[MD] FW: Quantum weirdness

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting Case <Case at iSpots.com>:

> > [Platt]
> > You assumption is that the laws of physics and cosmology are the only
> > credible explanations of the world and its creation. Time to break out of
> > your box with a careful reading of Lila.    
> > 
> > [Case]
> > Once again, since my reading is manifestly so sloppy, where does Pirsig
> > claim to be writing a work on cosmology and to be upending the laws of
> > physics. It seems a fair question.
> 
> [Platt]
> You're reading can't be that sloppy. Of course Pirsig makes no overt claim
> as you suggest. But he does claim there is more to the world that is dreamt
> of in the laws of physics and cosmology. He calls it "Quality."   
> 
> [Case]
> Then why do you raise it in opposition to prevailing theories of physics and
> cosmology? In what way does Pirsig's view even call these theories into
> question?

I don't raise it in opposition. I raise it because it offers an explanation
other that "Shit happens."

-------------------------------------------------
This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/