Inconsistency, though annoying, is a major driving force for learning and creativity.
A system that is always consistent will be very boring. Pei On 2/5/07, Ben Goertzel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
For a different view on probabilistic and logical consistency, we can always turn to Dostoevsky, who posited that the essence of being human is that we can make ourselves believe 2+2=5 if we really want to '-) I.e., he saw our potential for **willful inconsistency**, considered in the context of our potential for substantial consistency, as an essential -- perhaps _the_ essential -- feature of our humanity. He agreed that humans are not fully consistent, but found this aesthetically and even morally positive! I agree with him at least that it can be entertaining... -- Ben G ----- This list is sponsored by AGIRI: http://www.agiri.org/email To unsubscribe or change your options, please go to: http://v2.listbox.com/member/?list_id=303
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