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Jul 2020
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Alain de Botton (Part 2) - How to Deal w...

Mo Gawdat
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In Part 2 of my interview with British-Swiss philosopher, Alain de Botton, we continue our conversation - which has since become one of my favorites - on all things love, extending into dating dynamics, dealing with jealousy, the confusing language of sex, and God's role in all this.Check out Part 1 here if you haven't already. It's essential listening if yo ... Show More
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