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We're not supposed to be in the same room

We're not supposed to be in the same room

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Lauren Hough
Aug 02, 2023
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I’m in a cafe where I’ve gone to work and avoid distractions. The two people over by the window are on a date that is not going well because he’s explaining why AI is good actually. The teens on the sofa are filming them. And I’m describing this to you on substack.

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