In Plato's Theaetetus, He discusses various conceptions of a certain Heraclitean ontology of perception. This results in an elaborated description of politics. More specifically, this conception deals with how conventions are made better through an application of wisdom. However, the results of this application cannot be known before they are accomplished. There is no latent value to the result which the actions are attempting to achieve. In fact, the sort of actions required to achieve this result are entirely under-determined and unspecific. I.E. there are an infinite number of actions the achieve said result, and the result, qua convention, only becomes a convention, i.e. the convention is created, by these actions. A significant parallel can be drawn to the works of Frantz Fanon, in regard to the lack of "latent Algerian Identity" in the people. They are otherwise attempting to achieve such a thing through completely undefined and underdetermined actions. Furthermore, it is only through the result of a desire for an identity that they would pursue such a thing. My claim is that the mechanics of this were on the verge of being explained over 2000 years ago. Determining how this parallel is significant is up to you. Joseph Zehner is PIFAS resident nay-sayer. Bah, humbug....