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Dialogue

The Reverse Solipsist

Ray Liikanen overhears a modern-day Socratic dialogue.

Setting: A park, where Socrates spots a man leafing through one of the three books he has on him. Socrates notes the titles, and since he’s familiar with them he sits down on the bench next to the man.

Socrates: Excuse me for interrupting, but I couldn’t help but notice the books you have there with you.

The other man casts a dubious eye at Socrates, who’s dressed in worn-out sandals and clothes that have seen better days.

Moe: Yes.

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