Re: Pluck and Culture Change

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On 25 Apr 96 at 12:29, Thomas Brunton wrote:

> Proving that there is a thingie called 'free will' is about the same
> as proving there is a thingie called 'culture' or 'society'. Take a
> picture of culture and show it to me.
>

I think when you are seeing a picture of one of those big plumes
sticking out of an Italian policeman's hat, you are looking at
culture.

I think when you are seeing a picture of a Chinese person
kow-towing, you're looking at culture.

I think when you are seeing a picture of a Frenchman sipping wine,
you're seeing culture.

I think when you are seeing Ray Charles smiling, you're seeing
culutre.

I think when you are seeing...

Shall I go on?


Ka Xiik Keech Ya Utzil,

John Pastore
Writer/Guide in 'El Mayab'
("The Mayan Homeland")
venture@cancun.rce.com.mx

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