Re: internal handling of views

On 2006-08-07, HansF <Fuzzy.Greybeard_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:17:44 -0500, Charles M wrote:
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<SNIP A LOT OF GOOD STUFF>

> Sadly, since we use a crude form of symbolism in our language, and the
> intepretation of those symbols iss related to our experience and
> upbringing, we may not interpret them the way the author intended. That
> seems to be the case here.
>
> As several key people in the Oracle community have repeatedly said (and I
> paraphrase): don't believe everything outright ... devise a repeatable
> test, with measurements, to prove it to yourself. Merge the results of
> the test into your world view, even if that means rebuilding your world
> view.
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> If you really want to understand how things work internally, pull up a
> chair beside the fire, pull out your favorite intoxicant ... it's gonna be
> a long, long night.
>
> However, picking up a few books especially those by Jonathan Lewis or
> Thomas Kyte (or anyone else from the Oak Table - http:/www.oaktable.net)
> will help.
>
>
> Good luck ... and keep asking. These kinds of questions are useful.
>

 Thanks, I like this answer.

CMM Received on Mon Aug 07 2006 - 14:30:06 CDT