Brain Fertilizer

The Mechanistic, clockwork view of the universe mentioned in the previous post didn't immediately pervade world thought. It took time, as various philosophers and teachers and thinkers encountered and explored the ramifications. But it still dominates the thinking of most people, and is still taught in many disciplines today.

I think we will explore and expand on the new paradigms introduced by New Thinking, and in time it may become the norm. For now, though, the remnants of old-style, either/or, mechanistic, deterministic Science! are still seen everywhere, from the Evolution vs. Creationism arguments to socialism.

I'm a great believer in cause and effect, don't get me wrong. But I recognize the inherent problem of clinging too tightly to the idea that "if I do A, B will happen". I've also long been a great believer in the perversity of humanity. I would rather use fuzzy logic and say, "If I do A, B will probably (or probably not) occur", and make my plans accordingly.

I think I naturally understand New Thinking. It resonates with what I've already observed, identifies many of the same problems I've already identified, and takes steps to actually begin to answer those problems.

Well, Glenn Reynolds has nano-tech. I'm going to try to start applying fuzzy logic and quantum approaches to politics and society. It may not happen for a while, because I have some research to do, but look for more on this subject in the future.