Re: The Demise of a Meme

From: Robin Faichney (robin@reborntechnology.co.uk)
Date: Mon Apr 02 2001 - 15:03:01 BST

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    On Mon, Apr 02, 2001 at 10:58:57AM +0100, Vincent Campbell wrote:
    > The eureka feeling of elation should come from the recognised consequences
    > of a discovery, not necessarily from the discovery itself. So, if it leads
    > to some way of alleviating even one of the world's ills, then that is what
    > should fill one with elation, and that is Enlightenment.... IMHO.

    Typical rationalist, ignoring psychology, and putting what he thinks
    should be before what is! :-)

    The eureka feeling and Enlightenment are natural phenomena, Vincent,
    and we don't want our meadows tarmaced, thanks very much.

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    Robin Faichney
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