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Aug 2019
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How to Kill a Good Idea (and Why You Sho...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Why do people have nightmares? Do they serve a purpose? This episode begins with some fascinating facts about nightmares and the people who have them. https://www.prevention.com/health/g20516173/6-creepy-things-you-never-knew-about-your-nightmares/ Where do good ideas come from? Good ideas typically blossom in environments that encourage people to express th ... Show More
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