[net.religion] Positive feedback

dubois@uwmacc.UUCP (Paul DuBois) (10/03/84)

> [Mike Huybensz]
> In summary, the reason people can be converted is by the positive feedback
> from being able to formulaically answer questions.  Like this:
> 
> > [Paul DuBois]
> > Not "what", "who".  God.

I believe you mean "positive reinforcement".  Positive feedback systems
are mechanically unstable and liable to self-destruction.  (to which
the answer is, perhaps, that I am mentally unstable and liable to
self-destruction!)

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Paul DuBois		{allegra,ihnp4,seismo}!uwvax!uwmacc!dubois

"Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein
do I delight."
				Psalm 119:35