[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?
> 
> [Platt]
> A higher quality explanation.
> 
> [Case]
> Which is?

To repeat. Quality.




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