A higher order static pattern can also work against a lower one at times. Notice that each pattern of value corresponds to a higher level of evolution. Each of these patterns of value represents long-term, static quality. Immidiate quality or dynamic quality, Pirsig describes as the force that creates static quality. As static quality evolved, dynamic quality sought out value and latching on, thereby creating static patterns of value.
Dynamic quality is different from all the others.
It is consciousness. It is the very essense of thought. It normally follows the static patterns of value already established. At times, it deviates from the static patterns, giving rise to the probability distribution that we are familiar with. Finally, consciousness has the power to break down static patterns of value creating newer, more stable ones.