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Originally Posted by Fredrick  As you understand, this is exactly the point Aaron was making, but he jumped on the part that no image can deliver the toe, and went right past the part that an image can show how a singular image cannot deliver the toe based on singularity. Let's quickly slow down here: a single image can indeed portray the entirety if it discloses its own lack of actual singularity. You can only get the pyramid when at a distance yourself. Though extremely limited in scope and usefulness, the pyramid is the toe. And it was known throughout the ancient world. |
Hi Fredrick
I thought (somewhat naively) that Aaron's point was that relevant images are very useful as an aid to understanding - a picture is worth a thousand words - but only if it's relevant. Many of the images we use here are great for their entertainment value but do not contribute to a greater truth.
And woe to us if, blinded by illusions........
regards
Felix
PS: Pat - there's no need to shout!