[MD] DQ University

[John Carl]

Sorry squonk, saw this in my outbox from earlier that I forgot to send...


On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 4:53 PM, <mark_maxwell at talktalk.net> wrote:

>
> John:
> 'Cultural values are socially transmitted, not biologically.'
>
> Hi John,
> I should like to build a picture of the culture you are hoping to preserve
> in order to understand it better.
> First off, what is a good name for it?
>

The Indians who started this place already have all the names they need for
their culture.  The perspective of transcendant values helps those caught in
society's webs.  The perspective of a keen MoQist is needed to help these
existing cultures defend themselves against the encroachment of overweening
SOM.  At least that's the way I see it.

What tickles my keen sense of irony is talking to a bunch of people oriented
toward the mysterious workings of "DQ".



>
> On a Humanistic level i'm already attracted, but the analytical side of me
> wants to have a go.
> If you're ok with this, maybe you could help me?
>


The analytic side of things is the basic reason we are all here.  Of course
I'd be delighted with your "go".


>
> I was thinking about the DQU and it occurred to me that allot of people are
> hurt in their childhood.
> The DQU seems to be open to all, but before we get to this point, i am
> wondering if we could expand the University to include the family?
>

I'm in complete agreement.  The purpose of university should be oriented to
human needs, not just 20-somethings.  I envision a kindergarten class where
gav can teach all the little kids and me how to plant seeds and grow food.



> In this regard, i have always felt that a critical ingredient is
> unconditional love. Not everyone has a guaranteed supply; parents become
> ill, or die when their children are still vulnerable to this loss.
>
>
You point to the exact reasoning behind training us all in tribal culture
rather than competitive individualism.



> I have a feeling this culture may be more open than a biological
> parent/child relationship?
> The society itself is has more of a family quality about it?
> I think this may be a most important culturally transmitted pattern, and
> one that is lacking in our own.
>

We don't want to replace the biological relationship of parent/child - we
want to supplement it with "the village" that Hillary used to talk about.
 Mankind's deepest need - The caring tribe.