Trendsspeaking topic
Is loneliness a private state of mind, or a collective outcome produced by cities, architecture, and the economic system? Should we blame ourselves, or the order we live in?
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practice with this topic
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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