MM> MM> DT> MICHAEL MARTINEZ Re: IVAN ILLICH RON MCDERMOTT 07-29-96
 
MM> PS> I don't believe that Mr. Martinez thinks that motivation is
MM> PS> created by what is entertaining, only.  A person who takes a driving
MM> PS> exam learns the infomation because they want to be able to obtain a
MM> PS> license, not because they have developed an interest in rules of the
MM> PS> road.  But, for a moment, they are motivated to learn the rules.  So,
MM> PS> Mr. Martinez's theory does hold water, in that case, if that is what
MM> PS> he is implying.
 
MM>Yes, that's right, that's what I'm saying.  It's a momentary thing
MM>for each person, sometimes created by entertainment, sometimes by
MM>necessity which the person himself perceives as worthy.  Whatever
MM>the reason, it's enough to be converted to interest within the breast
MM>of the individual.
 
        Then this being the case, Ivan Illich's principles of motivation
are boiled down to the basic level.  Examples:
 
        1. Church goers tiphing(sp)...to please God;
        2. Giving to a charity........to increase one's self-respect;
        3. Buying presents for loved ones...to share love with that
        person.
 
        All of which, would be considered very generous acts.  However,
        there is a motivation of self - interest involved.
 
Keep your stick on the Ice,
Paul
 
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