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    That’s not a new concept, look up “mining towns” or Detroit.

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      Thanks, babe, I’m perfectly aware it’s not new. I just find it ironic that a tech company would invest in dorms instead of remote work 😾

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        Kind of like Ready Player One then

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          I didn’t think of that movie, but you’re right!

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            The book is better and way nerdier. If you want ultimate nerdiness, the audiobook is narrated by Wil Wheaton!

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              I don’t know how he wasn’t audibly smiling when he read the part about himself though.