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On Saturday 10 Nov 2001 6:37 pm, Betty B wrote:
> In a message dated 11/10/2001 12:30:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> [log in to unmask] writes:
> > Once an argument begins to
> > involve the amydala and limbic regions of the cortex(emotions,
> > in other words), such arguments are rarely reasonable or
> > rational. For a better explanation, read Damasio's "Descarte's
> > Error".
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> Limbic region? Isn't that some place in Africa...where Queen
> Amydala rules? I just love this cultural stuff! It makes me feel
> smart.
>
> Yesterday in the grocery store, someone ran into me when she came
> around the corner of the aisle too fast. She tried to blame it on
> Descartes, but I knew better.
>
> Berferd
Descarte's Error wasn't his fault, it was the printer's:-
He meant to write "I stink therefore I am" which has a sort of
pungent truism about it.
Cheers
Deri
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