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A man named Dow signed up for a mysterious clinical trial called the Abacus project that promises to use advanced technology to uncover the mysteries of reality.  Dow wrote 18 letters about his experience in the Abacus project.

This is a podcast that blends Artificial with Organic Intelligence to explore ideas and learn out loud.</description>
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