Vulcans Nixed: You Can’t Have Logic Without Emotion

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	Vulcans Nixed: You Can’t Have Logic Without Emotion

chestnut501

5-29-2009 3:18 PM

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chestnut501 says:

“Feelings” ARE the new “fact”, and the main determination of the choices we make- not logic.

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5-29-2009 4:22 PM

Richclips777

I feel, therefore I think I am.

5-30-2009 1:02 PM

murieleileen

love it. Good article.

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