At one point, Dennett speculates that it is plausible to say, "I am wherever I think I am," because

A) it seems reasonable to assume that he is where he appears to be, based on his point of view on reality.

B) it is impossible to believe you are anywhere other than where your point of view tells you that you are.

C) if he were in jail, he would rather think he was out of jail.

D) the story has so confused the issue that this is as good an answer as any other to the question, "Where am I?"


A

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