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Samuel R. Delany - You seem to be using some sort of...

You seem to be using some sort of logical system where when you get near any explanation, you say: "By definition my problem is insoluble. Now that explanation over there would solve it. But since I've defined my problem as insoluble, then by definition that solution doesn't apply.”. (Samuel R. Delany)

You seem to be using some sort of logical system where when you get near any explanation, you say: "By definition my problem is insoluble. Now that explanation over there would solve it. But since I've defined my problem as insoluble, then by definition that solution doesn't apply.”.

Samuel R. Delany

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