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The case against “good” and “bad” - Marlee Neel

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Don’t take the easy route! Instead, use this little trick to improve your writing -- let go of the words “good” and “bad,” and push yourself to illustrate, elucidate and illuminate your world with language.

Why does Neel suppose we rely on GOOD and BAD as go to words to express our thoughts?

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  • Animator Brian Young, Spyros Dahlias
  • Educator Marlee Neel
  • Producer The STUDIO
  • Narrator Marlee Neel

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