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Daniel O'Donnell

Making Plans

Making Plans

A video essay reflecting on the simplicity and commitment of making plans in 1990s New York before mobile phones.

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    “This is the one that boggles my students: A call or email would go out on Tuesday or so - do you want to go to the museum on Saturday? Great! I’ll meet you there at 2:00. “And everyone would just… show up? no canceling?!” Correct! No canceling.”

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