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585: In Defense of Ignorance
Act Three

Forget Me? Not!

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Producer Stephanie Foo describes a subset of the population who will never enjoy the benefits of ignorance — because they’re destined never to experience it in the first place. (17 minutes)

By

Stephanie Foo

Song:

“How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore” by Prince

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