Weekly Wrap: Jan 28-Feb 3

This week on Planet Nude: AI deepfakes, the immediacy of nakedness, #WorkingNakedDay, and more. Plus podcasts!

Feb 04, 2024

Greetings readers, and welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap, Planet Nude’s Saturday evening digest. If your week has slipped by in a blur, worry not. Every Saturday, as nightfall beckons, we bring you a compact roundup of the week’s highlights—our top stories, artistic expressions, and engaging conversations. Consider it your essential weekly brief, here to keep you in the loop and within the Planet Nude orbit. 🚀

Here are your stories from this week:

Remembering Eva Grant (1924-2024)

Annebella Pollen

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Feb 1

Remembering Eva Grant (1924-2024)

Dr. Annebella Pollen pays tribute to Eva Grant, an influential former glamour model turned photographer, who passed away just short of her 100th birthday. Grant was notable for her transition from modeling to establishing a successful career in nude photography, contributing significantly to postwar nudist/naturist magazines. Pollen highlights Grant's unique position as one of the few British women in this field, a story explored in her book, 'Nudism in a Cold Climate,' which delves into the cultural and historical impact of the nudist movement in Britain.

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Deepfake dangers

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Jan 29

Deepfake dangers

This thoughtful short essay by M.M. delves into the alarming use of AI to create fake explicit images, highlighting a recent incident involving Taylor Swift. It raises concerns about the balance between technological freedom and personal safety, and the impact of such technology on women and individuals without a protective community. M.M. calls for a proactive stance against this misuse of AI, emphasizing the importance of claiming one's own body and voice to combat the dehumanization and potential for increased legislation against nudity.

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A change is gonna come

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Feb 2

A change is gonna come

In CAMP's review of the 2008 film "Home," the narrative explores a family's struggle with the encroachment of modernity on their isolated existence, using the human body and their environment to highlight themes of vulnerability, adaptation, and the inevitability of change. The film, directed by Ursula Meier, juxtaposes the natural with the unnatural, showing how an unfinished highway's activation disrupts the family's idyllic life, leading to a poignant discussion on isolationism and the need for boundaries. For the nudist community, there are lessons to be drawn about the importance of adaptability, the balance between isolation and engagement with the broader world, and the nuanced understanding of spaces and boundaries in fostering a healthy community.

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#NoFilter

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Jan 31

#NoFilter

Planet Nude contributor Timothy writes this thoughtful piece about the essence of immediacy, exploring it through the lens of nakedness and our interaction with the world. He explores the concept of experiencing life without filters, including clothing, to directly connect with nature and each other. Timothy argues for a balanced approach to life, valuing both mediated and immediate experiences for their unique contributions to our understanding and enjoyment of the world.

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Undressed Thread: Are we doing enough?

We also engaged readers this week in an #UndressedThread, sparking vital dialogue on naturist activism and strategies against anti-nudity bills in Wisconsin. Participants debated the efficacy of petitions and public advocacy, emphasizing the need for proactive, informed action within the community. The discussion underscored diverse perspectives on protecting naturist rights and the complexities of advocacy efforts.

Taking back #WorkingNakedDay

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February 2, 2023

Taking back #WorkingNakedDay

Finally, revisiting a post from the Planet Nude archives from last year, this piece examines Working Naked Day, initially a marketing strategy for a book, but now adopted by the naturist community. The article suggests redefining the day to embody genuine naturist principles like authenticity and honesty in work and life, shifting away from its commercial roots to establish it as a significant nudist celebration.

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Podcasts from this week:

‘Women in Focus’ Ep. 3 with Angela de la Cruz

‘Women in Focus’ Ep. 3 with Angela de la Cruz

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Feb 3

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The Naturist Living Show: Big Nude Boat, Pt. 2

The Naturist Living Show: Big Nude Boat, Pt. 2

Stéphane Deschênes

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Jan 28

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Sign the petition: Tell WI Governor Tony Evers to VETO anti-nudity bills

Please sign our petition against the anti-nudity bills currently coursing through the Wisconsin state legislature. Please sign and help preserve Wisconsin naturism. Help save WNBR. Help us #KeepBodiesFree.

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That’s it for this week’s Wrap. Stay in the loop with us every Saturday night, and we'll make sure you never miss out on our latest. See you next week! 🪐

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