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Aug 14
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I Saw The Best Minds of My Generation De...

Ayman Makarem
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Going back home always reminds me why I started this project. It's a constant reminder how everything is so absurd and terrifying and intense and how we're all pretty much losing our minds. I talk about my recent trip to Lebanon, share updates and talk about future episodes/video essays that i'm working on. -- -- -- Liked this episode? Become a member of the patreon: Patreon.com/fromtheperipheryTip me in my tip jar: https://ko-fi.com/aymanmak#beirut #psychology #podcast

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