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   x to Richmond   
   Re: Fundamental   
   22 Apr 25 16:23:42   
   
   From: x@x.org   
      
   On 4/21/25 08:11, Richmond wrote:   
   > If something is fundamental, then it ought to be understood by everyone   
   > (present).   
      
      
   The words 'ought to be' are kind of nebulous.   
      
   Something like will be tends to mean that you   
   have asked billions of people 'do you understand'   
   and then if they do not respond or say something   
   like 'no' then you keep explaining until they   
   at least reply something that appears to you   
   like they do understand.   
      
   Then you might do this with theoretical persons   
   to make sure it is 'fundamental'.   
      
   Nonetheless 'ought to be' could mean anything.   
      
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