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A careers video for Industrial Light & Magic that celebrates the importance of curious generalists — people who possess a high degree of proficiency across multiple disciplines. Very grokkist.
A careers video for Industrial Light & Magic that celebrates the importance of curious generalists — people who possess a high degree of proficiency across multiple disciplines. Very grokkist.
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