[spottiness]

"That those who do not are inclined to do so unless heavily prompted not to is curious indeed."

What a confusing way of ending an article. It would translate into Ruby to something like this:

def ascribe_mental_acuity_to_the_dead?

  true

  unless believe_in_after_life

    false if heavily_prompted_not_to_believe_in_after_life

  end

end