From: Dr Sebby (drsebby@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Dec 17 2003 - 02:01:35 MST
...you guys realize that much like other arguements over meaning we've had,
this one too is really just another example of trying to pin down the
'fuzzy' meanings of words. the english language and its parts arent there
as absolutes...they are always beset upon by modifiers...which are also
beset upon modifiers etc. where the buck stops is when the individual says,
"ok, I decide that 'this' has 'such-and-such' value absolutely (to me)".
unfortunately, this 'value' will never be a universal truth amongst others.
...e.g. --- when i "trust"...it is always regards to the actions of some
animate subject. so i dont "trust" that the sun will come up, i
assume...which in this case is merely a calculation (previous experience
with the sun coming up, understanding of assumed astronomical research(which
i trust to be competently performed)...and so forth. but that's just
me...others define "trust" in much more loose terms.
...anyhow, i wouldnt think that getting caught up in the fine print
regarding vague terms is going to ever resolve anything....even if a meaning
can be agreed upon...the very words within that definition can always be
challenged as to their meaning. it's more like a consensual
understanding..which of course means there are no "truths" or absolutes
therein.
DrSebby.
"Courage...and shuffle the cards".
----Original Message Follows----
From: "metahuman" <v1@metavirus.net>
Reply-To: virus@lucifer.com
To: virus@lucifer.com
Subject: virus: Re:Key Trend: The Decline of Trust
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:30:55 -0700
[simul]
My definition is a useful definition of trust as reasoned expectation.
Confidence does not imply faith.
Maybe you could use some military training.
[metahuman]
You would benefit from education. Go get some.
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