[MD] It's all Obama's fault?

[Andre Broersen]

dmb to Andre:

Isn't it interesting how this situation parallels the larger philosophical problem that Pirsig sets his sights upon. When reason dominates and abstractions rule, we value symbols more than the actualities they represent. The fact that this extends to economics seems to show that we are consistent in our foolishness.

Andre:
Both ZMM and LILA are expressing the dismay/disillusionment and intestinal fortitude giving rise to this state of affairs with which Pirsig attacked the subject/object, substance centered metaphysics, just as Ken Wilber evokes the term 'flatland' to express this state of affairs, equally aggressive and at the same time expressing understanding by placing it within, almost inevitable, developments of Quality manifesting itself... in time.

Flatland...subject/object...no depth. Yes, we are fools. But we are here! And talking about it. Each in our own fashion trying to (re)integrate morality with reason and abstractions of all sorts. Big job. Exciting events.