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When The Writing Is Very Good That Doesn't Matter

from Caroline Crampton [alt+shift+b] in life

The most popular link last time was this list of things that aren't doing the thing, with this piece wondering if you are Actually Trying second. Somehow, the most insightful thing I have read/seen about contemporary social media usage is this Google Slides presentation. It's
4th Dec 2025

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