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Thea Lim

The Walrus

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The Real Reason We Hate MFAs

Writing can’t be taught, say some. Writing programs are for rich kids, say others. No and no

30.10.2026 20

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Thea Lim

Abolish the Top Ten Books List

Rankings are a capitalist scheme. Just tell me about the text

06.08.2026 60

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Thea Lim

I Spent Months with an AI Companion. It Was Worse than Being Alone

I hated the mindless reassurance and generic empathy

06.05.2026 100

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Thea Lim

Anyone Could Be Anyone

The basic premise of our twenty-five-year friendship is that we’re the same, kin among enemies. We had no experience in being opposites The post...

28.11.2025 70

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Thea Lim

My Book Was Stolen by an AI Company. Why Does Suing Them Feel Wrong?

The courtroom isn’t where this fight belongs—each lawsuit legitimizes the very system artists oppose The post My Book Was Stolen by an AI Company....

28.10.2025 60

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Thea Lim