We have seen numerous theories on understanding the physical universe like cosmology and astrophysics. These efforts, however, can never be beyond our cognitive, epistemological, and ontological limitations. The more we get smarter, the science and technology could advance to develop these areas. Or, the more our consciousness unfolds, perhaps the more profound and the broader … Continue reading Categorical Imperative
Spiritual Pride
Why do we argue with each other? There are undoubtedly constructive discussions and criticisms. In doing so, we are supposed to find better answers and solutions. It should be the beauty of collaboration. However, we inevitably experience the destructive nature of argumentations and contentions. In this case, both sides don't share the common goal. The … Continue reading Spiritual Pride
Serendipity
If something fortunate and yet unplanned happened accidentally, we call it serendipity. Being more creative and useful, it is a sort of gift that a series of unexpected accidents give us in one way or another. To receive such gifts, we even welcome accidents and troubles. Often, we can recall our problems and failures ended … Continue reading Serendipity
Minkowski’s Spacetime
Einstein's theory of relativity tells us that we live in a sort of spacetime continuum. The cosmos we recognize is not only a spatial entity but also a time sequence that contains itself. We can easily understand such "reality" with a few thought experiments. For example, the sunlight we see right now is not the … Continue reading Minkowski’s Spacetime
Be not Defeated by the Rain
Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of the well-known novelists and poets in Japan, especially for children's literature. While he was unknown as the author during his lifetime, his works are now part of the best classic lineups. Almost all Japanese now are familiar with his name and have read some of his novels, poets, and … Continue reading Be not Defeated by the Rain
Solomon’s Wisdom
Why do we suffer? That is one of the fundamental questions we have been asking throughout our human history. And such a sense of suffering could be both internal and external. We often identify them as internal and external threats. Both are sometimes interchangeable, even inseparable. What are the external threats? Still, we suffer from … Continue reading Solomon’s Wisdom
Thy Sight Alone
Thinking of the entire universe makes us feel a sense of awe and wonder. We used to believe that the planet Earth was the whole world that we could imagine. It was, however, only the beginning of how we observe the cosmos. We now know that Earth is the only third planet from the Sun, … Continue reading Thy Sight Alone
