Trendsspeaking topic
Hundreds of saved videos and articles we never return to. Is collecting information replacing actually knowing it? Could the illusion of possession be taking the place of learning?
— 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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