" But I think that type, that can't be "persuaded" [*] based on low-dimensional similarity and familiarity, has very few members. The real problem is establishing the similarity and familiarity."
Most any introvert has had the experience of some patronizing know-nothing `help' them out of their shell. Is there anything more pointless than having to politely play along while run their `find some common ground' routine? They may seem persuaded but really they just want the room to be empty again. If a personality is high dimensional, then a low-dimensional connection is cannot be a true measure of similarity (assuming that was even sought). Marcus ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com FRIAM-COMIC http://friam-comic.blogspot.com/ by Dr. Strangelove
