Philosophyspeaking topic
Everything is content, once you start filming your life, the act of filming changes what your life is.
— YouTube (vlogging authenticity 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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