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Subject: Re: Essence - (nf)
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Date: Thu, 17-May-84 12:33:00 EDT
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Philosophy *is* relevant to AI (and for that matter, to just "I" too); however,

by no means does philosophy preclude humor.  Humor is essentially and

metaphysically distinct from ridicule, and it's quite clear which side of

the line ihuxr!lew lies on.  The flame was quite unnecessary.