[MD] Hippies (and Humour) in the Middle East

[Joseph Maurer]

On 9 February 2006 1:46 AM Ian writes to Arlo, Mike, Platt:

[Ian] I see this "easier" aspect a recurring theme in these complex debates
where simple politics are wishful thinking. It's one of the reasons
I'm passionate about the idea that whatever metaphysics / philosophieswe end 
up sharing (here or anywhere) they absolutely must be pragmatic
- easy to apply - starting from where we are now, not in idealised
ivory towers.

I think the trick is to hold "easy" in mind
without falling into the trap of "easiest = best"

Hi Ian, Arlo, Mike, Platt, and All

IMO The sentiment of "hold 'easy' in mind" is good. IMO the language of 
physics was greatly facilitated by the formulation of a law of gravity. IMO 
metaphysics and evolution (morality) would benefit from laws. For DQ/SQ a 
law of three applies. Whether the formulation is SOL or CIi (interpretant), 
an individual manifests. Conscious or mechanical is SO or CI, and L or i is 
the medium of conscious or mechanical. A sentence betrays a conscious or 
mechanical formulation.

A manifestation of 'good' which evolves may be seen in seven steps Do, Re, 
Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti. The first three Inorganic, Male, Female-Do, Re, Mi, 
one, two, three, Social, Intellectual-Fa, Sol four and five, and 
enlightenment in Consciousness -- higher Social, higher intellectual La, Ti 
six and seven - an order of evolution (morality). IMO The next higher Do is 
absolute. Between Mi-Fa, and Ti-Do, trouble lurks, where conscious or 
mechanical depend on effort. Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY!

Joe

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ian glendinning" <psybertron at gmail.com>
To: <moq_discuss at moqtalk.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 1:46 AM
Subject: Re: [MD] Hippies (and Humour) in the Middle East


> Arlo, Mike, Platt,
>
> I'm still with your drift Arlo. (If I bring my own boxes of tinned
> food, is there room in that bunker Mike ?)
>
> Arlo used this phrase "Blind patriotism and historical ignorance is
> much easier than historical-critical evaluation without prejudice ...
> "
>
> I see this "easier" aspect a recurring theme in these complex debates
> where simple politics are wishful thinking. It's one of the reasons
> I'm passionate about the idea that whatever metaphysics / philosophies
> we end up sharing (here or anywhere) they absolutely must be pragmatic
> - easy to apply - starting from where we are now, not in idealised
> ivory towers.
>
> I think the trick is to hold "easy" in mind
> without falling into the trap of "easiest = best"
>
> Ian
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