[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.

[Platt]
A better understanding of reality.

[Krimel]
Better how?