Nuts and Bolts

[J.T.]

Ladies, Fish and Gentlemen,

I like the Trickster theory: it has less holes than most and it makes sense on an emotional/intuitive level (to me).

Which makes me wonder about the balance of art and science in the exploration of the unknown.

The trickster (or any variant of similar ilk) theory seems to strike a balance between the artistic/intuitive and the sci/math sides, as opposed to the mostly nuts & bolts approaches that have been attempted with negligible results (the less said about the artist-only attempts at solving the puzzle the better - the religious, the crazy and the crazy religious).

The religious and atheist views are both one-sided, so I vote for the agnostic. The artist in me thinks this should remain a mystery and as such enrich and enchant us. The scientist side wants to peek behind the curtain.

"Mystery is the essential element of every work of art. If a work of art is clear, then my interest in it ends." - Luis Bunuel

 

[justcurious]

Thanks for mentioning the fishes,

I couldn't agree more.
Is there a Paracast show where the Trickster theory is detailed ?
Thanks

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
Albert Einstein

 

[Kandinsky]

Is there a Paracast show where the Trickster theory is detailed ?

Any of the Chris O Brien episodes involve the trickster theory. It's probably better to download one of the earlier shows where he's a solo guest.

 

[justcurious]

Any of the Chris O Brien episodes involve the trickster theory. It's probably better to download one of the earlier shows where he's a solo guest.

Ok, doing that now, thx.

 

[J.T.]

What Kandinsky said -- November 29 I think is the main one. He also discusses it on Dark Matters, I think the second appearance on that one is the best on the subject (week 16?), and on the season 5 episode of Binnall of America.