Hi DLT
I agree. I see chaos and complexity as revealing new theories that add
insight into the formation of patterns and of the levels. They in no way
detract from the MOQ, they only add to it imo, explaining how simple
interactions at lower levels can lead to incredibly complex or simple
patterns at higher levels. I also see feedback loops (cybernetics) as
extremely enlightening when dealing with the concepts in the MOQ.
Another thing that complexity theory does is that it points out the
intellectual mistake of collectivism/socialism. Pirsig was right that it was
intellectual, but then had trouble reconciling it's failure with free
enterprise, which seems less intellectual. His hierarchy depends upon higher
levels being more dynamic, so why the glaring exception here? The answer of
course is that decentralized, parallel decision systems can often handle
complexity and be much smarter and more responsive than centrally planned
systems. Today, we see planned centralized economies as what they are -- bad
intellectual patterns with invalid assumptions.
If you like Seven Lessons, I highly recommend THE COLLAPSE OF CHAOS by Cohen
and Stewart. This book really encourages new ways to look at things.
Rog
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