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Phil Smith: Answering David Swanson
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Philip Log: Answering David Swanson
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Philip Log: Answering David Swanson
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Michael Albert: Answering David Swanson
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Michael Albert: Answering David Swanson
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Philip Log: Answering David Swanson
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Philip Log: Answering David Swanson
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Michael Albert: Answering David Swanson
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Michael Albert: Answering David Swanson
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