Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Inclusive Quality

The concept of second order quality relates to comparative value (Marx) which is a consequence of our economic system and the forces of productions influence over our subject position, perception and classification schemes. It could be argued that  historical necessity of maintaining reproduction of goods via the market  has led to a detached system (Habermas) or emergent aspect of capital flows (Massumi) imposing definitions/subject positions on us as neither good enough nor satisfied unless we a consuming and producing to a set rate, (maximum production & consumption would suit GDP and the free market). The automation of production systems could change this but lack of redistribution from those who profit from automation has led to blockage in the potential value of automation for humanity. Instead of helping it has led to inequality and conflict .

Inclusive Quality concerns an active choice to override this programmed  imprinted comparative judgement system, to bracket it out. The choice is to actively appreciate the "background noise" and  that which has been assigned a default "negative comparative value" or 'entropy' , This relates to the work of Illya Priogine on dissipative structures. Also perhaps to that of Macy and Buddhist philosophy

(Relation to  resonance...'2nd o q)

The point is that the  comparative quality optimum should not be set in comparison with and excluded 'other' but be given space to exist alongside it... there in the acceptance of the whole field effect (Massumi) perhaps lies the evolutionary connection.



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