Believe or not to believe

Recently I had a dream, a very vivid dream. That is one of the very few dreams that I can remember. It is a dream about super-nature.

I used to believe that the existence of ghost is absolutely baseless. The claim of witnessing such 'things' are born of fear and fueled by paranoia. I am such a big believer of science, anything defy the laws of science would merely be a joke to me. So much so that I even doubt the existence of religions. However, I had thought it over again these few days.

When people asked Einstein, one of the great quantum physicists, whether he believe in ghost, he did not deny the existence. Instead, he said: When twelve other persons have witnessed the same phenomenon at the same time, then I might believe.

So why is one of the greatest scientist does not reject the idea of super-nature? And yet there are plenty of activists out there against the idea of atheism?

Logic tells us so.

The legal system of our society is one good example. Before the judge sentence anyone in court, the suspect is always innocent, until there is SUFFICIENT evidence to prove otherwise. On the other hand, upon release of anyone in court, it is not due to the fact that he isn't guilty, it's because there is INSUFFICIENT evidence to show that he is guilty. That is how a legal system work in most of the societies around the globe.

Therefore, naturally by using this logic, as long as there is INSUFFICIENT evidence to show the existence of ghost, we shall reject any claim.

This argument is obviously flawed. I believe there is no need of stating the counter-argument for this, as it is pretty straight forward.

So what should be the right attitude towards somethings is so intangible, so contentious that people have debated over and over since time immemorial?

IN Quantum physics, we have learnt the photoelectric effect. The experiment results reject the claim of treating light as purely wave. In fact, light was considered as a stream of photons. This further led to the discovery of quantum physics theory which were so ridiculous at that time. No one would even thought about equating mass with energy! But Einstein came out the famous equation which earned him the Nobel prize.

What if he didn't have the courage to announce his hypothesis? ( of course, the Japanese would be so delighted if that was the case...)

Things we can see in everyday life because it falls inside the visible light spectrum, there are plenty of other waves are not inside the range, therefore we do need a detector to sense the existence, such as X-ray, Microwave, etc. However, is that any possible waves, or other forms of natural phenomenon outside the EM wave spectrum that are yet to be discovered, which would ultimately give us a proper explanation of super-nature?

Since we all have INSUFFICIENT knowledge to reject the claim, let's just sit down and wait for the next brilliant scientist to unveil it for us.

BUT WAIT,

If that is the case, we are assuming super-nature is indeed exist, since we can't reject otherwise?

So do we really know what is science?

After all, science is a joke.

Because its creation is merely to satisfy the human's unlimited wants and desire. Its creation make human more and more knowledgeable in a way, but become more and more stupid in the other way.

So what is the point to study our mother nature so thoroughly, while we destroying it at a faster pace?

WHY?

Maybe science can one day give us the answer, in a empirical way, which we are the guinea pigs.

Only if you know

It is interesting to know that people is getting more and more irrational today. Therefore, the usual thing that we believe does not hold true, for obvious reason.
My dad used to tell me, no matter what we do, must know your line: Do not Hurt your family Do not hurt the society.
A person betrays his family, or do anything that can potentially hurt his family, is unforgettable. A person deliberately bring harm to the society, cant survive either, as he does not have the basic requirement to be part of any community. So, what it a community? Why do we need a community in the first place? This brings the concept of identity.
Identity is an ambiguous term, especially in a increasing globalised world today. With the unprecedented mobility of people, we tend to ignore the importance of identity. Therefore, we do not regard each other from the same origin as one. In this very moment, we lost our identity. And once we lost our identity, community can no longer serve its purpose.
Therefore, we seek the help of religion, to replace the common identity that we used to share together, and fought for it long, long ago. Religions can unite people, on the other hand, it can even control people's mind. It is undeniable, that's dangerous, if it is controlled by some one with a particular intention. However, identity is self-aware whereas religion is being imposed upon through a 3rd party.
So why are we so obsessed with the pursue of a religion while we seem to forget the importance of our common identity, or rather our origin?
Because there is a inherent distrust among us, even toward the very same community. Fear is the main reason for the pursue of religion in today's world. The only possible way to let all of us to have faith, for one another. Of course, it also provides hope, purpose of for our life. Therefore, people see religion as a better alternative compare to the community.
However, there is time when religion fails. What do we do if religion cannot solve our real life problem?
Until then, we realise the importance of community.
So what about friendship? Or Rather, true friendship?
Most of us believe that friendship, or rather true friendship need to be tested. It requires a life-long commitment. Only with this commitment, true friendship shall be seen.
I believe otherwise. In fact, the fact that friendship requires commitment distorted the true meaning of friendship. TRUE friendship does not require ANY commitment. Because, it is self-aware. And this awareness can be only felt if we encounter true friendship. Because it answers the fundamental concepts of common identity, common belief. Only through this, we can fell the satisfaction. It helps to solve the deepest problem within us. That's is the type of friendship we are trying very hard to find, only because it is natural. Friendship beyond this category is just artificial.
Marriage based on this kind of true friendship is even more rewarding.
That's is what we should pursue. And we all shall cherish.

It's been so long...

It's been really long since I was here! Duno why I come back now, but definitely have sth to so with boredom.

So its almost the 2nd half of the year, and I have not been studying hard lately... Due to both family distractions and my laziness. And one of the important reason is there is no one to control me out there! But I have to start to study! I know! There's very little time left, and this is my very last shot! No matter what, time to get started to build up the momentum.

My progress report one was terrible.. basically all failed except Econ... Esp my GP... Gotten a U! Haiz.. Guess I have to start to write my essay.

And this June holiday, totally no break for me at all. 1st and 2nd week with extra lessons, 3rd and 4th week with remedial, Due to my poor results! Argh... and immediately after June hols, COMMON TEST! OMG... I cant imagine the life after May. But if look at the other side, after Nov, i AM FREE!!!

OK, tmr still got tuition. Shall sleep now.

Ok, So today is the last day before my PW exam! Probably I will know my Promotional results around this time tomorrow. So, God bless!

The holiday is here, and for sure, this holiday will be an unusual one, as I have study plan for it! Although there will be some self-retreat! Ok, from now onwards, I got to use this word quite often. LOL!

Year 1 just Finished like that, how fast is it... I still vividly remember the 1st day I step into JJ, Duno a single friend, I did not expect a class like this, FULL of Fun! I really wish we can together finish our A levels, and see everyone in the university. But too bad ah, NO NS for me, so, see u all as junior! Except the gals...

Recently I develop a interest to be an aerospace engineer, Duno why... Maybe I am quite interested in aircraft. And also partly it gives good pay? I duno. But as fransis said, I also expecting myself to change my interest anytime...

Aiya, duno what to talk about alr. WISH me get promoted! Then I got to treat those people wished me, an ice cream! LOL...

Here I am again. Feel rather boring.

So finished my Chinese A level today. It was pretty simple, although cannot guarantee an A, I took only 45 mins to complete the paper two, which is supposedly 1 hr 30 mins paper. I guess I am just too lazy to check... Ok, have to admit a bit complacent, however, the questions were rather simple, and what I tried to answer what I know, as to those I am not sure, leave it to god!

So tomorrow will be the 3rd and 4th rounds of OP rehearsal. My group will be presenting immediately after morning assembly. Although it's rather rush, it still can make us more relax for the rest of the time till 1pm...

Well, My LG phone is really strange, not because of the phone, but because of the battery. It does not fall in proportion as bar which indicates how many % of power left... when it is full bar, it can lasts for 3 days, after it fell to 3 bars, it can only last for 24 hours at most! Which is why I ran out of battery every time in school!

I recently develop a interest to take up engineer course, which I strongly resisted it one year ago.. Although I really don't like those stuff, which involves drawings all those, it is undoubtedly gives me a more secure future. Well, I still have one more year to consider for it.. so, I will take my time.

I guess I am too tired, I shall go to bed now!

So 1 more day to Chinese exam.... Not much preparation so far.. Basically all I did was just glance through the textbook, and read the text analysis... I hope I got mood to continue reading the 10 texts by tomorrow... However, as sze hern said, the textbook is just hypnotic..... Argh... Actually it largely depends on composition for an A grade... therefore by reading this texts can't actually help a lot. That's what I thought...

So this year is pretty fast, without noticing, J1 has finished. Although I still don't know whether am I promoting to J2 next year, I believe the holiday is really not mean for enjoyment...Well, I will definitely set aside some days for Self-retreat! ( They got staff-retreat, I got self-retreat! ) but most of the time, I SHOULD be studying. As I am weak in physics. I will focus on physics and maths for my entire holiday, to build up my foundation.

And I won't forget about GP... That's the reason why I am resuming to blog! Correct my grammar errors in the tag box if possible! I will really appreciate that!

I find out facebook is really a good way to bound us together! At least for my current class! It has so much laughter, it helps us share memory, share jokes, even share tears! And I really LOVE MY CLASS!!! It not only brings me laughter, most importantly, it brings me friendship, which is priceless!

I am still quite nervous about the actual OP exam, even though We went through 2 rounds of rehearsals already... I believe with more practices, we will get there!!!

I think I better start to exercise, I have been eating too much junk food recently.. Dam!

Ok, cya guys soon!

Our lovely class!!! Although without Class-Tee which will probably get next year, We still are a legendary class! And I believe it really brings a lot of fun to me! I appreciate, and really cherish this kind of friendship that we have! Bound together as a class. I believe it would be extremely difficult for us to be separated next year...

And Good Bye Mr Koh! Our be loved Principal! Some people may misunderstand u, but I know, U R a good principal! Thank you for all u have done for this college. Although I am not in the position to comment what u have done to this college, as I am just a year 1 student, whereas u spent 7 years here and tried to turn this college around. I believe, U have really made us proud. And the JJ now is very much different from the JJ 7 years ago! Thanks you very much for bringing us to this new height, and all the best for u in IJ! Last but not least, Pls take care of ur health! Because I know that some students like us will just make u angry some day.... For example, never go school after promo exam... Moderation days... 一日为师，终生为父！ I will always remember you!

To Mr Leow! I doubt who can take over u for next year Orientation?! We always talking about JJ spirit. But I think, U R actually the JJ spirit! Without u, I believe there will be some changes to our JJ culture, which is sad... But I believe ur leaders can carry out your duty! But I still will miss u, miss the orientation, miss everything that u taught us! Anyways, congrats for your promotion. I hope u doing well in FU Hua.