# Alchemical Journey

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Podcast: [System Failure](https://stenobird.com/podcast/system-failure-6585373)
Published: 2026-05-14T07:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.systemfailure.org/p/alchemical-journey-13c
Audio file: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197120583/9df3488eb590a2c24c0765875c3a27a2.mp3
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Duration seconds: 804

## Resource

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “ Alchemical Journey” . Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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