[MD] Static Stuff

[Christoffer Ivarsson]

Hello Krimel

> [Platt]
> The criterion is freedom and Dynamic Quality is the force that drives
> evolution towards betterness.
>
> [Krimel]
> Actually, you have it backwards Static Quality is the measure of
> 'betterness'. Static Quality sets constraints on freedom. It limits 
> degrees
> of freedom. It reduces the range of variation. Without SQ freedom would be
> unconstrained, infinitely variable. There would be no ability to predict
> future events, no coherence at all in the world.
>
> 'Betterness' is apprehended only in static patterns, in relationships that
> can be evaluated as good or bad. DQ and 'freedom' are sources of variation
> and uncertainty. Sometimes the surprises they bring are good; more often
> they are not, as in the case of mutations in biological evolution.

Yes. Good to clarify this. Seems Platt has lost sight of this in all the 
"freedom" yelling =)

A Static Pattern is Good. That we all know. If it is too static it will 
quite probably die. Good and well. The funny thing I have noticed in recent 
debates here is not only the anti-intellectual positions that some have (too 
much ZMM and too little Lila?), but also the anti-static positions that some 
seem to have. Seems strange.

Regards

Chris