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Aesthetics give a sense of meaning and control in an anxious world: choosing a 'vibe' amid chaos feels like therapy. Is that a coping mechanism, or an aesthetic band-aid over real problems?
— video essay topic; aesthetics as 'making sense of a fast-paced reality'
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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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