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Modes of Logic

Quantum physics used both-and logic at times, as when it treats light both as waves and particles.

This implies we could do well to discern between an experience or event and the description of the experience or event. Descriptions are by the use of symbols (as in language), and symbols and experiences may not adhere the same rules of human logic, writes Gary Zukav. Further: "Quantum mechanics is the study of the motion of quanta . . . a quantum is a quantity of something . . . A quantum is a piece of action . . a set of relationships, or an intermediate state." "The problem is the language," says David Finkelstein. [Zukav 1979, 271-76]

There is a gridwork and layout on the Gold Scales that frequently uses or subsumes four different modes of logic on top of one other:

1. Rather simple yet basic either-or logic, or Aristotelian logic. Mind, however, that "The rules of classical logic . . . do not correspond to experience [in all respects]." [Zukav 1979, 277, 278]

   This logic variant relates mainly to the first few beads of the stringed Tao.

2. A both-and variant in tune with quantum mechanics after Noble prize winner John von Neumann. Gary Zukav offers several examples of how both-and logic is put to work in present physics. For example, light is considered and treated as both a particle phenomenon and one of light, even though such a "both-and" is impossible according to classical logic - which does not manae to describe many phenomena well enough. However, "In the mathematical formulations of quantum theory nothing is either "this" or "that" with nothing in between." [Cf. Zukav 1979, 283-84, 285]

   A nice question rises: "If the "Both-And" method of logic is so good, why can't we use both the "Both-And" logic and the "Either-Or" logic?" One had better beware of logical fallacies dressed up as logic forms also.

   The both-and form of logic variant relates to matters of bead 3 of the stringed Tao figure in that there often is a touch of both-and. For example, can members of a family be dear and heartily disliked? Being in two minds is common.

3. Implementation mode - it may include the combined use of both-and facets somehow above simple, everyday-life's either-or facets. Tick tack tao implementations generally set in near lay 5. You could implement with care the most rewarding ideas that you come across. "The desire to implement the thoughts into actions is natural." - Yajurveda.

   This logic variant - implementing both-and facets - pertains much to bead 5 through 9 of the Tao figure.

4. The skilled management mode asks for some "keep a watch" mentality. The fourth facet of logical thinking may not seem logical and very rational or proficient - not for a long time, though, Still, here is an example: "A political leader must keep looking over his shoulder . . . to see if the boys are still there. If they aren't still there, he's no longer a political leader." - Bernard Baruch.

   This variant of discerning thinking (logic, if you like) relates to beads 11-15 of the stringed Tao figure. However, steps after bead 11 can be hard for beginners.

This was to suggest how four sides to discernment - logic - are more or less incorporated in the general design of a tick tack tao solvency scheme.

The Value of Solid Schemas

Deep schemas yield training programs also.