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Letter: Letter

Published 20 February 1999

From Russell Oppenheimer

I must confess to having been rather baffled by your cover story, despite
three readings. I can only offer two explanations for this.

First: in line with Fisher’s theory, there was a gap between the amount of
information I was able to extract from the article (I), and the full
sense of the article (J).

Secondly: my brain refused to allow me to understand Frieden’s theory,
sensing that if I did I would finally comprehend the illusory nature of reality.
My brain feared that such a realisation might endanger my instincts for
self-preservation.

Some people would probably argue that I am just too stupid to understand
Frieden’s approach. Others might be of the opinion that Frieden’s theory is
utter nonsense, so it is no wonder that I am unable to understand it.

Personally, I prefer my own explanations.

London

Issue no. 2174 published 20 February 1999

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