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Dec 2023
1h 10m

Curiosity Is A Superpower: Legendary Fil...

Rich Roll
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There is nothing more powerful than a story well told. Woven into the very fabric of what makes us human, story fuels connection. It fosters empathy. And it holds the power to impact not just the individual but humanity at large. Few understand this better than Brian Grazer—a man devoted to the idea that when curiosity and conversation combine, great art is ... Show More
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