Thursday, September 24, 2009

Of Black holes & Stars

I am urked.

All I am to say is this: This is my life.

Don't be wasteful. There are certain activities which achieve n-o-t-h-i-n-g. Those activities which accomplish what is structurally sound require my full attention and focus but result in the fulfillment of higher-reaching goals. Yes; even though automatic, natural processes take no effort on my part, they never accomplish what I know I am capable of.

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I have an analogy that may be useful for displaying what is going on here.

Stars

To be continued...

Blackholes

To be continued...

As a side note: I believe communication with the general public and with peers has its value, but know that your own research and your own endeavor is first and foremost. Even early researchers of Science went to the grave without revealing their discoveries because they were kept secret. Once you put your work to the hands of the public, you give away your responsibilities as well. Albert Einstein warned against the use of the atomic bomb, but the invention was no longer in his hands and was used without his permission. Yes, you may receive some compensation- a nobel prize or grants- but who is to say how it will be applied? It is not you. Even before a discovery is thoroughly researched for its long-term effects, it is often put out into the market.

Of course, when the world is market-driven with a lack of a sense of responsibility, who knows what will be put out there! I for one must redefine what wealth is to me.

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