-101-tickets-143696806015?ref=protein.xyz) lead by the female engineers that have helped shape Daye - **11th —** [NOW Gallery](https://nowgallery.co.uk/?ref=protein.xyz) continues its talk series exploring colour in contemporary artistic practice through the works of British artist [Joy Gregory in Conversation with Kaia Charles](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/colour-as-memory-joy-gregory-in-conversation-with-kaia-charles?instance%5Findex=20210311T183000Z&ref=protein.xyz) - **15th —** [Join the conversation](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/race-identity-and-belonging-three-writers-share-their-personal-stories?instance%5Findex=20210315T200000Z&ref=protein.xyz) as three writers - Nikesh Shukla, Nadia Owusu, and Georgina Lawton - dig into their unique explorations of what it means to belong in an increasingly fractious political and social landscape. Chaired by gal-dem editor Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff - **24th —** [Protein Members Meet-up](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/protein-members-meetup-%F0%9F%91%8B?instance%5Findex=20210324T170000Z&ref=protein.xyz) come through and say 👋 - **25th —** [Make Type Talk in an Original Poster with Studio Nari](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/virtual-studio-make-type-talk-in-an-original-poster-with-studio-nari?instance%5Findex=20210325T183000Z&ref=protein.xyz) - **5th April —** [An Introduction to Rules of Growth](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/protein-studios-presents-an-introduction-to-rules-of-growth?instance%5Findex=20210405T130000Z&ref=protein.xyz) is a free workshop with Protein Founder & CEO, William Rowe, to help you grow your business, your team or yourself in a sustainable way --- Until next month. 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