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Fw: philosophical/theoretic explanation

by snedeker

05 December 2000 15:42 UTC


there are many languages. non are very clear. there is a language game
called "theory." there is another called "common sense." communication with
the Other is never easy. there is what is called "resistence". there is also
something called "depression." there is another called"I'm busy."
----- Original Message -----
From: <SOncu@aol.com>
To: <wsn@csf.colorado.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 1:55 AM
Subject: Re: philosophical/theoretic explanation


> In a message dated 00-12-04 23:24:21 EST, richard@cyberjournal.org writes:
>
> >  What bothers me is all the activists and academics who are on one
island or
> >  another and  don't talk to one another. Academic specialization is the
> >  epitome.
> >
> >  I'm trying to learn how to communicate with people in other
> >  worlds, because I think that is the key to what is needed.
> >
> >
> >  rkm
>
> Believe it or not Richard, but I agree with you on this. I wouldn't say it
is
> just the "academic specialization" but it is the specialization in
general.
> If I so choose, I can speak with a language that no one (unless they are
> mathematicians) on this list can follow.
>
> But what is the point?
>
> I dearly remember trying to make sense out of this person called Zizek,
whom
> many hold in high regard, for hours and hours. But once you understand
what
> he is trying to say, it turns out that what he is saying is not all that
> complicated. It is the way he is saying it that is complicated.
>
> Who knows? Maybe one day, we will start to talk to each other and learn to
> communicate better for a better world.
>
> Anyway! Back to work!
>
> Best,
> Sabri
>



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