[MD] What is SOM?

[David M]

> [Krimel]
> Perhaps you don't find talk of the experiences of rocks and sponges
> confusing. Truth is I don't either. I find them laughable. What is 
> confusing
> is why anyone would talk that way.


DM: We have to talk some way and each way has implications
and assumptions. How do you want to talk about inorganic forms
of behaviour and activity? Does not 'law' side step how inorganic
patterns behave and feel? What does law mean or even tendency?
Is there someone following laws or preferences. Is your use
of concepts laughable? Please persuade me otherwise.