Re: Objects and Relations

Gene Wirchenko <genew_at_ocis.net> wrote:

>Lemming <thiswillbounce_at_bumblbee.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:29:18 -0800, Gene Wirchenko <genew_at_ocis.net>
>>wrote:
>
>>> Why make statements that you have to retract?
>>
>>I quite often make statements I *might* have to retract in the light
>>of new information. I do so knowingly and without worrying about
>>whether the statement will turn out to be false. Getting things wrong
>>is, IMFO, the best way to learn - it's certainly served me well over
>>the years. And since I have no fear of exposing my ignorance - and
>>the process of my education - to others, I see no harm in making such
>>statements.
>
> My statement was in the context of the manner of the statements.
>Example: Why be rude and end up having to apologise when not being
>rude will almost always work out better in the long run? It is easy
>enough to be wrong, so why work at it?

     That came out too harsh. The basic idea is why knowingly do something wrong instead of taking the time to get it right? Not that I am perfect in this, but I try.

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko

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