[dmb] In the larger context of these remarks, Pirsig is saying that the history of the 20th century can best be understood as a conflict between social and intellectual values. In this particular passage, he is saying that ANTI-INTELLECTUALISM is the key to understanding fascism in general and Hitler in particular. The driving force behind fascism is "an all-consuming glorification of social authority and HATRED of intellectualism". In that sense, Platt, you have much more in common with Hitler than you do with Pirsig.
[Mark] Oh, dmb, I forgot, we are talking with the smartest guy in the room. Must be difficult for you all alone there. Go someplace where you are appreciated, you are wasting your time here. Well Guru dmb, please lead the way, we bow down in your knowledge. Yes, dmb tell us what is true, and get a haircut for Christ's sake, dude. Platt and I were sharing experiences, and who walks in, why it's dmb again! Must be difficult at a party. I have had to deal with guys like you all my life. So, take a break will you? These elections got you down? Give Biden a call, that will cheer you up, have some discussions at a higher level. 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/md/archives.html
