On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Divya Manian <[email protected]>wrote:
> > > fractal recursivity. > AWESOME PHRASE! > > > > Fractal Recursivity: The notion refers to the fact that the differences which are made to be iconic are used in the creation of an “other.” Integral to the idea of fractal recursivity is that the same oppositions that distinguish given groups from one another on larger scales can also be found within those groups. Operating on various levels, fractal recursivity can both create an identity for a given group and further divide it. Within each group or subgroup, then, there is a schismogenesis (or creation of differences), whereby speakers can be divided further according to those same principles. now to figure out what all THAT means....! Deepa.
