Is that all we are? A series of yeses and no's and maybes? Machines that select and deselect, based on the perception Of preference and utility and value? I hope not, because I Am losing this game, losing my ability to say: for sure! No Way! I'm not sure! I have to ask, How do you think about This thing, in order to be able to say anything about anything Because, as you know, I have living bacteria in me, and I have No idea what they want or need or feel or think