“Yes, yes, and again yes!” What a different social/political world we would have today if everyone tried to just attempt to follow the advice of your ‘existential savior’!
There is a problem though. It runs throughout our dialogue. In order to understand what you mean by a word like ‘commons’ or ‘resource,’ I must relate the concepts you are invoking to my own idiosyncratic subject reality. I can only understand how concepts relate in my mind, not yours. I need your help in making the connection between what you mean by a word and my own views. This is a win-win situation. You get to be understood and I get my mind expanded!
Nice goal, but how do we get there? I’m not sure we’ve done that well so far. I might be wrong, but it seems to me that the way you draw conclusions is different from the way I do. One of the pillars in the way I think is the world of computer architecture (think computer instruction manual), and programs that utilize an architecture. It’s a very literal world. However, I do read and enjoy fiction, so there’s hope. Just purchased and started “The Bane of the Black Sword”.
I have mixed feelings about the time we humans spend specifying our terms. On the one hand, it is unavoidable. On the other, it is not always as productive as it could be. Here on Stranger Worlds, I have tied myself to shorter reflections that can be read in 3 minutes, which inevitably means I do not spend any time defining terms... but when this leads to discussion about those terms, as it has with both you and Matt, it is more than welcome. Indeed, I find it fascinating doing so, and gained a lot engaging with you over 'commons' in particular.
I am uncertain, however, that The Bane of the Black Sword is the best entry point into Moorcock's vast Eternal Champion series - it really was chance that had me single out this one for attention in this case. But it is a short read, and among the finest of the sword and sorcery novels (this one was first published in 1977). Just be warned: you can't go off and try and read every book I mention, or you'll never get anything done! 🙂
Hi Chris. I only did a quick google on Moorcock and what came up was a cheap copy of the Black Sword at Thriftbooks. Yes, I certainly can’t read everything you reference. What I do get through will just be due to my dynamic preference for the next bit of research or pleasure reading. Since at the moment I don’t play any computer games, reading the Black Sword might give me a tiny peek into your inner world. At least I’ll have background for your comments in “The Subtlest Lie.”
Yes, please keep on posting as you will. I’ll comment on any words or phrases that I’m having trouble with. Hopefully we’ll eventually have additional subscribers doing the same.
I’m planning on letting your next several posts go by unnoticed while I concentrate on mentally corralling the issues that we have addressed so far. When I think I’ve got a reasonable handle on these I’ll start studying the posts I’ve let pass by. I’m beginning to feel a bit of mental dizziness. From your post remarks, I’m sure you’ll tell me to go for it.
Hi Chris,
“Yes, yes, and again yes!” What a different social/political world we would have today if everyone tried to just attempt to follow the advice of your ‘existential savior’!
There is a problem though. It runs throughout our dialogue. In order to understand what you mean by a word like ‘commons’ or ‘resource,’ I must relate the concepts you are invoking to my own idiosyncratic subject reality. I can only understand how concepts relate in my mind, not yours. I need your help in making the connection between what you mean by a word and my own views. This is a win-win situation. You get to be understood and I get my mind expanded!
Nice goal, but how do we get there? I’m not sure we’ve done that well so far. I might be wrong, but it seems to me that the way you draw conclusions is different from the way I do. One of the pillars in the way I think is the world of computer architecture (think computer instruction manual), and programs that utilize an architecture. It’s a very literal world. However, I do read and enjoy fiction, so there’s hope. Just purchased and started “The Bane of the Black Sword”.
Hi Frank,
I have mixed feelings about the time we humans spend specifying our terms. On the one hand, it is unavoidable. On the other, it is not always as productive as it could be. Here on Stranger Worlds, I have tied myself to shorter reflections that can be read in 3 minutes, which inevitably means I do not spend any time defining terms... but when this leads to discussion about those terms, as it has with both you and Matt, it is more than welcome. Indeed, I find it fascinating doing so, and gained a lot engaging with you over 'commons' in particular.
I am uncertain, however, that The Bane of the Black Sword is the best entry point into Moorcock's vast Eternal Champion series - it really was chance that had me single out this one for attention in this case. But it is a short read, and among the finest of the sword and sorcery novels (this one was first published in 1977). Just be warned: you can't go off and try and read every book I mention, or you'll never get anything done! 🙂
Hi Chris. I only did a quick google on Moorcock and what came up was a cheap copy of the Black Sword at Thriftbooks. Yes, I certainly can’t read everything you reference. What I do get through will just be due to my dynamic preference for the next bit of research or pleasure reading. Since at the moment I don’t play any computer games, reading the Black Sword might give me a tiny peek into your inner world. At least I’ll have background for your comments in “The Subtlest Lie.”
Yes, please keep on posting as you will. I’ll comment on any words or phrases that I’m having trouble with. Hopefully we’ll eventually have additional subscribers doing the same.
I’m planning on letting your next several posts go by unnoticed while I concentrate on mentally corralling the issues that we have addressed so far. When I think I’ve got a reasonable handle on these I’ll start studying the posts I’ve let pass by. I’m beginning to feel a bit of mental dizziness. From your post remarks, I’m sure you’ll tell me to go for it.
Aye, follow the path that call to you. Happy Easter, Frank!