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May 2022
1h 43m

S.2 Ep.16: Freedom & Responsibility

Andrew, Amanda, and Ray
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Episode 16 further discusses humanity's current fixation on the illusion of self-image, the growing number of us recognizing it's divisive consequences, and our limitless capacity to change. Topics include (but are not limited to) content creation, authenticity, the value of surrendering our opinions, the importance of simplicity, the dangers of unquestioned superficial concepts, addiction, psychedelics and cannabis.

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