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Date: 2004-03-15 13:46:02

Comment:

i was obviously just kidding. the response is thought provoking and essentially sound. the person makes some truly astute observations about the nature of the film and the reality of its creator's motives. my review does not attempt to endorse or even understand the film's metaphysical scaffolding. on the contrary, the truthfullness of the elements was of no concern to me. i was interested in the attempt, the model, as an intellectual exercise. that's why i started with the story about my aunt. the value in these paradigm shaking texts lies in their ability to subvert our unchecked biases, resulting in a humility and acceptance of others and a renewed thirst for knowledge and wisdom. sure, new age boneheads will and often do try to ride this wave of intellectual optimism all the way to the shore, but what ultimately is the harm in that if they bring a reconcilliatory and communal epistemology along with them. try the model on and see not if it is true but rather how much it helps you come to terms with your own essential limitation. herein lies its primary value. sorry again about the jew comment but i was in a hurry.