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Throughout my life, I've had different metaphors for freedom. At one time, it was skin diving. In the ocean you feel weightless you escape from gravity.

Sam Keen

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Sam Keen
Age: 54
Author
Philosopher
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Weightless
Skins
Ocean
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Freedom
Diving
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