Jef Allbright:
So “Functional self-similarity of agency extended from the ‘individual’ to groups.”, in other words, means “groups of humans follow similar practices to achieve their goals”? Or am I missing some mystic subtlety in the choice of “functional” over “similar”, “self-similarity” over “a grouping like its parts”, and agency over “method of achieving goals”? You took a lot of time to dance around the point that “groups also exclude of parts of themselves for similar reasons”.
You seem sure you’re the smartest person in this conversation, though I’m not sure you’re aware of it. It doesn’t speak well of your judgment, given the present company.
Forgive me if I am biased toward Elizer’s assessment. He has proved his worth to me, while you have only disclaimed yours.
Jef Allbright:
So “Functional self-similarity of agency extended from the ‘individual’ to groups.”, in other words, means “groups of humans follow similar practices to achieve their goals”? Or am I missing some mystic subtlety in the choice of “functional” over “similar”, “self-similarity” over “a grouping like its parts”, and agency over “method of achieving goals”? You took a lot of time to dance around the point that “groups also exclude of parts of themselves for similar reasons”.
You seem sure you’re the smartest person in this conversation, though I’m not sure you’re aware of it. It doesn’t speak well of your judgment, given the present company.
Forgive me if I am biased toward Elizer’s assessment. He has proved his worth to me, while you have only disclaimed yours.