Platt was talking to Ron Kulp September 17th:
Admittedly I haven't been following your discussion with SA and David all
that closely, but for what it's worth I agree with the thrust of your
argument here. As I've argued with Ant, it seems that some here as well as
Pirsig will bring the mystic viewpoint into the conversation when it seems
to suit them
Ant McWatt comments:
Platt,
Interesting, so where exactly do you think Pirsig brings the mystic
viewpoint into the conversation when it seems just to suit him?
I think you actually meant to say As I've tried to avoid arguing with Ant
(and S-A), it seems that less enlightened people (in relation to world
poverty, global warming, etc.) will often ignore the mystic viewpoint as it
suits their selfish lifestyle to do so.
Platt continued his propaganda:
While at the same time denying that the mystic viewpoint is of much use in
the "everyday world" where we ride motorcycles, drink beer and pick up bar
ladies (assuming we're not married of course).
Ant McWatt comments:
I hadnt noticed that assuming were not married qualification in ZMM
before. Youll also have to point that out to me Platt. :-) Anyway, the
mystic or Dynamic viewpoint is useful because, for example, it helps us see
that everything is all inter-related so deters one from picking-up a bar
lady when married because if everyone behaved that way, family stability
(and hence wider society) would eventually be undermined.
Mr Self-righteous continued:
I don't know about [those evil Buddhist monks, left-wing academics and
hippies] but the everyday world to me is the "real" world where I live,
love, paint and will eventually depart from. The mystic world of drugs,
dreams and illusions is all very well if living in a monastery is your idea
of the good life.
Ant McWatt comments:
So thats what all those monks are up to? Book me in!
Platt continued his self-righteous lecture:
Personally, like Pirsig, I'd rather be on an expensive boat cruising down
the Hudson River eating steak and, when arriving in NYC, staying at the Ritz
Plaza using money I've earned from my books.
Ant McWatt comments:
Personally, like Pirsig, I dont see someone having an expensive yacht
cruising down the Hudson River eating steak etc., from their own hard work
and, on the other hand, being a mystic, having dreams and tools to reach
more enlightened states as mutually exclusive. The MOQ good life has a
balance of both static and Dynamic elements to it.
Platt concluded:
In any case, you are not alone in your assessment of "reality." Sometimes
it's good to know you are not the only one who has no doubt that he is
planted firmly on the seat of a speeding bike while enjoying the beauty of a
passing scene.
Ant McWatt comments:
Then suddenly Ron wakes up and realises he was just dreaming
Good dream though.
.
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