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Hitha on AI's underreported strain, the risk of vampire facials, and THAT Taylor Swift song
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Hitha on junk science, compassion, and why everyone is watching Shōgun
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5SR - April 26, 2024
Hitha on old money aesthetics, a new legal battle in the opioid crisis, and Robinne Lee
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5SR - April 25, 2024
Hitha on noncompetes, Nicola Coughlin, and how the TikTon ban bill happened
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5SR - April 24, 2024
Hitha on Voyager-1, congestion, and the far reaching impact of a TikTok ban
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5SR - April 23, 2024
Hitha on space bacteria, half ideas, and the intimidating power of Amazon
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#5SmartReads
#5SmartReads
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