[linux-audio-user] Thesis: Playing and making music

[Dave Phillips]

Esben Stien wrote:

>Dave Phillips <dlphillips at woh.rr.com> writes:
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>>A phenomenal level of practiced mechanical or gymnastic ability
>>doesn't represent genius to me.
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>I'm not sure if I understand you correct, but first person action is
>an art and requires intelligence and the ability to think very quick
>and structured. 
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>Taking down and outsmarting a whole platoon is an art. 
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>The way you move and think has artistic value.
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You're talking about talent and physical prowess. They are not 
synonymous with genius.

Neither is intelligence any index of genius.

Ascribing "art" as a qualifier to any endeavor simply reduces the 
accuracy and meaning of the term.

Best,

dp