[MD] Science and the MOQ

[Krimel]

> > [Platt]
> > Whether a germ knows there's an independent reality or not is debatable
> > since we don't know what it's like to be a germ. That a germ knows that 
> > it's better for it to be in one place rather than another can be assumed

> > by its behavior.
> > Similarly with an electron.
> > 
> > [Krimel]
> > If we don't know what a germ knows maybe we ought to just talk about 
> > what it does rather than making ass-u-me-tions about what it knows.
> > Similarly with electrons.
> 
> [Platt]
> Every form of knowledge rests on assumptions.
> 
> [Krimel}
> This places a heavy burden on assumptions. So much so that I think the
> burden of justifying the making of them rests on those urging the
> assumption. In these situations what justifies your assumption? What does 
> it offer us?

[Platt]
By "these assumptions" I assume you mean the above about a germ and an
electron.
As for what it offers us, read "Lila."

[Krimel]
It is you who says, "That a germ knows that it's better for it to be in one
place rather than another can be assumed by its behavior."

I am asking you to articulate your personal reason for urging this
assumption. Can you tell me in you own words what benefit you see to
assuming that a germ "knows" based on what it does.