In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss the consciousness and memories of a brain transplant patient. Then, we try to figure out if a vegan would eat an Ent, which is apparently some kind of tree person from Lord of the Rings.
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan
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