[MD] Some Abiding Beliefs-Part 2

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting Case <Case at iSpots.com>:

> [Platt]
> Thanks for the compliment. It means I believe in the Pirsigian view that
> evolution is teleological in the sense that it deliberately and purposefully
> moves away from the physical laws of the inorganic level. "Mechanisms are
> the enemy of life. The more static and unyielding the mechanisms are, the
> more life works to evade them or overcome them." (Lila,11). I believe
> evolution drives toward "betterness" by seeking greater consciousness and
> freedom. I summed up my belief this way: The law of evolution: "That's
> better."
> 
> [Case]
> So what do you think this purpose is? What is the 'better'?

Like I said. Greater consciousness and freedom. 


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