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What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?Originally asked
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If one could shut off the modern world and all the information that flows, not necessarily into your brain but at your face, and doesn’t benefit anything or make one better informed.
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I would love more horses.
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As a good person.
It feels like all is possible.
My children’s education.
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