I had kind of an interesting thought today.... We were discussing something at dinner and I was forced to admit I was making an issue too black and white. It occurred to me that the idea that anything is truly binary is unlikely.
I'm not arguing that the extremes, the perfectly visualized binary states, cannot or do not exist. I am arguing that their exclusive existence is highly improbable. Look even at computers... Systems that are binary to the core and in fact depend on the concept for their functioning. I bet, however, if you ask an electrical engineer you will find a world of greys between the blacks and whites of ones and zeros. Between settling times, ringing, and simple electromagnetic fluctuations those perfect highs and lows are rare at best.
I love the thought of the yin and yang.. the beautiful dichotomy. I have no idea where that particular symbol originated or what it meant to it's creators. I do, however, know what I see in it: the beautiful and delicate dance between those binary alphas and omegas.
Pardon me for indulging in flowery prose but this is one of my favorite meditations.
I suppose, if I knew more about it, I could find the true binaries in quantum mechanics... *shrug* I wish I knew. Thought for you though: if there are truly perfect binaries in quantum mechanics no doubt that quantum computing will find it's roots there... if it does, what is lost or gained? That is to say is something going on in our computers now between the one and the zero? Will something new occur if we eliminate that gap? Probably not in either case... I enjoy thinking about it, though.
Think. There is an infinity between zero and one.
</dork... for now>
Today's music recommendation will get me in trouble. Go download Liz Phair's _Flower_. This song is so visceral. I can't explain how happy it makes me. Throw away these barriers.
I had completely forgotten how good the Cure's _Mixed Up_ album is. I am sitting here thouroughly enjoying it. I has just the perfect richness and sensuality for a grey day like this. This is, for me, one of those rare albums that is the perfect soundtrack for a particular kind of day or mood. It would be interesting to listen to this album while making love. Anyway.
The new Zelda game is damn weird and fun only in the most abstract way. I have to say, I'm severely dissapointed. It looks wonderful and plays smoothly but is stressful..... Talk about the last thing I, or anyone, needs... a stressful video game.
I got some new shoes. They're these vaguely orthopedic looking Airwalks. They are wonderfully comfortable and make a good replacement for my beloved Chuck Taylors.
I'm still waiting for someone to come up with a koan or two.
Another musical rec: Morcheeba's "Big Calm". So mellow. Yum.