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Feb 2025
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Work from sleep? Must be dreaming.

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Adam and Thomas discuss various economic trends, including interest rates, the impact of political events on markets, and the implications of new economic policies on housing. They also delve into the bizarre concept of a lucid dreaming device that claims to enhance productivity, exploring the potential societal implications of such technology.


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