Re: Use of the Extropian Principles

From: Giu1i0 Prisc0 (g2002@prisco.info)
Date: Sat May 25 2002 - 02:13:53 MDT


Or perhaps a overestimation of the power of logic. I recall that the
discussion started when the Principles were used in support of statements
that just did not feel right to others. I think we have to live with this:
perhaps no thinking system can be so watertight to imply all statements that
one "likes" and exclude all statements that one does not like (there are
analogies in mathematical logic e.g. the Godel proof). I am convinced of the
importance of rational and analytic system thinking but believe that, at
times, basic gut feelings on what is right or wrong may be a better guide.

Max wrote: <<<The disagreement over the use and/or purpose of the Extropian
Principles is fascinating, though I regret that some unfriendly feelings nd
responses have come out of it. I have little doubt that probably the
majority of the disagreement is misunderstanding of each other.>>>

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