[MD] Decision

[craigerb at comcast.net]

> [Mary]
> To understand that the Intellectual Level is "thinking itself" as he has
> said, requires a clear understanding of what "thinking itself" is
 
[Craig, previously]
> Do you have a reference for Pirsig saying this? (It doesn't sound like
> him to me.)

[Mary]
> I do not, unfortunately.

I would say "fortunately".

[Mary]
> The 'thinking itself' comment is frequently
> presented to me to refute something I've said.  I think I've been told it
> originated in LC.

Better to think for yourself, than to accept unsubstantiated "quotes".

[Mary]
> I have no reason to believe it is fabricated.

And now you do.
Descartes thought animals were automotrons.  IMHO animals can think,
so thinking is at the 2nd level.  Concepts are on the 4th level.
Craig