Hello Stephen and All!
In a message dated 7/12/01 4:14:55 PM GMT Daylight Time,
stephen_l_miller@hotmail.com writes:
<< Subj: MD A few observations
Date: 7/12/01 4:14:55 PM GMT Daylight Time
From: stephen_l_miller@hotmail.com (Stephen Miller)
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Here are a few observations that might make for some good discussion.
1. Pirsig states that static patterns are constantly moving towards DQ, but
1 one major exception is the "american dream" which seems to call for a
completely static existence with a steady job, a typical family, and a
static society to live in. What may be the source of the idea that a static
existence is the key to fulfilment?
The American dream is a social ideal; a paradigm based upon the illusion that
people are individuals.
People are not individuals; 'i' is a myth.
This myth is perpetuated through social values in the US, and elsewhere in
order to provide a static biological foundation for U.S. 'i' centred values.
The illusion that anyone can fulfil unlimited potential as an individual is
ridiculous.
Are you an American Stephen?
Or perhaps a citizen of the world?
2. In Lila, our current society is described as one that has lost is
cultural immune system and reverted to biological values. It is interesting
to note that as this problem is taking place at the societal level, it is
encouraging the spread of AIDs, which destroys a biological immune system.
US culture is dominated by celebrity status; a social value based upon clear
biological quality.
3. It seems that free will can only take place at the Dynamic level. At the
biological level people can only follow their emotions, at the societal
level they can only follow their society, at the intellectual level they can
only follow facts. Only at the Dynamic level is an individual able to make
a decision that is not determined by an external force.
>>
Too many 'only's' here?
Dynamic quality is available as an enlightened choice?
All the best,
Squonk. :-)
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