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Jun 16 13:08 UTC 2003

        The Matrix's formula for pseudo-deep conversations.

        Introduce a topic.
        Have some character bring the topic up to Neo.
        Neo looks confused (he does this well).
        Neo asks a question about what he's going to do, or should do.
        Character invalidates Neo's question, by saying he's already done it
or should have figured it out before all this.

        Rinse.  Lather.  Repeat.