From: Richard Brodie (richard@brodietech.com)
Date: Sat 23 Nov 2002 - 04:03:42 GMT
Joe wrote:
<<You're talking attitude engineering and self-programmed control;
Richard Brodie is deeply into this, and he has some good points to
make - my only problem with his position is that he seems to value
comforting lies over unsettling truths, and I would rather be a Socrates
unsatisfied than a satisfied newage white-light fluffybunny (not that I am
imputing either of those positions to you). For me, on a deeper level,
knowing is more important than feeling good, if they must come into
conflict.>>
I'm flattered you've familiarized yourself with my philosophical
meanderings. It's not for the sake of comfort that I suggest choosing memes
that aren't obviously true... it's for the sake of what you consider most
important. For you, deep knowing is apparently of major importance. For
others, it is not. I think Lawry, for example, values harmony and tolerance
far more than you do. The memes he chooses may support that, and he may not
pay much attention to points of view that lead to the conclusion that a
certain culture is irreparably anathema to our own. If his chosen purpose in
life is to be a force for harmony and tolerance, he will naturally come into
conflict with someone such as you who puts forth such a barrage of evidence
counter to his core values.
I appreciate the value both of you bring to this discussion.
Richard Brodie
www.memecentral.com
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