Possibilianism

Published: 1 year, 2 months ago (Nov 26, 2010) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: religion, science · 2 Comments

Dr. David Eagleman, a neuroscientist at Baylor Med, best-selling author, and thought-provoking speaker, gave several lectures during the neuro course spanning blocks 5 and 6. During his lectures, he provided several anecdotes which forced us to expand our minds to comprehend the mystery behind things like synesthesia. However, it wasn’t until a few months later […]

The God Gene

Published: 2 years, 10 months ago (Mar 22, 2009) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: religion · 6 Comments

As humans, why do we have an inherent need to explain the unexplainable? I think all of us can attest to having a compulsive desire to uncover truth, even when it’s a.) not possible to attain or b.) completely irrelevant. So the question is why. Why do we have to always know everything? Why can’t […]

Is There Always A Right Answer?

Published: 3 years, 1 month ago (Jan 2, 2009) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: right · 8 Comments

As a science student, the majority of my studies have involved learning “facts” about biological systems, mechanics, etc. These facts differ in subject and complexity, but the underlying similarity they all share is the ability to be proven. By the same token, a vast amount of conjectures have been presented to the scientific community by […]

Quantifying Intelligence

Published: 3 years, 1 month ago (Dec 19, 2008) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: people · 3 Comments

In a world where we ascribe quantities to everything, it’s common to venture into the realm of intangibles. For example, it’s easy to say that “I’m richer than him”, for one’s bank account balance could easily illustrate this claim. There are concrete measurements to ascertain one’s wealth, and this can be directly compared to another’s. […]

How Do You Cure Boredom?

Published: 3 years, 1 month ago (Dec 13, 2008) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: boredom · 3 Comments

First of all, I want to congratulate my peers who graduated today! I’m so happy for each of you! While I was watching the commencement ceremony, I started to think… what is everyone going to do after today? Heck, I myself have found that taking so much time off has made me contract a severe […]

How Do You Define Life?

Published: 3 years, 2 months ago (Nov 17, 2008) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: life · 4 Comments

A few days ago, I was trying to compile a mental list of some controversial topics I could write about. For some reason, I ended up dwelling on abortion and the search for extraterrestrials. Only then did I realize a striking similarity between the two – both involve the seemingly impossible task of devising a […]

The End Of Discovery

Published: 3 years, 3 months ago (Oct 9, 2008) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: discovery, ethics · 2 Comments

Will there be an “end” to discovery? Are humans reaching a point in their existence where they know almost too much? I’d venture to say “yes” on the grounds that human perceptions on what is morally right (which we collectively refer to as ethics) continue to stand in the way of ingenuity. I’d venture to […]

Psychology Of Fear

Published: 3 years, 4 months ago (Oct 6, 2008) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: fear · 4 Comments

“I’m not afraid of anything!” Throughout my life, I’ve heard people say the aforementioned to a.) overcompensate for something else, b.) impress their peers, or c.) showcase their ignorance when it comes to reality. Fear is an emotion experienced by everyone (especially the weak-minded) and is therefore a fascinating topic.

21st Birthday

Published: 3 years, 4 months ago (Sep 19, 2008) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: birthday · 3 Comments

It’s kind of sad. As far as birthdays go, there are only a few major “milestones” most people recognize. 13 signifies the beginning of teenhood. 16 grants you a driver’s license. 18 allows you to vote. 21 allows you to drink. But what’s after that?

The Mystery Of Death

Published: 3 years, 6 months ago (Jul 22, 2008) in Deep Thoughts
Tags: death, life · 1 Comment

If it was possible, would you want to know the exact date of your death? When attempting to answer this question, I realized how blissful a state of ignorance can be. The question exemplifies how mankind’s obsessive pursuit of wanting to know “everything” may have drawbacks.