We even analogize our brain in terms of the latest technology.
Pirsig's key insight was that we relate to Reality through Analogy.
Reproduction as problem solving is an interesting thought. "Any economic unit can emit money. The serious problem is to get it accepted" Hyman Minsky
There is no answer yet - but maybe the next generation can solve it?
I sat with my daughters tonight thru 2 episodes of the 70's series 'Colombo' (perfect old style dramas with very little deconstruction - just plot), an episode of Derren Brown's psychological illusionism and then a long session with Songstar or whatever that PS2 karaoke game is.
I can't say that I am confident that the secret of reality is anywhere close, but I am confident that my daughters will, at some point, take a crack at the same problems that I ponder. And that makes me happy.... You can't be me, I'm taken
