# [S1E13] Beautifying the body directly

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Podcast: [True Magic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-magic-6458082)
Published: 2026-03-09T22:30:25+00:00
Episode link: https://www.truemagic.nz/p/s1e13-beautifying-the-body-directly
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## Resource

If clothes are an extension of our bodies, to add glory to them, what should we think about beautifying ourselves more directly? Is there a principled difference between clothes, makeup, skincare, and even cosmetic surgery? Is it vain to mitigate aging, or is it just like treating a disease? How will people modify their bodies in the postmillennial future? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truemagic.nz/subscribe

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