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 MM> DT> MICHAEL MARTINEZ Re: IVAN ILLICH RON MCDERMOTT 07-29-96
 
 PS> I don't believe that Mr. Martinez thinks that motivation is
 PS> created by what is entertaining, only.  A person who takes a driving
 PS> exam learns the infomation because they want to be able to obtain a
 PS> license, not because they have developed an interest in rules of the
 PS> road.  But, for a moment, they are motivated to learn the rules.  So,
 PS> Mr. Martinez's theory does hold water, in that case, if that is what
 PS> he is implying.
Yes, that's right, that's what I'm saying.  It's a momentary thing
for each person, sometimes created by entertainment, sometimes by
necessity which the person himself perceives as worthy.  Whatever
the reason, it's enough to be converted to interest within the breast
of the individual.  
-michael
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