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May 2020
40m 19s

Does This Phone Make Me Look Human?

The New York Times
About this episode

Covid-19 isn't "the great equalizer" – except when it comes to making us need our devices more than ever. Screens have revealed superstars as civilians, and turned sitcom grouches into teddy bears. Basically: We’re ready to be more open with one another.


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