MF Discussion Topic for June 2004

From: Horse (horse@darkstar.uk.net)
Date: Sun Jun 06 2004 - 01:33:26 BST

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    Hi Folks

    The results of the Call for Votes for June 2004 are shown below.

    This months topic is

    #2 From Rick Valence (Originally suggested by Nathan Blakeley)
    (Moderator's Note - Further info received from topic originator)
    How can we apply Robert Pirsig's ideas to our individual and
    societal relationship with money?
    The question is how to keep money from being a central motivator in life. I and you live
    in a universe where materialism rules. There are many who do what they do for the buck
    despite having enough bucks to last ten lifetimes.
    The question I have is why do I feel pain and a loss well being when I lose money
    (playing the stocks for example) and feel enormous pleasure and confidence when I
    make a successful trade.

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    VOTING RESULTS

    Votes for topics
    1) 2
    2) 4
    3) 1

    Voters and Selection

    Rick Valence - 2
    Jaap Karssenberg - 1
    Mark Maxwell - 3
    Sam Norton - 1
    Jay Casler - 2.
    moq@pirsig.ath.cx - 2
    horse - 2

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