Layman: Why does this thread exist?
Philosopher: There is no ‘why’.
Layman: Okay, does this thread exist?
Philosopher: No, for nothing can exist without reason.
Layman: But this thread has no reason.
Philosopher: Dammit.
Layman: Why does this thread exist?
Philosopher: There is no ‘why’.
Layman: Okay, does this thread exist?
Philosopher: No, for nothing can exist without reason.
Layman: But this thread has no reason.
Philosopher: Dammit.