For a different view on probabilistic and logical consistency, we can always turn to Dostoevsky, who posited that the essence of being human is that we can make ourselves believe 2+2=5 if we really want to '-)
I.e., he saw our potential for **willful inconsistency**, considered in the context of our potential for substantial consistency, as an essential -- perhaps _the_ essential -- feature of our humanity.
He agreed that humans are not fully consistent, but found this aesthetically and even morally positive!
I agree with him at least that it can be entertaining... -- Ben G ----- This list is sponsored by AGIRI: http://www.agiri.org/email To unsubscribe or change your options, please go to: http://v2.listbox.com/member/?list_id=303
