[MD] The MOQ at Oxford University

[plattholden at gmail.com]

Hey John,

Ah, a man after my own heart, spotting the loopiness of intellect, the pot 
calling the kettle black. Explanatory reason may make it more 
acceptable, but it's also used in intellectual level magic acts. We're 
awfully good at rationalizing and creating "narratives" or "frames" (the 
new "in" words) to justify our foregone conclusions. 

Glad to see another watch dog on board.

Platt


On 2 Aug 2009 at 9:25, John Carl wrote:

> Well Platt, it sounds like an old teacher is being a bit harsh and
> judgemental, but at least he, being a GOOD old teacher gives us a
> explanatory reason.
> John
> 
> 
> On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Platt Holden <plattholden at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> In an interview with Tim Adams, staff writer for the UK Observer, Pirsig had
> > this observation about academics:
> >
> > "It is my opinion that university faculty people are not very nice. They
> > grade people every quarter, every year. That temperament develops. You know
> > when you talk to them they are judging you. And their judgment is usually
> > harsh."