Hi Minter! I discovered the concept of subsumption and it’s role in emergent complexity in a book on the physics of meaning - and the emergence of meaning from the right but simpler sub-components, like those in your post. And, TADA! - very much the magic wand of exclamation marks - I realised that not just the feelings but the story of me and you itself was an emergent projection I’d made in that moment. And I wondered at this, in a metaphorical way.
To get the ball rolling, I will say that there is no setting better than a dinner at a home to have a meaningful conversation. I think the magic number is five people, because it's unlikely to split into smaller groups and provides a good diversity of views. Another thing I've observed is that once someone unleashes a personal/intimate detail and/or feeling, it tends to lead to more opening up. But it takes that first person.
Yes I do : physics, chemistry- human chemistry excepted- cars, motorcycles, generally earthly belongings, the trendies restaurant, hotel, person in town etc etc
UNLESS there’s a real learning behind the discourse. Or a brilliant storyteller.
So to me, not necessarily deep personal conversation but meaningful.
Hi Minter! I discovered the concept of subsumption and it’s role in emergent complexity in a book on the physics of meaning - and the emergence of meaning from the right but simpler sub-components, like those in your post. And, TADA! - very much the magic wand of exclamation marks - I realised that not just the feelings but the story of me and you itself was an emergent projection I’d made in that moment. And I wondered at this, in a metaphorical way.
Serendipity= a subsumption of life!?
I smile, with eyes, and a dash of curiosity.
To get the ball rolling, I will say that there is no setting better than a dinner at a home to have a meaningful conversation. I think the magic number is five people, because it's unlikely to split into smaller groups and provides a good diversity of views. Another thing I've observed is that once someone unleashes a personal/intimate detail and/or feeling, it tends to lead to more opening up. But it takes that first person.
Yes I do : physics, chemistry- human chemistry excepted- cars, motorcycles, generally earthly belongings, the trendies restaurant, hotel, person in town etc etc
UNLESS there’s a real learning behind the discourse. Or a brilliant storyteller.
So to me, not necessarily deep personal conversation but meaningful.