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One of my all-time favorite jokes is about Rene Descartes and his famous words, "I think, therefore I am."

Descartes arrives at a party and is welcomed by the host, who is very excited that a famous philosopher is among his guests. The host hurries over and asks Descartes if he would like a drink, and Descartes graciously accepts, "Why yes, I think I will have a glass of wine." A few minutes later, Descartes is offered some hors d'oeuvres and answers gratefully as he chooses a few bites, "Thank you, I think I will have a few." Not long after, the host goes back to check to see if his celeb...