We often say that we hear, but don't listen. What is the difference between hearing and listening? In a sense, the difference is intuitively evident in reflecting on our everyday lives. Our modern-day condition is unprecedented in terms of the knowledge we hear at every moment of our lives. Everything is accessible and available in … Continue reading Life Consumed
Tag: #Philosophy
Enemy of the People
When do you feel there could be satanic or demonic cruelty in this world? While there are various psychopathic, sociopathic incidents reported nowadays, we can see a lot from our bloody human history. We call these incidents genocide or crimes against humanity. Each of us can never think of killing anyone in our everyday lives. … Continue reading Enemy of the People
Live Forever
What is the earliest memory you can recall? Your experience weeks ago seems clear. So does years ago, even decades ago. Digging into it as early as possible, can you reach the earliest one in your life? Usually, that is the inception of your consciousness. I can barely recall one cloudy afternoon, walking with my … Continue reading Live Forever
Existential Anxiety
There are three types of existence. When you see a stone in front of you, for example, would you think that this stone can exist even two hundred years from now on? Perhaps, it can. But then, this thought doesn't bother you so much. How about a person you don't know? Any human being can't, … Continue reading Existential Anxiety
Before the Beginning and After the End
Everything has a beginning and an end. So does our lives. What is the beginning of your life? Should it be your birthday? Or should it be something else? How about the end of your life? Should it be the moment of your death? Or should it be something else? Not only life but any … Continue reading Before the Beginning and After the End
I AM THAT I AM
Who are you? If someone asks you this question, what will be your answer? Would you tell him or her your name alone? Would you talk about your occupation? How about your family, community, ethnicity, or nationality? How about organization and institution? Or, even would you think about such a thing as your bank account … Continue reading I AM THAT I AM
Life’s Paradox
What makes our lives valuable and fulfilled? Consciously or unconsciously, we have noticed that life is what we are supposed to possess and take care of it by ourselves. That is why we call life “my life,” “your life,” “his or her life,” or “their lives.” Life looks as if an object that we should … Continue reading Life’s Paradox
