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debrief with cece xie
investigating culture, work, and being alive
By Cece Xie
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debrief
Join Cece as she works through the perils and frisson of being alive. Sometimes extremely online investigation, sometimes advice, tips, and tricks, and sometimes just yapping--debrief is a thoughtful and analytical foray into ourselves, society, and the ties that bind (whether we like it or not).
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