> At 11:10 AM 10/7/97 -0700, Tim Rhodes wrote:
>
> >This is a good example of not the failing of logic, but the failings of
> >those who employ it. Often /attempting/ to reach a goal that logic tells
> >you is impossible will yield more fruit than simply reaching a the
> >simpler goal that is logically possible. The rationalist has been robbed,
>
> It's not that I don't believe you, but I'd sure like to see an example.
Didn't you concede the "power of positive thinking" point not too long
ago? Something about terminal illnesses?
-Prof. Tim