Psychologyspeaking topic
Addiction is not a moral failure, and treating it like one is costing lives. Why is the moral framing so persistent?
— r/philosophy
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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