Publications by authors named "Paul E Simmonds"
Article Synopsis
- The text explores the idea that survival is the primary purpose of life, using the phylloxera pest and its interaction with grapevines as a case study.
- The discussion raises doubts about whether survival alone suffices as a reason for existence, suggesting that scientific reductionism strips life of its deeper essence, which is described as 'Quality' by Robert Pirsig.
- It posits that the gap between mere facts and a fuller understanding of reality is due to human perception and our ability to connect different types of information, illustrated through a myth related to phylloxera.
