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Nato is a writer and a researcher with an academic background in psychology. She investigates self-compassion, emotional intelligence, and the ways people make decisions. Alongside her research, she writes about digital culture, emerging social trends, and the intersection of technology and human behavior. She dreams of creating an uplifting documentary one day, inspired by her experiences with strangers.
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