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Senior Reporter @ PCMag, CBS Correspondent, Podcaster, Former Amazon PM www.superintelligentpodcast.com

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Andrew Nusca @nusca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Back in NYC to moderate conversations at @fortune.com's inaugural AIQ Summit on Thursday alongside @alyson.bsky.social, @jeremyakahn.bsky.social, @emilyforlini.bsky.social, and Sheryl Estrada. Really looking forward to it. conferences.fortune.com/event/AIQ_Su...
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Home - AIQ Summit: Putting AI to Work
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Talking Biz News @talkingbiznews.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
@fortune.com has hired Emily Forlini to cover AI: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/f...
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Fortune hires Forlini to cover AI - Talking Biz News
Jeremy Khan, Fortune’s artificial intelligence editor, sent out the following on Wednesday: We’ve got some exciting news over on Edit’s AI team. We have a new senior AI reporter starting tomorrow: Emi...
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Bloomscrolling: Filling your social feed with nature and baby animals to lower stress, reduce rumination, and increase feelings of meaning and connection. (A pic I took in the North Cascades—my favorite!)
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"There was the bottle factory, a big employer that shut down in 2019. A Christian university. The plant that made glass windows The liberal arts college named after Abraham Lincoln closed in 2022 after 157 years of operation. Now the prison that employed hundreds." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/u...
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‘What’s Left After the Prison Is Gone?’: A Town Worries About Its Future
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter! 🐰 ☀️
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Judging the Neal Awards for Business Journalism was such a rewarding experience! Writing articles is one thing...evaluating others' work is another. And they flattered me with a corny judging certificate 😉
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Status update: on maternity leave! 🐥
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Competitive Oscar’s this year. Movies are back!
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
A disappointing but correct outcome. AI reporters should know chatbots make up quotes, and there are only 3-4 in an article, so why not double-check they are correct with a little Ctrl+F? Basic skill. (Follow up to our episode, @jeffjarvis.bsky.social @leolaporte.me) futurism.com/artificial-i...
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Ars Technica Fires Reporter After AI Controversy Involving Fabricated Quotes
Ars Technica has fired senior AI reporter Benj Edwards following an outrage-sparking controversy involving AI-fabricated quotes.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
As if data centers couldn't get more ridiculous, they're now putting diamonds in them. Lab-grown diamonds are a unique (and science-backed) solution to slashing electricity consumption. And one US tech company ordered $300M worth of AMD chips full of 'em.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
OpenAI admits ChatGPT often sounds like that holier-than-thou person who just won't shut up. www.pcmag.com/news/cut-the...
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Cut the BS: GPT-5.3 Model Promises to Fix ChatGPT's Preachy Tone
After a public roasting in Anthropic's Super Bowl ad and across social media, OpenAI introduces a new model that cuts down on the cringey 'moralizing preambles.'
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Just two doofuses making a podcast over here BECAUSE WE CAN. This week: @mikeelgan.bsky.social and I run through a list of unexpected AI maladies to see if we have any, and the history of mac & cheese. www.superintelligentpodcast.com/p/noodling-o...
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
There’s a new Michael Pollan book out! Omnivore’s Dilemma is one of my favorites of all time. This one has a very different subject: consciousness. Relevant to AI a.co/d/05ZiKATk
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
"It's going to keep getting funner and weirder, that's for sure," Sheng says. www.pcmag.com/articles/ins...
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Inside 'Peon Ping,' the Warcraft III-Inspired AI Coding Tool I'm Obsessed With
Gary Sheng explains how he went from organizing dance parties to overseeing Peon Ping, a Claude plug-in with 100K+ users that keeps developers on task using video game sounds.
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Lisa Laporte @lisalaporte.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Tech News Weekly: @emilyforlini.bsky.social covers a story on an FBI program that trains dogs to find hidden electronics. @mikahsargent.com dives into a new agentic AI that can do homework, and @jasonhowell.bsky.social goes over everything announced at 2026 Galaxy Unpacked. Watch: twit.tv/tnw/426
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Tech News Weekly: Samsung Galaxy S26: AI, Privacy, and New Buds | TWiT.TV
Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A look into a program that trains dogs to detect hidden tech. How AI is impacting learning for kids
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
A+ to whoever did Perplexity's design for the Computer landing page. This is a new AI agent that deploys teams of "sub-agents," each using different models of your choice, to handle tasks. www.perplexity.ai/products/com...
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Perplexity Computer
Everything AI can do, Perplexity Computer does for you.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
PCMag is losing one of its greats, Michael Muchmore, who is hanging up his press pass after 40 years. Back then, PCMag looked like this! His farewell: www.pcmag.com/opinions/i-b...
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
A must read if you’re following the Anthropic-Pentagon/Hegseth feud. “Regardless, these threats do not change our position: we cannot in good conscience accede to their request.” www.anthropic.com/news/stateme...
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Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of War
A statement from our CEO on national security uses of AI
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TWiT Tech Podcasts @twit.tv · 27/02/2026
New Podcast Episode: Tech News Weekly: Samsung Galaxy S26: AI, Privacy, and New Buds Samsung's New Privacy Display Feature with @mikahsargent.com, @emilyforlini.bsky.social, @jasonhowell.bsky.social
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Tech News Weekly: Samsung Galaxy S26: AI, Privacy, and New Buds | TWiT.TV
Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A look into a program that trains dogs to detect hidden tech. How AI is impacting learning for kids
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Women’s sports still struggle to gain respect even at the highest level. Trump says he’s “going to have to” invite the 🥇-winning women’s hockey team or he “would be impeached.” The FIFA president forcibly kissed a Spanish player after winning the 2023 World Cup. So much work to be done.
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Mike Elgan @mikeelgan.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Don't even think about missing the latest episode of Superintelligent! Search your podcast app for "Superintelligent" to find it, click on our links on the website, or watch the video version us on Substack or YouTube! This wee: "AM Radio Vibes!" www.superintelligentpodcast.com/p/am-radio-v...
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The resistance to change in some pockets of journalism might be unmatched
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Snowy scenes
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Pretty incredible documentary (100% on RT 🍅). How did all this footage make it out of Russian schools?? www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mr_nobody_...
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Mr. Nobody Against Putin | Rotten Tomatoes
Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Mr. Nobody Against Putin on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Go USA! - Five year old me playing hockey on an all boys team in Minnesota
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 22/02/2026
A GOLDEN GOAL FOR JACK HUGHES🥇 The United States beats Canada in OT to win its first gold medal in men's hockey since 1980. #WinterOlympics
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Bring back fun sports reporting! The Athletic is doing that and I’m loving it
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Kind of a crazy news week between (former) Prince Andrew and the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs. At least Alysa Liu is a badass. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
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Alysa Liu, bursting with joy, wins first U.S. Olympic women’s figure skating gold in 24 years
Liu won gold with a rousing routine to "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer. Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai, both of Japan, won silver and bronze.
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pcmag.com @pcmag.com · 20/02/2026
Their feud runs deep, dating back to 2021, when Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and his sister, President and Co-Founder Daniela Amodei, left OpenAI to found a more "trusted" company.
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U Mad? Onstage Snub Between OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Has a Backstory
Their feud runs deep, dating back to 2021, when Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and his sister, President and Co-Founder Daniela Amodei, left OpenAI to found a more "trusted" company. The two have since built Anthropic into a runaway success, mostly thanks to a narrow focus on programming and Claude Code. Anthropic might even be getting a bit cocky; it aired a Super Bowl ad criticizing ChatGPT, prompting an X rant from Altman. The momentum has continued since then with the release of a new model, Sonnet 4.6, and a fresh $30 billion funding round—bringing its total funding past OpenAI's, Pitchbook reports.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Just saw my second ChatGPT ad, this time on desktop. Anyone else seeing them yet? Very ad-like! Not at all as "integrated" and helpful as Altman made them seem. This one is for StubHub, which had zero to do with what I was asking about.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
My weekly AI wrap-up is here! It delves into why Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wouldn't hold hands on stage, like everyone else next to them. Plus a little Warcraft III at the end, for old times' sake. www.pcmag.com/news/u-mad-o...
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U Mad? Onstage Snub Between OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Has a Backstory
In this week's AI wrap-up, OpenAI's Anthropic jealousy is on full display at an AI summit in India. Meanwhile, I discover my new favorite internet toy. (Hint: Warcraft III meets Claude Code.)
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
This is supposedly the AI version of me!? Had a bast on @twit.tv last night!
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
“Walking through the airport with another dog feels like cheating, as weird as that sounds.” These days, when Calandra leaves for work in the morning, Iris looks at him longingly from their couch. “You can’t come anymore,” he tells her with a pang in his heart. www.pcmag.com/articles/fbi...
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The FBI’s Secret Weapon Has a Nose for Circuit Boards and a Weakness for Kibble
Meet Iris, the now-retired Labrador who sniffed out hidden laptops, thumb drives, and other technological evidence, helping launch a whole new kind of digital forensics.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
My latest cover story has all the ingredients for a great read: - A dog who is the first FBI special agent of her kind - In depth crime scenes - Incredible science - Tears - Laughs - 2 puppy photos Sold? Check it out!! www.pcmag.com/articles/fbi... @markyarm.bsky.social
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The FBI’s Secret Weapon Has a Nose for Circuit Boards and a Weakness for Kibble
Meet Iris, the now-retired Labrador who sniffed out hidden laptops, thumb drives, and other technological evidence, helping launch a whole new kind of digital forensics.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
This is a good time for an overdue PSA. AI will always make up quotes, even if you think it’s just picking out real ones from a primary source. It’s compulsively “creative,” and that has been a problem for years in my testing. Everyone should be aware of this, especially this AI reporter.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Yikes this ChatGPT ad is huge!! First one I’ve seen. How has Sam Altman spent the last year talking about how they would blend in and then this is the final product?
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The revenge of the humanities is almost here. www.pcmag.com/news/why-a-v...
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Why a Viral AI Doomsday Column Makes Me Value My Liberal Arts Degree
In this week's AI wrap-up, a post about the death of white-collar jobs rocks Silicon Valley.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
There's a new AI feature over on Threads called Dear Algo. (We are apparently talking to algorithms now.) When you write that in a post, it customizes your feed for 3 days with what you requested. Is it Meta's answer to everyone tagging @grok on X? Though a different (and new) concept.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Would you ever do it? www.pcmag.com/articles/the...
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The Flip Phone Revolution: 6 People Who Ditched Smartphones and Are Thriving
In a bold statement against today's upgrade-obsessed tech culture, younger people are bucking the trend by picking up dumb phones. Many say it's a permanent lifestyle change.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Trump's DOT changes tune on the federally funded EV chargers it initially sought to fully block. They now have have 100% American parts, up from 55%. Duffy also claims he's trying to make "it easier for states to efficiently build out this infrastructure." www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
OpenAI introduces contact syncing in ChatGPT to help you find friends. It's potentially a major first step toward turning the chatbot into a more social media-like platform. X= Musk's megaphone Truth Social = Trump ChatGPT = Altman? www.pcmag.com/news/watch-o...
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Watch Out: Your Friends Might Be Sharing Your Number With ChatGPT
You can now sync your contacts and 'find friends' on OpenAI. Is this the first major step toward the company becoming a social media app?
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Anyone see that AI.com ad during the Super Bowl last night? Here's what it is, and why I instantly regretted creating an account. www.pcmag.com/news/i-signe...
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I Signed Up for AI.com. Then I Read Its Alarming Privacy Policy
The site will eventually create personal AI agents for you. But for now, it requires you to hand over a credit card and takes no responsibility for anything your agents do, even if they commit crimes.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I love that all the energy nerds on my feed are excited about Bad Bunny featuring the power grid in this halftime show
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
What's the point of having a podcast if you can't rant about your nemesis? On this week's episode, we dig into why Tammy is lame, AI commodification, the critical thinking epidemic, Anthropic's Super Bowl spot, and more. @mikeelgan.bsky.social www.superintelligentpodcast.com/p/dont-be-a-...
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Don’t Be a Tammy (Updated)
Episode #34
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Remembering the first long-form feature I published about a local record pressing plant, partially owned by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy (who actually gave this lowly grad student a quote for the piece!) www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture...
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Record Plant Smashed Plastic Is Keeping It Local
Known for pressing vinyl for Chicago artists, the shop’s new partnership with Jeff Tweedy will help keep the records spinning.
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Joanna Stern @joannastern.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Some personal news. For real. After 12 years at @wsj.com I’m leaving. I’m starting my own consumer tech media company, building a new home with the same mission I've always had: help real people navigate the tech changing their lives + have fun while doing it. Sign up! www.thisismynexthing.com
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I just received a check for $8.02 for an Apple data breach. Is that really considered compensation for my data being leaked? I'm glad they hold companies accountable to any degree, but who is calculating these amounts?
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
"Things escalated with the creation of RentAHuman, a website where OpenClaw bots can hire one of us meatbags to complete tasks for them that require a physical body. The posted jobs include picking up a UPS package, trying spaghetti, and joining Discord." www.pcmag.com/news/no-huma...
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No Humans Allowed: AIs Get Their Own Religion, Social Media, and Hired Help
In this week's AI news wrap-up, I dig into how the viral agentic platform OpenClaw rattled me, why Sam Altman is on edge, and a new path to inner peace.
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emilyforlini.bsky.social @emilyforlini.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
My weekly AI wrap-up is here! It’s been a weird one—for me, Sam Altman, the stock market, the crypto bros, and so many other humans. The bots tho? Thriving. www.pcmag.com/news/no-huma...
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No Humans Allowed: AIs Get Their Own Religion, Social Media, and Hired Help
In this week's AI news wrap-up, I dig into how the viral agentic platform OpenClaw rattled me, why Sam Altman is on edge, and a new path to inner peace.
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