Curt Doolittle

Category: Epistemology and Method

  • “Q&A: What is the difference between a hero and an idol?”

    Note: this is an example of using the P-Method of Disambiguation by Enumeration, Serialization, and Operationalization. This method of disambiguation, is analogous to finding the common denominator in mathematics – creating a standard of commensurability: measurement. It works in any and every subject. It is the formal logic of speech.

     

    —“Q&A: What is the difference between a hero and an idol?”—

    THE CORRECT ANSWER

    CONFLATION: The mixing of properties of a term or the concept it relates to

    INFLATION: The mixing of properties of terms or concepts to increase appeal to authority.

    TRIFUNCTIONALISM: Europeans practice trifuctionalism – a market for elites, and a market for elite literature: (a)Science, Law, History, (b)Philosophy, Literature, (c) Mythology, Ritual (Natural Religion), Oath, Feast, and Festival. Europeans practice disambiguation and deconflation. This is why we developed empirical, history, law, and science and other civilizations didn’t.

    MONOFUNCTIONALISM: The Semites practice Monopoly: a monopoly that conflates mythology, Mythology, Ritual, Law into Theology. This is because they are heterogeneous tribal people that developed religion first, failed at developing both law and state.

    IDOL: an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.
    … (a) Semitic: The primacy of Gods
    … (b) Submission
    … (c) Supernatural
    … (d) Theological
    … (e) Man > Prophet > God
    … (f) Idol

    HERO: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
    … (a) European: The Primacy of Man
    … (b) Aspirational
    … (c) Supernormal
    … (d) Mythological
    … (e) Hierarchy: Man > Hero > Demigod > God
    … (f) Statue

    COMMON HUMAN BEHAVIOR

    It’s common to CONFLATE and INFLATE terms like:

    … (a) IDOL and HERO,

    Just like it is common to CONFLATE and INFLATE

    … (b) Supernatural BELIEF and Natural TRUST.

    Or my favorite:

    … (c) Logical, Rational, and Reasonable

  • “Q&A: What is the difference between a hero and an idol?”— THE CORRECT ANSWER

    —“Q&A: What is the difference between a hero and an idol?”—

    THE CORRECT ANSWER

    CONFLATION: The mixing of properties of a term or the concept it relates to

    INFLATION: The mixing of properties of terms or concepts to increase appeal to authority.

    TRIFUNCTIONALISM: Europeans practice trifuctionalism – a market for elites, and a market for elite literature: (a)Science, Law, History, (b)Philosophy, Literature, (c) Mythology, Ritual (Natural Religion), Oath, Feast, and Festival. Europeans practice disambiguation and deconflation. This is why we developed empirical, history, law, and science and other civilizations didn’t.

    MONOFUNCTIONALISM: The Semites practice Monopoly: a monopoly that conflates mythology, Mythology, Ritual, Law into Theology. This is because they are heterogeneous tribal people that developed religion first, failed at developing both law and state.

    IDOL: an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.
    … (a) Semitic: The primacy of Gods
    … (b) Submission
    … (c) Supernatural
    … (d) Theological
    … (e) Man > Prophet > God
    … (f) Idol

    HERO: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
    … (a) European: The Primacy of Man
    … (b) Aspirational
    … (c) Supernormal
    … (d) Mythological
    … (e) Hierarchy: Man > Hero > Demigod > God
    … (f) Statue

    COMMON HUMAN BEHAVIOR

    It’s common to CONFLATE and INFLATE terms like:

    … (a) IDOL and HERO,

    Just like it is common to CONFLATE and INFLATE

    … (b) Supernatural BELIEF and Natural TRUST.

    Or my favorite:

    … (c) Logical, Rational, and Reasonable

    Source date (UTC): 2020-10-14 17:22:55 UTC

    Original post: https://gab.com/curtd/posts/105034296507128912

  • “I would also add game theory and psychology.”– Econ/P-Law require full account

    —“I would also add game theory and psychology.”–

    Econ/P-Law require full accounting. Game theory is a logic of full accounting. Econ/P-Law/P-Politics replace language-logic, psychology sociology, group strategy, and psychological/sociological pseudoscience go away.

    Source date (UTC): 2020-10-14 15:12:09 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1316396383361003521

  • In this sense, metaphysics matter. That’s why social construction using indirect

    In this sense, metaphysics matter. That’s why social construction using indirect critique can function. It doesn’t make arguments. It makes criticisms. The internal consistency is implied and free of scrutiny. This is the opposite of truthful exposition. It works by suggestion.

    Source date (UTC): 2020-10-14 06:49:37 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1316269914219515906

    Reply addressees: @TruthQuest11

    Replying to: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1316262554285596672

  • @WorMartiN Yes, and this is Daniel Gurpide’s argument as well. How do you combin

    @WorMartiN Yes, and this is Daniel Gurpide’s argument as well. How do you combine epicurus (empiricism in the physical), aristotle (empiricism in the political), and the stoics (empiricism in psychology)?

    Source date (UTC): 2020-10-13 20:47:21 UTC

    Original post: https://gab.com/curtd/posts/105029438101006333

  • THE PROPER QUADRIVIUM, NOT TRIVIUM Common folk should be trained in grammar, log

    THE PROPER QUADRIVIUM, NOT TRIVIUM

    Common folk should be trained in grammar, logic, testimony, and rhetoric (the proper quadrivium) so that they are aware of when they are too ignorant to issue opinions (questions, theories, assertions).

    If you grasp this you see why the trivium failed.
    1-Grammar, 2-Logic, 3-Testimony, 4-Rhetoric

    If you don’t know Natural Law( P-Law), Behavioral Economics, and Cognitive Science (the mechanics of the brain) you are functionally illiterate today.

    Source date (UTC): 2020-10-13 12:39:44 UTC

    Original post: https://gab.com/curtd/posts/105027520685100407

  • When I use Parsimony testing Testimony, it means the greatest explanatory power

    When I use Parsimony testing Testimony, it means the greatest explanatory power with the least presumptions (variables). This differs from prediction only in time: backward explanation, forward prediction. And back/forward only on degrees of freedom (sentient vs physical).

    Source date (UTC): 2020-10-12 21:15:30 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1315763045235339270

  • When I use Parsimony testing Testimony, it means the greatest explanatory power

    When I use Parsimony testing Testimony, it means the greatest explanatory power with the least presumptions (variables). This differs from prediction only in time: backward explanation, forward prediction. And back/forward only on degrees of freedom (sentient vs physical).

  • I call it demonstrated evidence. 😉 I mean. That’s the proper term. What evidenc

    I call it demonstrated evidence. 😉

    I mean. That’s the proper term.

    What evidence do we have of your achievements?

    Source date (UTC): 2020-10-12 17:06:32 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1315700390709559302

    Reply addressees: @Sarpicus @ramzpaul

    Replying to: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1315699328141471746

  • I call it demonstrated evidence. 😉 I mean. That’s the proper term. What evidenc

    I call it demonstrated evidence. 😉

    I mean. That’s the proper term.

    What evidence do we have of your achievements?

    Reply addressees: @Sarpicus @ramzpaul