Givens -- Again : some comments

[Harrison Owen]

Bob wrote: "Sometimes I'd rather be free to explore within a known boundary
than not know when I was going to drop off the edge of the
world."

I guess I could say something like . . . only a flatlander worries about
falling of the edge of the world. Other folks go 'round and 'round searching
for new possibilities -- even if the official wisdom says there aren't any.

 Harrison

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Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 5:43 PM
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Subject: Re: Givens -- Again : some comments

Fascinating discussion.

I don't think givens are always useless.  I do agree that they
can limit creativity and exploration.  I also think there is
another aspect to the issue.

Sometimes I'd rather be free to explore within a known boundary
than not know when I was going to drop off the edge of the
world.

Cheers    --  Bob

  _____

Artur said ...

> What I find interesting is that everyone that spoke this time
> seems to be in accordance that "givens" are useless (with some
> minor observations of caution, in some cases).


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