[MD] Bo's weak versus strong interpretation of quantum physiks

[John Carl]

I disagree dave,

The "passions" also include the creative spirit, the ability to form a
> hypothesis, to hit your target on the fly, and all those other forms of
> skilled engagement. In those situations the "emotions" are not just things
> like sadness and anger. It's far more subtle and complex but it certainly
> involves the use of "feelings" as real information.
>
>

I think your main point about Pirsig emphasizing the  realization of the
unity of dialectical opposition - Romantic/Classic, is right on.

But your relating the passions with skilled engagement just doesn't scan at
all.  Watch the face of the truly engaged, and there's almost a blank stare
- as if the person isn't even there.  A detachment from emotional caring
about hitting the target, the person getting out of the way so the target
can do its job and pull the arrow in.

In these situations of selfless attainment, it seems to me that both
intellectual and emotional thinking are transcended.



> Or, to be perfectly blunt about it, you're just advocating squareness. The
> lifeless voice of that bloodless, heartless reason is the main enemy of the
> MOQ and it's coming out of your mouth. When you read Moby Dick, I'll bet you
> cheered for the whale.
>
>
Hell yes, I know I did.   And in little red riding hood, I cheered for the
wolf.  Every bullfight I've ever watched, I rooted for the bull.  Some of us
are just naturally inclined toward the underdog.


John the anti-humanist