On-the-ground problem-solving, orienting oneself in new situations... those kinds of reasoning which don't involve too much reflection, because the situation calls for spontaneity. That's what I mean by ad-hoc and random... there's no way you're going to be able to assess and consider all the factors in a situation when it's confronting you immediately, but reflection and further information don't guarantee that you're any better equipped to deal with the situation, or even that more information will give you an accurate picture of what's going on.
I used to take states like clarity, realisation and inspiration at face value and to follow with all my heart the information they brought with them. Now I have less faith in it, and their ability to make things any better/more coherent.
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Date: 2005-06-25 08:39 am (UTC)I used to take states like clarity, realisation and inspiration at face value and to follow with all my heart the information they brought with them. Now I have less faith in it, and their ability to make things any better/more coherent.