Why You Should Talk to People


	Why You Should Talk to People

Djiezes

5-3-2008 7:26 AM

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science, altruism, morality, language, ethics, game theory, psychology

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5-3-2008 11:46 AM

bignosemousie

Hey, Djiezes! How have you been? I've missed your clips.

5-3-2008 2:29 PM

Djiezes

Hi nosie

I'm fine and I'm done with my online sabbatical for now, so I'll be clipping more from now on.
It's nice to see you popping up so soon. How are things going on with you?

5-3-2008 6:07 PM

bignosemousie

Things are great! I am so happy you'll be around for the near future.

I need some new Scientology clips.

5-3-2008 6:14 PM

skwirlinator

Djiezes, Glad you're back! Let the clipping begin!
Pop for reunions

5-3-2008 7:41 PM

Djiezes

Thanks skwirl.
The scientology clips will definitely follow!

5-3-2008 7:43 PM

flower_delivery

Do you think this applies to animals?

Seems people love to do things for dogs.
I guess a bark counts as verbal

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