[MD] Who can you trust?

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting David M <davidint at blueyonder.co.uk>:

> 
> For me, the criteria laid down by Pirsig is the best I know of. "The tests
> of truth are logical consistency, agreement with experience, and economy of
> explanation." (Lila, 8)
> 
> DM: Of course there is not only our own experience but the experience
> of all the people we can communicate and discuss 'truth' with. Our own
> experience is very limited, we have to build on it and co-operate with 
> others
> expecially on big projects like our civilisation. 

Agree. But, we must be vigilant, always questioning the validity of others' 
reported experience. There's distorted memories, hidden agendas, and
Cleveland Harbor Effects not to mention deliberate skewing of data. Even our
own experience isn't always 100 percent reliable. For truth seekers, skepticism
has value. 

Platt
 

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