Glass resembles ice. Or is it the other way round?

Recently, I encountered something interesting that closely resembles the paradoxes in philosophy. It all happened when I was on my way back one day and as I alighted from the bus, I saw that the glass panels that shows the buses plying the route 'shattered'.

When I say 'shattered', I mean broken into small pieces strewn all across the waiting seats and floor of the bus stop. It was quite late already and in the dim light, the small pieces were just looking like ice and reflecting light in their own pretty way. The curious me went forward to examined the pieces only to realise that it is shattered glass and not ice as I first thought. Of course, I also realised that the fella who had the gall to do it was being darn inconsiderate.

More importantly, ice can actually masquerade as glass and vice versa to the point that it can only actually be told apart from close examination. All this is nothing new to me I suppose, considering my line of work. Still it is something different looking at it up close and reading it from material guides.

I guess, when we get too busy and too preoccupied with stuff, we actually neglect to ponder how things really are in real life to the extend that even though we know that's the case, we are still amazed when we see it the first time round.




"Over and Out"

43rd time it's happening. It's that time of the year again!

43rd time and I haven't bothered myself since... the 34th? Let's just say that this year will be no different with Olympics and a lot of work breathing down my neck, I got to prioritise.

What am I losing out from not catching the NDP Live telecast? Nothing much apparently. I did had the time to steal a few glance while having dinner with the members of my residence, Personally, NDP this year suxxs when compared to Olympics 2008 opening just yesterday. Not that it can be blamed comparing the vast budget differences. Just that I don't buy that "feel-good" sentiments anymore.

At best, it's just cheap thrill.

It's like pulling the wool over my eyes again with all the military display and racial message on our society. *yawn*

I have got better things to do such as:

1) Upgrade myself so that I won't get left behind.
2) Think of ways to earn more money because of inflation and no wage increase.
3) Train to pass IPPT.

I am choosing to watch Olympics 2008 as it helps me to strengthen my resolve to pass IPPT!




"Over and Out"

Doing the Right Thing Vs Doing the Thing you Think is Right.

A lot happened recently. I find myself doubting myself more and more... It seems that logic and reason rarely walks together and two person in the same situation can have logic and reasons that differ.

Decision making is basically making decision based on whatever information you have and what are the circumstance dictating the situation. A decision wisely made will be exalted by all, a decision foolishly made, will revile all.

Simply put, The difference matters to all the people affected. And it is actually all in the hands of the one person or those who are required to make the decision.

Of course unless the person or team of people is a complete dolt, most of the time he/she/they will want to make the right decision. Right decision... This bring us to the next question.

What is right? If right is determined by moral compasses, I think there are several situations which 'right' can be applied. Let's examine the possibilities:

(1) The person making the decision and the people affected all feels that the decision made is right. There is no doubt and no uncertainty on the decision made. Let's call this the "True Right" situation. Most ideal situation.

(2) The person making the decision feels that the decision made is right. Majority of people affected feels that the decision made is right, minority begs to differ. There is some doubt and some uncertainty on the decision made. Let's call this the "Rather Right" situation. A most common situation as you can't please everybody.

(3) The person making the decision feels that the decision made is right. Majority of people affected feels that the decision made is wrong, minority thinks that it is right however. The doubt level is high and alot of uncertainty on the decision made. Let's call this the "minimally right" situation. A situation that occurs when people think otherwise of the decision made but is still willing to accept at face value.

(4) The person making the decision feels that the decision made is right. Everybody else feels that it is wrong. There is overwhelming doubt and uncertainty. Let's call this the "individual right" situation. A situation that occurs when the person making the decision is exercising the decision based on his own concept of what is right. People think otherwise of the decision made but is still willing to accept grudgingly.

(5) The person making the decision feels that the decision made is wrong. The people affected all feels that the decision made is right. There is no doubt and uncertainty felt by the people affected by the decision made, except self-doubt by the decision maker. Let's call this the "public right" situation.

(6) The person making the decision feels that the decision made is wrong. Majority of people affected feels that the decision made is right, minority begs to differ and agree with the decision maker. There is some doubt and some uncertainty on the decision made. Let's call this the "Public Majority Right" situation. A most common situation also as you can't please everybody.

(7) The person making the decision feels that the decision made is wrong. Majority of people affected feels that the decision made is wrong, minority begs to differ and thinks that the decision made is wonderous. The doubt level is high and alot of uncertainty on the decision made. Let's call this the "Public Minority Right" situation. A situation that occurs when most people think otherwise of the decision made but is still willing to accept at face value.

(8) The person making the decision feels that the decision made is wrong. Everybody else agrees. There is overwhelming doubt and uncertainty. Let's call this the "false right" and "logical right" situation. A situation that occurs when the person making the decision is exercising the decision based on logic and not following the concept of right. People are clear that it is wrong but supports the decision logically despite doubts and uncertainty and thus making the decision right.

I am assuming that nobody will intentionally make a wrong decision and wrong decisions are always made due to logical reasons.

I will need to ponder on every decision I make from now onwards.




"Over and Out"