Comments on: Checklist of features for good conceptual models http://www.mcgeesmusings.net/2006/03/09/checklist-of-features-for-good-conceptual-models/ "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." - Dorothy Parker Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:15:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: James Fletcher Baxter http://www.mcgeesmusings.net/2006/03/09/checklist-of-features-for-good-conceptual-models/#comment-7 James Fletcher Baxter Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:30:51 +0000 http://www.mcgeesmusings.net/2006/03/09/checklist-of-features-for-good-conceptual-models/#comment-7 Consider: The missing element in every human 'solution' is an accurate definition of the creature. Many problems in human experience are the result of false and inaccurate definitions of humankind premised in man-made religions and humanistic philosophies. Humanism makes man his own standard of measure. However, as with all measuring systems, a standard must be greater than the value measured. Based on preponderant ignorance and an egocentric carnal nature, humanism demotes reason to the simpleton task of excuse-making in behalf of the rule of appe- tites, desires, feelings, emotions, and glands. Because man, hobbled in an ego-centric predicament, cannot invent criteria greater than himself, the humanist lacks a predictive capability. Without instinct or trans- cendent criteria, humanism cannot evaluate options with foresight and vision for progression and survival. Lack- ing foresight, man is blind to potential consequence and is unwittingly committed to mediocrity, collectivism, averages, and regression - and worse. Humanism is an unworthy worship. Human is earth's Choicemaker. Psalm 25:12 He is by nature and nature's God a creature of Choice - and of Criteria. Psalm 119:30,173 His unique and definitive characteristic is, and of Right ought to be, the natural foundation of his environments, institutions, and re- spectful relations to his fellow-man. Thus, he is orien- ted to a Freedom whose roots are in the Order of the universe. - from The HUMAN PARADIGM Consider:
The missing element in every human ’solution’ is
an accurate definition of the creature.

Many problems in human experience are the result of
false and inaccurate definitions of humankind premised
in man-made religions and humanistic philosophies.

Humanism makes man his own standard of measure.
However, as with all measuring systems, a standard
must be greater than the value measured. Based on
preponderant ignorance and an egocentric carnal
nature, humanism demotes reason to the simpleton
task of excuse-making in behalf of the rule of appe-
tites, desires, feelings, emotions, and glands.

Because man, hobbled in an ego-centric predicament,
cannot invent criteria greater than himself, the humanist
lacks a predictive capability. Without instinct or trans-
cendent criteria, humanism cannot evaluate options with
foresight and vision for progression and survival. Lack-
ing foresight, man is blind to potential consequence and
is unwittingly committed to mediocrity, collectivism,
averages, and regression - and worse. Humanism is an
unworthy worship.

Human is earth’s Choicemaker. Psalm 25:12 He is by
nature and nature’s God a creature of Choice - and of
Criteria. Psalm 119:30,173 His unique and definitive
characteristic is, and of Right ought to be, the natural
foundation of his environments, institutions, and re-
spectful relations to his fellow-man. Thus, he is orien-
ted to a Freedom whose roots are in the Order of the
universe.

- from The HUMAN PARADIGM

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