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The danger of confusing process with substance is definitely an interesting point. Everyone can probably think of an example where that's happened. But as some
by wwweston 6y ago
The danger of confusing process with substance is definitely an interesting point. Everyone can probably think of an example where that's happened.
But as someone who learned unix and some CS among other things in public schools in a way that would have been impossible out of anything provided at home I'm definitely reluctant to throw that institution entirely under the bus.
And in general I'd think that a forum full of people who make process for a living (software is arguably nothing but process) should understand that while systems are often full of blind spots that doesn't mean they're without their utility.
What's needed is to figure out how to make services/systems/institutions with value.
- TimTheTinker 6y agoI think a more fundamental and seldom-agreed-upon question is what constitutes substance in the first place. I would argue that it’s very rare to find an answer that is truly coherent in that it corresponds to reality, is internally consistent, and doesn’t devolve into absurdity (turtles all the way down, etc.). I only know of one, and it’s rooted in the Christian worldview.
- hitekker 6y agoDo you mind telling us what that non-recursive substance is?
- AnimalMuppet 6y agoI'm not the one you're asking, but try "He Is There And He Is Not Silent", by Francis Schaeffer.