tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8202954474580015685.post6292863051368430268..comments2018-01-18T04:34:40.751-08:00Comments on Philosophy, science, education - and the paradoxes: What I learned as a scientist from the 7 steps in alchemical transformationBrian Lassenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875271284872954298noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8202954474580015685.post-49396632062718737492010-05-14T00:45:41.368-07:002010-05-14T00:45:41.368-07:00There was a quote in Goethe´s "Faust" wh...There was a quote in Goethe´s "Faust" which I unfortunately can´t find in English or in German.<br /><br />But the point of it was -<br />"The one who studies living matter, by his actions, drives off the essence of it. And when he finally has the details of his subject of study - he unfortunately lacks the connections between the details"<br /><br />Somehow it reminds me of studying a single protein and it´s interactions without actually knowing what it does inside the organism.<br /><br />Alchemy is a philosophy which gives one an ideal, a goal to achieve. Somewhat universal and yet very personal. Enlightenment is hard to pass on - everyone must walk down the lane by himself to find the Grail or to become a Buddha. <br /><br />Interesting piece, Brian.THhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18064848353660741864noreply@blogger.com