[MD] my question

[plattholden at gmail.com]

On 21 Jun 2010 at 18:11, John Carl wrote:

> Now, to anticipate your next question.  How does the idea of SOM being the
> intellectual level, diminish our peace of mind?
> 
> I'll fire 'em off as fast as I can think of them
> 
> 1)  it seems to me to absolutize the intellectual level, a very narrow way
> of thinking.

What is a "narrow way of thinking?"  

> 2)  It diminishes art and higher math's intuitive side - music, and their
> role in human thought and evolution.

You put art in the intellectual level?

> 3)  It lacks true intellectual rigor - it's an idea unacceptable to some of
> the best minds on this forum, and imo, the author himself.  Thus its a
> disharmonizing idea.

Must everyone agree to attain harmony? 

> 4)  It seems ridiculous to suddenly cast your story's villain in the role of
> hero.  The 4th level is the apex of evolutionary development, cannot be SOM,
> the bug-a-boo ghost of reason thrashed thoroughly in ZAMM.

You put reason outside the intellectual level?

> 5)  I can't think of a single reason, why viewing it Bo's way, would be
> better or more cohesive.

Do you agree with Pirsig's explanation of why we're experiencing a "social 
catastrophe"? (Lila, 24)

Thanks.
Platt