Thanks for the positive comment, Marcus. Actually there is another book from
the 90s too by Hobart and Schiffman ("Information Ages", John Hopkins, 1998)
that also focuses on a new vision of history, pretty much informational we
could say. The problem with theses exploratory attempts, and here we may
include Jared Diamond on social complexity and the two books supporting
Howard's NY lecture (Lucifer Principle and the Global Brain), is that they
should mostly rely on inspiration and metaphor. The difference with previous
mechanical metaphors for social change (e.g., Marxian) is evident, and nowadays
most of the scientific sources and paradigm loans are taking from the
biological, and I think that's more useful a strategy. But going from an
individual's "exploration" to disciplinary "colonization" is always a
problematic transition--somehow we are trying to do it now in the discussion.
Is it possible a more rigorous or systematic parallel between biological
evolution and social history? Is this the nucleus of an informational approach
to history? Do we need a new interpretation of history, info based? Personally
I respond YES to the three questions.
Best regards--Pedro
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De: Fis [fis-boun...@listas.unizar.es] en nombre de Marcus Abundis
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Enviado el: domingo, 10 de enero de 2016 5:49
Para: fis@listas.unizar.es
Asunto: [Fis] January Lecture--Information and the Forces of History
Hi Pedro,
Thank you for your well crafted (typical Pedro) synthesizing statement, it
was a pleasure to read. Thanks also for the reminders of J. Diamonds work. It
has been ages since I read it, but it was certainly a treasure (hmm, now where
I put my copy . . . )
Your note:
> Bob has drafted the universal drama, where the elements of the two different
> scenarios AP & LP mix<
I am not sure I have seen the draft referenced here, or if I missed it in an
earlier post – details?
In acquainting myself with the IS4IS community I recall seeing some references
to your AP, but in my quick survey I never came across anything of depth. I
assumed such work existed, but I did not stumble upon it. Can you point me to a
particular piece that you feel gives a good representation? Your posts have
rekindled my curiosity.
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