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... a board game (TN: the game in question is an ancient version of Chinese Go with similar rules). Most days, the woodcutter enjoyed such matches, so he went over to watch them. Immediately, he became engrossed. By the time the match had finished, the two players told him to hurry home, lest he be unable to see his wife again. The woodcutter froze, not understanding what they meant. Only when he turned his head did he notice that the wooden handle of his ax had already rotted away.”

“I’ve he ...

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