> >Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 21:45:53 -0600
> >From: Nathaniel Hall <natehall@worldnet.att.net>
>
> > Two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen make one molecule of water. Is
> >this an example of one of those patterns which don't exist?
>
> Well, that's a very interesting question Nate. Have you ever seen Magritte's
> famous painting of a pipe upon which is written (in french) "this is not
> a pipe"?
I like his stuff, but I don't recall ever seeing that one. Are you making a play
on the "this sentence is a lie!" paradox?
>
>
> H2O <=== This is not a molecule. Does that make any sense?
Concretely yes, symbolically no.
>
>
> Water <=== This is not a nourishing liquid
But necessary non the less
>
>
> "When one points at the moon, it is the fool that looks at the finger."
Either that or my dog.
>
>
> All very good examples of a pattern which exists in our minds.
What does this have to do with the price of eggs?
> My organic chemistry professor in college was very clear on this point
What? That H20 is not a molecule? Maybe the political science department has taken
over the chemistry dept. at your university then!
> He considered it the essential key to understanding all of chemistry, and all
> of life.
What "it" are you referring too?
> I have found that understanding useful...certianly other people
> claim I know a lot about chemistry. But your mileage may vary, right?
I'm glad to see that you believe knowledge is possible. One less battle for me to
fight.
>
>
> Or maybe I'm just a low-key but dangerous mind-flipper?
>
> New definition:
>
> Orca: Noun. A dangerous mind-flipper that spends most of their
> time beneath the surface. Usually covered with random patches
> of black and white, but percieves the world in shades of grey.
>
> Reed
>
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> Reed Konsler konsler@ascat.harvard.edu
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Vampire: A creature who by his very nature is unable to see the light of day.The
Nateman