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AI can’t (really) handle us
except when we ask it to.
Jun 12, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
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April 2023

Macii nu se sting nicicând
No one tells you about the rage you feel when writing a book.
Apr 5, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
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February 2023

What about Joan?
I have a hard time imagining that a living will dictated the intrusion of Joan Didion's estate sale. First published on 28 November 2022.
Feb 8, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
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14:38
Millennials: texting our way out of toxicity
And why we'd rather you didn't call. First published on 15 November 2021
Feb 1, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
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10:12

January 2023

Why are we not terrified of this much convenience?
Consumerism and some of its human costs. First published on 9 November 2021
Jan 25, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
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14:26
Our Wednesday 3-in-1
Essay recordings
Jan 18, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
One eye shut in Copenhagen
A travel account. First published on 8 December 2021
Jan 18, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
7:24
WFH and the clash of worlds
First published on 24 January 2022
Jan 18, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
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6:57
Glory to gardening
First published on 12 May 2022
Jan 18, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
5:26
Our Wednesday 3-in-1
Essay recordings
Jan 11, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
Have I said too much again?
(Over)sharing, (over)sharing, (over)sharing.
Jan 11, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
7:22
Ask, don't advise
On being there for each other.
Jan 11, 2023 • 
Andreea Ilie
9:09
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