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New-wave cafes, coworking spaces, and apps have turned the word 'community' into a marketing slogan. Is belonging you can purchase real belonging, or ointment spread over loneliness?
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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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