From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Sun Sep 21 2003 - 01:40:46 BST
Hi David M,
> The current fragmentation of knowledge is the greatest demonstration of
> the eventual inadequacy of SOM. How else did we get from the value of
> the human soul to the man-machine, or the sacredness of the earth to its
> current destruction and excessive resource exploitation? I love science,
> I like a bit of modern technology, but it is also the worst example of
> SOM thinking when it is not seen for the simplification of reality it
> is. Currently it dominates our thinking. It fails to offer any values
> that can challenge inequality and over consumption. Capitalism has run
> its course, it is now a threat to our existence. It enhances inequality.
> Inequality is now a world wide security threat. In Capitalism you can
> use human beings as a means rather than an end. I.E. as a means to
> making wealth, a wealth that is no longer shared on an equal enough
> basis. And in the structure of companies, based on the command structure
> of an army, you teach people the acceptability of inequality, and how to
> be a part in a machine, and how to live without responsibility and
> taking decisiions for themselves. More equality, less authority and
> command, democracy at work as well as in government, and therefore much
> better education for all if everyone is going to be part of all decision
> making processes. Any objections?
Plenty of objections. But first, would you mind describing what you
mean by "equality," and how you propose to bring it about? I can't find
anything in the MOQ that says "equality" should be our highest moral
goal. In fact, I believe it says "freedom" is the highest goal.
Thanks,
Platt
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