Quoting Krimel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > > [Platt] > > > > > Whether a germ knows there's an independent reality or not is > > > > > debatable since we don't know what it's like to be a germ. That a > > > > > germ knows that it's better for it to be in one place rather than > > > > > another can be assumed by its behavior. > > > > > Similarly with an electron. > > > > > > > > > > [Krimel] > > > > > If we don't know what a germ knows maybe we ought to just talk about > > > > > what it does rather than making ass-u-me-tions about what it knows. > > > > > Similarly with electrons. > > > > > > > > [Platt] > > > > Every form of knowledge rests on assumptions. > > > > > > > > [Krimel} > > > > This places a heavy burden on assumptions. So much so that I think the > > > > burden of justifying the making of them rests on those urging the > > > > assumption. In these situations what justifies your assumption? What > > > > does it offer us? > > > > > > [Platt] > > > By "these assumptions" I assume you mean the above about a germ and an > > > electron. > > > As for what it offers us, read "Lila." > > > > > > [Krimel] > > > It is you who says, "That a germ knows that it's better for it to be in > > > one place rather than another can be assumed by its behavior." > > > > > > I am asking you to articulate your personal reason for urging this > > > assumption. Can you tell me in you own words > > > > [Platt] > > A better understanding of reality. > > > > [Krimel] > > Better how? > > [Platt] > Read "Lila." > > [Krimel] > That won't tell me what benefit you personally see to assuming that a germ > "knows" based on what it does. > > I believe you are capable of doing this but I could be wrong.
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