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Life is Not a Hero's Journey (Unabridged)

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Geoffrey DeSena

I will need to watch this one again. What an immersive experience! Is there a transcript available? I think I disagree with some parts here, but it would be helpful if I could explore the arguments through writing.

Like Stories of Old

Late response, but if you'd like to read the transcript, please send a message to likestoriesofold@gmail.com and I'll send it over ;)

Julie Arp

As always, spectacular, Tom. I am like a kid on Christmas when I see you have released a new essay. I love your work so dearly.