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The Danger of Polished Stories in Messy Human Work
When a Story Looks Too Perfect A group of young people dressed in graduation regalia march triumphantly across a lush green lawn, framed by an ivy-covered university building. They are a mix of genders and ethnicities, all smiling wide, their teeth perfectly white. They look impossibly happy, as though this moment represents the peak of their lives. At first glance, the image feels inspiring. But sit with it for a moment longer, and something shifts. The photo feels orchestra
Jeanette Miura
Jan 153 min read
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