-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Russell Standish wrote: > On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 08:55:29PM +0200, Günther Greindl wrote: >> But, as said above, it seems that RR defines mechanism differently. This >> is of course very unfortunate, as it will have people talking past each >> other. Unfortunate also because mechanism is indeed a word which can be >> given a precise, mathematical meaning. >> > > Is this in fact the case?
Which part? Are you asking whether it's true that Rosen uses a peculiar definition of "mechanism"? Or are you asking whether or not the normal use of "mechanism" can be given a precise, mathematical meaning? > When I read "What is Life", Surely you mean "Life Itself"? "What is Life" is a book by Schrödinger. - -- glen e. p. ropella, 971-219-3846, http://tempusdictum.com And therefore the victories won by a master of war gain him neither reputation for wisdom nor merit for valour. -- Sun Tzu, "The Art of War" -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIEJPqpVJZMHoGoM8RAuq4AKCFXP+v/dj8VAEUDJ3LMYkV95ZZWACfRjkp 7Mpoco1Dhq/GSW8T7acq2EE= =XzKe -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org
