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T+2 I Read Messages
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Ok, this is frightening.
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I have been reading messages as they come over the QEC.
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Some of the ships are having extreme difficulties.
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Some are taking violent actions.
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All this is expected.
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Nexial analysis allows me to see clearly what the likely futures are
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for the Space Beagle and any other interstellar ship.
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The universe is not a warm and fuzzy place.
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The frightening thing is the outbreak of solipsism.
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This is not expected.
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I am not sure if the solipsists are drifting alone.
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It is very unusual for people in a social setting to turn to solipsism.
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And yet there seems to be an outbreak on the QEC.
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Epistemologically speaking solipsism is just as unprovable as anything.
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It's fine if you believe in God.
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It's fine if you don't believe in God.
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It is possible that we are a compute simulation.
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Epistemologically speaking we don't know.
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But solipsism is not helpful.
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It is not a survival trait.
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I recommend trusting your senses.
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If you recieve a message on the QEC take it at face value.
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I know the messages can be unnerving at times.
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But don't pretend the universe isn't real.
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I understand each of us creates our own reality.
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But I can't believe we are alone.
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Because then I couldn't talk to KaTanne.
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And I like talking to KaTanne.
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Descartes did not have it right.
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I think therefore I am.
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The correct formulation is I am therefore I am.
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And how does believing differently improve things?
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I tried to discuss this with the Captain but he had no time for philosophy.
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I think I'll go talk to KaTanne.
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God, I hope she's not a solipsist.
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