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Is watching something at 2x speed saving time, or just the illusion of having 'consumed' content without ever actually experiencing it? Does seeing more come at the cost of feeling less?
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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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