[MD] For Peter

[Platt Holden]

> Platt:
> 
> I agree that a metaphysics ought to explain how life began, and Pirsig
> does 
> so in Chapter 11 of LIla. You may not agree with his account, but to me
> it 
> makes a lot more sense than the scientific account of "oops."
> 
> Ron:
> Personally speaking, I really do not see how knowing
> how life began is useful in any way. Once we have that
> answer (if an answer is even possible) what use could 
> it have? How would it apply to our everyday life?
> would it change anything?

Fro one thing, it might change people's attitudes toward religion, thus 
changing behavior. Or, it might change attitudes toward science. Or, it 
might change attitudes toward art. For instance, if we knew life began as 
the result of a force we recognize as Beauty, people might get along 
better. All speculation, of course.

Platt