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ANNOTATION:
True in one context, false in another?

In the binary world of computers, every bit is either a one or a zero, true or false. In the complex world of human thoughts and actions, statements are often true when used in context, but can be used out of context in ways which negate their truth.


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Author
Brian Foley (brianf[ at ]salus.med.uvm.edu)

Date
Feb 28, 1995

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