Rec | TAKING OFF YOUR EARPHONES AND LISTENING TO THE PEOPLE ARO...

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taking off your earphones and listening to the people around you

i’m currently in film school, so this is essentially a standard practice for me to get inspired and discover other people’s stories. quite fun, and you realize how many people live such different lives. i honestly wish i could transcribe each and every one of these outside conversations.

@seirinou

Feb 11, 2025

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