[MD] MOQ and Completeness Theories (Sorry, Godel.)

[John Carl]

Good question, Ian.

On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 1:37 AM, Ian Glendinning
<ian.glendinning at gmail.com>wrote:

> And folks,
>
> Do Arlo and John value their relationship more or less than the usage
> of a particular word ?
>

The purpose of words is to form and cement relationship and understanding.
My take on an esoteric use of words is that it leaves one in a "one up"
position.  It's to cement a superior relationship, like a teacher lording it
over a bunch of students.  They wouldn't need an "expert" if plain
understanding was so easily communicated, right?

But to answer your direct question, yeah, I value my relationship with Arlo
the evil acerdemic more than I care about winning any particular argument.
But since Platt's not around anymore, I figure he needs a  goad  into
actually thinking as opposed to merely pontificating.  :-)

A dirty job... but somebody's gotta do it.