>Hmm, well I hope this is not perceived as a philosophy- or
>aesthetics-hostile environment. But you know how economists and
>comedy writers are when they get together.
I think that he said philosophy _of_ aesthetics hostile environment. The list has it's own aesthetic for consideration by the so-inclined.
I guess Max is the economist. But your reference to a comedy writer passed me by. Humorously challenged I remain.