An attempt like a theory of everything could imply both metaphysics and physics. When we say the theory of everything (ToE) in the field of physics, it means the ultimate idea that integrates all the fundamental laws for the physical universe, especially for the gap between general relativity and quantum mechanics. On the other hand, … Continue reading A Theory of Everything
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Signs, Wisdom, and Christ
We all humans are under one category called Homo Sapiens, which means in Latin "wise man." We are supposed to be "wiser" than other human species that existed on earth hundreds of thousands of years ago. Who were those human species? Diverse Human SpeciesA Genetic BottleneckA Catastrophe TheoryFloodsHomo DeusSigns, Wisdom, and Christ Diverse Human Species … Continue reading Signs, Wisdom, and Christ
Seeking Knowledge and Wisdom
Life is difficult. As long as our ego dictates our lives, we can never get out of this mindset. It is inevitable. Being in this world and of this world, we can't be wholly egoless and selfless. Even saints and angels have a subtle sense of their ego and self. Given such a condition, we … Continue reading Seeking Knowledge and Wisdom
Breathing, the Third Eye
There are various kinds of meditation in Buddhism. Well-known is a sitting meditation called Zazen (座禅) in Japanese. Sitting straight, we focus on subtle movements of breathing in and out, noticing our diaphragm. Traditionally, we call this breathing technique Zuisokukan (随息観). Zui (随) means to follow. Soku (息) for breathing, and Kan (観) for observing … Continue reading Breathing, the Third Eye
Consciousness Only
In Mahayana Buddhism, there is the school called Consciousness Only (唯識）As the Four Noble Truths say, if there is no such thing as a self, then what this self sees must be imaginary or unreal. Nevertheless, the self looks like the most critical part in our life. How should we handle what we see? What … Continue reading Consciousness Only
Schrödinger’s Cat
Schrödinger's cat is one of the well-known thought experiments to explain the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics. In the extreme microscopic scale, we can no longer observe things in the manner that Newtonian physics works. Observing things in the quantum level, what we see would be no longer distinctive between particles and waves. As commonly … Continue reading Schrödinger’s Cat
The Cosmic Dance of Shiva
One of the driving forces in the universe is the second law of thermodynamics, called entropy. From the Big Bang until today, we are in the midst of the gigantic explosion. And we are part of it. Because its scale is too extreme, we cannot sense it as the explosion. The reality, however, is that … Continue reading The Cosmic Dance of Shiva
