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> I see there’s a remote option but the in-person aspect of this really feels key to the experience.
I've been part of RC community entirely remotely for a few years, and have no intentions of going to the hub yet. Being at the hub might be a better overall experience, but a remote batch alone was life-changing for me, so the mindset and principles can be very much felt and experienced online too. It takes more effort, but it is possible.
It's good to hear this, as someone who has considered the remote version for a future me at some point!