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Oct 2020
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1763: I Disagree with the Second Agreeme...

Justin Malik
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T.K. Coleman disagrees with the Second Agreement and wants you to take it personally. Episode 1763: I Disagree with the Second Agreement and I Hope You Take It Personally by TK Coleman on Being Open-Minded T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own ... Show More
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