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People are already tired of machine-generated text, and they’re not afraid to say it.
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Contemplating your mortality might sound morbid, but it’s actually a key to happiness.
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The Infrastructure of Community
The design of physical spaces can either encourage or discourage relationships. But people also have to be willing to slow down and take the opportunity to connect.
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