Posted by Bob - The Alien on May 14, 2002 at 14:15:53:
In Reply to: Re: NOMAD IS DEPRESSED posted by giveawayboy on May 14, 2002 at 06:27:14:
: Maybe I'm not getting it. Maybe someone is assuming different identities on this board. Oh well. Hope your having fun with your self/selves, whichever the case may be.
: It's kind of interesting to watch.
: Later, Bill
Its also kind of interesting to see your reaction.
I think that the separation of identity from philosophy is a very valuable tool. It forces you to evaluate the thoughts presented on their own ground, with no interference or bias from a author-based context.
Do you disagree?
Just a couple questions to contemplate:
Is a thought invalidated because you did not know who wrote it?
Do you give more or less credibility to concepts based on their author?
A good example of things to consider:
How would you feel if you learned that I was:
a) Sherman Alexie
b) jonvon
c) a 13-year old netsurfer who just found this board
d) I really am Bob - The Alien.