Trendsspeaking topic
Notifications constantly fragment our attention, yet whoever turns them all off starts worrying about missing something. Is it possible to live without sacrificing either connection or peace of mind?
— online discourse
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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