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glen ropella on
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Victoria Hughes wrote at 03/26/2013 11:27 AM:
> 1. The discussion also references non-European, non-white-male models for awareness, reality, conceptual modeling, etc.
> 2. The discussion does not devolve into intellectual posturing.
This reminded me of the Ulam quote:
"Talking about non-linear mathematics is like talking about non-elephant
zoology." -- Stanislaw Ulam
I willingly admit my ignorance. But honestly, is there _any_ philosophy
that is not, ultimately, intellectual posturing? ;-) Or, further, is
there any speech/verbiage whatsoever that is not, ultimately,
intellectual posturing?
I heard from somewhere a speculation that the emergence of human
language replaced (to whatever extent) grooming. If that's at all true,
then I suppose there is some speech ... pillow talk, platitudes, or
perhaps lyricism/poetry that is as much about physics (soothing and
communion) as it is about the ideal of communication or intellect. And
I suppose one might believe (act as if) the expression of an ideal (an
intellectual artifact) via words is somehow authentic as opposed to
posturing. But, when I examine my own behavior in the light of what I
observe from others and vice versa, it's quite difficult to distinguish
between the former (authentic expression) and the latter (posturing).
But, I also admit my gullibility and naivete.
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=><= glen e. p. ropella
Like it's screwed itself in hell
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