James and Gabi discuss the Will Smith slap and the sensations that followed. We share a story of when we fought a man together and ripped his shirt open. We discuss Instagram’s introduction of mindfulness. (Optional chronological feed). We talk about “Goblin Mode”, some article thing. We wonder if we should go outside.

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Guardian Goblin Article:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/mar/14/slobbing-out-and-giving-up-why-are-so-many-people-going-goblin-mode 

Slate Goblin Expert Interview:
https://slate.com/human-interest/2022/03/goblin-mode-explained-history-professor-tolkien.html 

Digital Resting Point Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/22/digital-rest-stop-doomscrolling/ 

Julia Fox Giving Goblin Couture At Oscars:
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/julia-fox-oscars-2022-after-party-outfit/