507. 103 Pieces of Advice That May or May Not Work

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507. 103 Pieces of Advice That May or May Not Work

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Kevin Kelly calls himself “the most optimistic person in the world.” And he has a lot to say about parenting, travel, A.I., being luckier — and why we should spend way more time on YouTube.

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Jun 16, 2022

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