New Year's Eve

Tomorrow, when I wake up, I expect a rush of freedom and lightheartedness. Failing that, I shall see 2010 as a continuation of time, rather than a "New Year," which implies a sense of starting and stopping; of discontinuous time. Happy New Year, and welcome 2010.

A Little Q&A

Some say there's an answer to every question, and I wholeheartedly agree. If a question can be proposed, the government can sure develop a BS answer. The saying loses credibility if you are actually looking for a GOOD answer, however.

Dealing with Chickens

Chickens are interesting creatures. There are currently more chickens than humans. Chickens have also become the focus of some of humankind's most philosophically-challenging questions. For example, which came first? The chicken, or the egg? And why did the chicken cross the road to get to the other side?

Starting with the latter, I have chosen to interpret this "joke" as indicative of the importance that "progress" plays in our society. The chicken crosses the road to move forward, the get to the other side so that it may continue its journey.

The former question is a little tougher. If you tried to explain it with evolution, you would have to define the exact moment the bird-ancestor evolved into the modern-day chicken. In a more abstract sense, the question would be one of a person's foundation (constructed from morals and beliefs). This question would be more personal, then, and not have a correct answer for the general society.

First Post

These posts are designed to make you think or see things from a different perspective. Some are simple witty comments, while others are deep philosophical questions. Today is my first of many to come.

For instance, if humankind had not discovered the things they did in the order they did so, would all of history be different? Would we have inventions designed for a whole new set of objectives?