Saturday, June 18, 2011

the razor's edge

Occam's razor, the cutting edge for all science, reminds us to postulate no more than what is necessary. The razor shaves differently, however, depending upon one's definition and understanding of what is necessary. Necessary for the head or for the heart? The heart's necessity requires meaning beyond stark logarithms and blind chance. The heart's necessity requires soul.
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  1. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    While Occam's razor is ritually used to furiously shave an unmirrored face, the archetypal wise old man quietly wears a long beard...


    --Gary

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  2. PatrickJune 20, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Gary, it is always so hard to be the next person to write after you post a comment. Beautifully said, my friend.

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