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George Styles

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George Styles obtained a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada, and spends his time writing and doing research. His most recent book is Contemplation II.

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BURN, PEOPLE, BURN

Why We Love Taking Part in Online Pile-Ons

When you’re performing how righteous you are—and how wrong the bad person is—the viciousness is the point.

George Styles

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HATERS GONNA HATE

Here’s Why You Need to Get Hated on Twitter

You will lose followers, your beliefs will be challenged, but you may just improve society along the way.

George Styles

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