[MD] What is SOM?

[Steve Peterson]

Hi Bo,
> Case said:
>> Intellect to the extent that it is measured on tests seems to reflect
>> speed of access to short term memory. STM is what is held instant to
>> instant in immediate awareness. In this sense intelligence is the  
>> ability
>> to quickly insert new ideas and seek out new and novel patterns of
>> concepts.
>
Bo agreed:
> Agree, this is the way most people of this discussion regards the
> intellectual level. For me it is the ability to distinguish between  
> what's
> subjective and what's objective .. which BTW is how my dictionary
> defines "intellect".

Steve:
I can't find a dictionary that says anything like that. Can you  
provide a direct quote?
Pirsig does want to use regular dictionary definitions for terms, so  
If you can provide such a quote it would be helpful to your cause.

Bo:
> ..most people at this discussion are
> somists in spite of using MOQ terminology

Steve:
What do you mean by somists? Am I one?

Regards,
Steve