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CX Shortcomings Explained By Chesterton's Fence & Black Swans

Season 1, Ep. 71

An explainer on Chesterton's Fence.


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Thanks to my talented colleague Emily Tolmer for the cover art. Thanks to my friends at Moon Island for the music.

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