Philosopher Says 20% Chance First Life is Just a Sim


	Philosopher Says 20% Chance First Life is Just a Sim

fauxpress

8-14-2007 8:16 AM

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philosophy, second life, simcity, world of wardraft, life, evil explained

fauxpress says:

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