2011/9/14 Dave Sill <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sparge@gmail.com">sparge@gmail.com</a>></span><br><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
<div class="im"><div class="gmail_quote">2011/9/14 Amon Zero <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:amon@doctrinezero.com" target="_blank">amon@doctrinezero.com</a>></span><br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
In other words, rationality is not the sole measure of utility or meaning.</blockquote></div><br></div><div>No, but as a general rule, I think it's a good start. And I think irrationality ought to be avoided whenever possible--there's already plenty to go around.</div>
</blockquote><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I certainly wouldn't argue with that! </div><div><br></div><div>The thing that winds me up personally (and not saying you did this) is when people conflate rationality and a deliberately linear, colourless worldview. It is of course possible to be both rational and enjoy life in its multi-coloured weirdness at the same time, hence my stab at something that might be an approach toward answering Spike's question. We've all seen overtly rationalist pseudo-prayers which are usually quite bland and thoroughly un-inspiring, and I've often wondered what could be done with a little more creativity thrown into the mix.</div>
<div><br></div><div>That said, one thing I particularly like about your comment Dave (that "a pledge to support some idea or endeavour" would be better than an empty 'prayer') is that it has an emphasis on action. That's certainly something I can thoroughly get behind!</div>
<div><br></div><div>- A</div></div>