[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?
> 
> [Platt]
> I don't raise it in opposition. I raise it because it offers an explanation
> other that "Shit happens."
> 
> [Case]
> And the difference is?

A higher quality explanation.

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