AS86: Jonathan Figdor, Part 2; Commentary

AS86: Jonathan Figdor, Part 2; Commentary

Author: seriouspod.com November 20, 2014 Duration: 52:42

We finish up the discussion with Jonathan Figdor. Lots of interesting stuff! Then I move onto some commentary about last week’s episodes. Definitely a lot to think about and discuss moving forward. Hopefully I can get some more guests on to represent all sides.

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