Talk:Telesis

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If this is supposed to be about the group of architects, it needs to say so in the first sentence. If it's supposed to be about the concept introduced by the sociologist, then it gives far to much emphasis to the organization of architects. Michael Hardy (talk) 00:55, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Linguistics
Teleosemantics:

"The bulk of theoretical and empirical work in the neurobiology of emotion indicates that isotelesis—the principle that any one function is served by several structures and processes—applies to emotion as it applies to thermoregulation, for example (Satinoff, 1982). ... In light of the preceding discussion, it is quite clear that the processes that emerge in emotion are governed not only by isotelesis, but by the principle of polytelesis as well. The first principle holds that many functions, especially the important ones, are served by a number of redundant systems, whereas the second holds that many systems serve more than one function. There are very few organic functions that are served uniquely by one and only one process, structure, or organ. Similarly, there are very few processes, structures, or organs that serve one and only one purpose. Language, too, is characterized by the isotelic and polytelic principles; there are many words for each meaning and most words have more than one meaning. The two principles apply equally to a variety of other biological, behavioral, and social phenomena. Thus, there is no contradiction between the vascular and the communicative functions of facial efference; the systems that serve these functions are both isotelic and polytelic."

http://psychology.stanford.edu/~lera/273/zajonc-psychreview-1989.pdf

Complexity:

"Declaring that something is not needed to explain a phenomenon because our current frame of telic reference does not require it is akin to divination, for it is highly unlikely that today’s needs and goals and tomorrow’s needs and goals can be anticipated by present models. When Panini formulated context-free grammars to assist in describing the grammar of Sanskrit, in no way did he anticipate computer language compilers. When Chomsky formulated generative grammars, he did not anticipate pseudoknots. Declaring the necessity of an element of a model presupposes comprehension of future utility. ... Perhaps Chomsky already did introduce the necessary complexity to solve the hypothetical plague of which I speak here, or maybe even Panini. I cannot help but wonder if the more complex models of today always existed in theory-space, contained within the apparently less complex models of yesteryear. After all, the “injected” complexity does not refute the existing model; it simple assigns it greater provable utility against current goals. Is human telesis injecting complexity, or are new human goals uncovering pre-existing complexity? Perhaps these questions are best left to the realm of poet philosophers such as Omar Khayyam.

And strange to tell, among that Earthen Lot Some could articulate, while others not: And suddenly one more impatient cried— Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot? The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Rubai #60 (Fitz Gerald, First Edition)"

http://www.iscid.org/papers/Jackson_EinsteinsRazor_050205.pdf —Preceding unsigned comment added by Isotelesis (talk • contribs) 21:17, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

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