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(promise the audio issues get better about 1/3 of the way in, i did the best I could to fix stuff in post /:D)

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0:00 a very normal intro
3:40 so about those power dynamics
10:03 the limitations of "just credit"
13:40 "hey is it ok if i cosplay ur idea?"
17:22 "ok but uh can i make ur DESIGN?"
23:11 success. trends. output. volume.
35:53 transformative + affirmative work
44:01 hey! we made it to MAGfest!
46:16 unpacking all that (hehe)

🎧 MUSIC 🎧

Autumn Orange – Everybody Has A Crush On Jester (Instrumental)
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Music by Slip.stream - A.L.I.S.O.N. "O.R.B." - https://slip.stream/tracks/a15249c8-a...

– A.L.I.S.O.N. – Contiuity
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– Listen:    • A.L.I.S.O.N - Continuity  

– Monolism – Transparent
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– Forhill & oDDling – Supernal
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– Watch:    • Forhill & oDDling - Supernal  
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– Downtown Binary – Light Cycles
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– Downtown Binary & The Present Sound – Polaris
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Autumn Orange – I Think He's Still Here With Us (Instrumental)
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Autumn Orange – I Sent You So Mant Messages (Instrumental)
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– Downtown Binary – Atlantis
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