Comments | theturbochrist: Trigonal Paralapse

theturbochrist

Trigonal Paralapse

Feb 27, 2008 23:34

There comes a moment when one should realize that the game of life has actually been in play for quite a while, and that one has haplessly been blundering through the field. Once you realize the game is in full swing and that other players are watching you, judging you, and commenting on your every play you feel the need to catch up and do the same ( Read more... )

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tildescence February 28 2008, 05:29:50 UTC

· WELL PUT
· AGREE

vague_deicide February 29 2008, 00:32:48 UTC

And how.

dalonzo9 February 29 2008, 02:52:15 UTC

A wonderful entry. Very well-said. I concur.

I especially liked the "Descartes' demon" quote. Masterful.

I also enjoyed that excerpt from your paper you IMed me.

You have a knack for the writing, Peter. Keep at it!

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theturbochrist February 29 2008, 17:59:00 UTC

I think people should stop deluding themselves. I am reminded of a passage in War and Peace in which the young Count Pierre, recently having decided to dedicate himself to a life of helping others, travels out to his various estates with the intention of freeing his serfs and improving their lots in life. Suffice to say, he is unsuccessful ( ... )