A Conversation for Endless Loops
Opposite of Endless Loop
Not Shakespeare Started conversation Oct 11, 2001
Wouldn't that be "Progress"?
Opposite of Endless Loop
Marcus Aurelius Posted Aug 14, 2002
No. Loops can envolve progress. The opposite of an endless loop would be transition - from one situation to another that has no relation to the previous.
At least that's my take on it.
Opposite of Endless Loop
Marcus Aurelius Posted Aug 14, 2002
Although, on contemplation I am in danger of confusing progressive loops / Virtueous Loops with a progressive 'path', so perhaps you are correct?
Opposite of Endless Loop
Not Shakespeare Posted Aug 14, 2002
If the loop involves progress, it would also have to include a destruction phase to wipe out all the progress and return to the original state.
Therefore, it would not really be progress, would it?
Opposite of Endless Loop
Marcus Aurelius Posted Aug 15, 2002
It depends what conditions the loop pertains to.
Every day I get up to go to work. Same job. Same hours. Same responcibilities. Same pay. However, this is a progressive loop as each time I complete a day's work I both earn more money and take another tiny step towards promotion. I'm in a loop and.....
Damn. You're right. I'm not in an ENDLESS loop. By the very conditions of the loop I am working towards leaving the loop. Well done and well argued.
Marcus Aurelius
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