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Wandering the grey
Vulnerably unpacking stories in life, work and play.
By Tobi Ogunnaike
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"Wandering the grey" is for introspective, curious people who are unsatisfied with default thinking. Those who dare to question the unfulfilling narratives they've been sold. This isn't a breakup story. I will still write about tech occasionally. But the scope will broaden: we'll…
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