re: xmca and theory-free? formulations

Francoise Herrmann (fherrmann who-is-at igc.apc.org)
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 10:38:52 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Bill, Hi everyone, I think that we agree (Bill & I here)
regarding necessity to distinguish humans from computer among
other artefacts, and perhaps regarding theory-free formulation
and the impossibility of that, as I could understand Alfred's
post. Whether the language is borrowed from physics or mathematics
or one of those "inferior!" social sciences, the terms cast
phenomena in a certain light. I am not troubled by that though as
much as I would be if the nature of interaction between humans and
lasagna were not clearly explicated (ingested, transformed and
broken down by gastric juices
, absorbed in complicated ways -see gastro-intestinal theory- but
altogether deemed a healthy way of re-fueling human body). In AT
though, it is perhaps the process of interaction prior to
ingestion that is of interest, the art, skill and professional
choice in the case of the chef, of preparing the lasagna in
unique, loving or industrialized ways. Yes, xmca is conducive to
writing, and communication, to reflection and to getting clear. I
love it. Along with books it is, for me, a terrifc source of
nutrition! But I do get and much so lately, a little upset at the
invisibility of everyone. After 5 years+, I really, really crave
for FTF encounter with xmca-ites!

Francoise Francoise Herrmann fherrmann who-is-at igc.apc.org
http://www.wenet.net/~herrmann