Quoting Ron Kulp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Platt, you posted this in your conversation with krimmel: > > "The increase in versatility is directed toward Dynamic Quality. The > increase in power to control hostile forces is directed toward static > quality. Without Dynamic Quality the organism cannot grow. Without > static quality the organism cannot last. Both are needed." (Lila, 11) > > Agree? > > Ron: > This Quote is exactly the view that I'm trying to express to you. > I see balance as increase in versatility, whereas I see > Superiority as increase in power to control... > > What are your thoughts?
I see "blance" as describing a static pattern of equilibrium whereas Pirsig is describing a dynamic process of change and latching, like a ratchet jack that lifts a car. Not a perfect analogy I grant you, but one that suggests movement implied in Pirsig's description. As for superiority and control, I think you'll find many references in Lila to the constant battle being waged between levels in which each strives for dominance (superiority and control). Thanks for asking. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/
