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Jun 2021
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Ep 71: David Deutsch explains "explanati...

Brett Hall
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This is the second part of my interview with David - with me making some remarks about it. I will eventually release the entire conversation.   If you would like to support this endeavor, do consider making a one off (or even monthly) donation by clicking the “Donate” button on the front page of www.bretthall.org or you may “subscribe” at https://patreon.com ... Show More
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