Glen writes: < So, to [mis]extrapolate all the way to social systems, a rally participant may not have much choice but to feel the adrenaline rush of chanting "Lock Him Up!". But where is the attractor in such a conception? >
Some people participate in intramural sports or sing in a choir. Such participation isn't about being the best at the sport, or aspiring to be the most talented musician. As far as I can tell, they just like performing with other people. It is about experience and participation. It is an excuse to get together. It is about being around people they recognize as similar to them. (I feel like Commander Data observing the behavior of humans here..) 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 archives back to 2003: http://friam.471366.n2.nabble.com/ FRIAM-COMIC http://friam-comic.blogspot.com/ by Dr. Strangelove
