On 19 Sep 2010 at 16:43, ARLO J BENSINGER JR wrote:
[Platt]
Human individuals are composites of the four levels of static value patterns
plus ability to respond to DQ. The static intellectual level doesn't have that
ability. That's why individuals are a separate category. They are the shakers
and movers of the evolution of life.
[Arlo]
Every level is composed on individual patterns engaged in collective activity.
There is no need for a "separate category" for humans, all things fall into the
MOQs four categories, except Dynamic Quality of course.
"Static intellect level" is redundant, all "patterns" are static patterns of
value. As such, all patterns respond to Dynamic Quality within their means. An
amoeba can respond to DQ inorganically and biologically. A dog with a greater
degree of biological responses. A human can respond socially and
intellectually. The "levels" can be thus thought of as "response ranges" the
individual pattern has to Dynamic Quality.
Humans, as Pirsig points out, are only the "movers and shakers of
[intellectual] life" as part of a social milieu. Without this, they can move
and shake biologically, but not much else.
[Platt]
Pirsig explains why capital punishment should be restricted:
"And beyond that is an even more compelling reason; societies and thoughts and
principles themselves are no more than sets of static patterns.These patterns
can't by themselves perceive or adjust to Dynamic Quality. Only a living being
can do that." (Lila, 13)
The context makes it evident Pirsig is not talking about amoebas or dogs.
Further, he makes it clear that sets of static value patterns that make up the
levels, including the social and intellectual levels, can't respond to DQ. It
takes someone like a Pirsig, a brujo, or potentially, a criminal, i.e., an
individual human. Even Lila has the capacity for a Dynamic response. But a set
static biological pattern like an amoeba or a dog?. Nah. Having babies is a
static pattern, not a a response to DQ or a contribution to the evolution of
life.
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