from David Wolsk 960912 at 1620 PST
[From Rick Marken (960909.1510)]
As futher proof that I am not trying to censor ideas that run "contrary to
the cherished principles of PCT" I would like to recommend a program that
is currently running on PBS here in LA . It's called "A Glorious Accident".
It started here last night with an interview of Oliver Saks -- the L-Dopa,
Touret's syndrome expert. It is already clear that the Dutch guy who made the
show is a big fan of trendy cognitive science (neural nets, self-organizing
systems, chaotic attractors -- the works!). Anyway, be sure to watch it; I
was having a ball last night yelling helplessly at the image of Oliver Saks,
who would clearly benefit from a strong dose of L. PCT;-)
Rick, you reminded me of a thought from way back when I was reading one of
Sack's books. I've read quite a few and admire what he does and his
inquiring mind. I am also aware of his popularity. My thought: it would
perhaps be valuable to turn him onto PCT. I have a feeling he needs it and
may be looking for it and PCT would benefit from his becoming an active
disciple..
Also, while on the subject, another useful popularizer could be Dr. Laura
Schlessinger. I'm in love with Dr Laura and feel she is really operating
out of PCT assumptions without ever realizing it. It would be useful, I
believe, to utilise those with such ready access to the mass media to
provide some opposition to the mass of SR-thinking in the general public
and the media-types.
David Wolsk
Victoria, BC (and, a reply to something several weeks ago: BC has
certainly the most beautiful coastline in the world ..... try exploring it
from a kayak and you'll readily agree)