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Jul 2025
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417: You’ll Be Okay in the Medium Run

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How do I prove I didn’t use AI in my masters thesis? Why is it so hard to do the things I really want to do? Is there something different about men’s colons? How did people go about collecting relics? Why are short stories not more popular than novels? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. ... Show More
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