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Thu, July 7, 2022 | 16:44

Ukraine war and sunflowers

In less than two weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, 1.5 million out of a population of 44 million have already fled Ukraine, according a report by the U.N. refugee agency. They are mostly women and children with their toys and crying faces. Men aged 18 to 60 remain in Ukraine to defend their country. The number of refugees is certainly growing. Thousands and t...

2022-03-17 16:33

Writing for the fun of it

What drives one to write? To answer this question, George Orwell, Britain's renowned novelist and essayist, wrote an essay titled "Why I Write" in 1946. In this essay he explores the reasons why writers write, citing his own example. Orwell says that putting aside the need to earn a living, there are four great motives for writing, particularly for writing prose. They are she...

2022-03-16 16:02

On positive mindset

To lead a decent life, we need a positive frame of mind. True happiness and joy do not reside in power or money, but derive from a positive mindset. It is my firm conviction that an optimistic, positive attitude is the source of or starting point for satisfaction and happiness. Indeed, positivity creates happiness; negativity invites sadness.

2022-03-15 16:02

Reflections on the tragic wildfires

It was heartbreaking to see the devastation wrought by wildfires on the countryside and houses of eastern Korea. The damage is astronomical: the burnt out area is equivalent to the size of 5000 soccer stadiums. All of us despaired as we viewed scenes of trees and houses blazing in the darkness. Watching the flames sweeping out of control, my wife and I wept at the devastation...

2022-03-14 16:34

Questions about basic income

Some people think that if all members of society receive a basic income, people will not want to work. However, according to the results of basic income experiments in Iran and Finland, the number of workers and their working hours did not decrease after people received a basic income.

2022-03-13 17:43

Pioneering spirit of Hamel

Over the last few centuries, some foreigners have made remarkable and very diverse contributions to Korean culture and society.

2022-03-10 16:59

United approbations

My mother always said that if you want someone to conform, then hurt them in the pocketbook. Yes, in our household she controlled the purse strings. That's why we sons and daughters were obedient or compliant to her wishes. Indeed, we accommodated her because we always wanted money for something. Thus, we yielded or compromised to effect agreements with her. Her method brough...

2022-03-09 17:00

Art of self-restraint

What is self-restraint? Self-restraint (the concept of “Sophrosune” in ancient Athens), which the ancient Greek philosophers mentioned over and over, is said to be the most basic virtue leading to learning all the other virtues. It is the core of an ethical life.

2022-03-08 16:23

Is water vapor camouflaged greenhouse gas?

A few days back, I was going through the website of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where I ended up landing on a page about "Overview of Greenhouse Gases.” On that page, I found carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gasses were featured as greenhouse gases (GHGs). However, I was surprised that there was no mention of water vapor mentioned, al...

2022-03-07 17:00

Struggling with disabilities

The average life expectancy of Korean people now is around 80 years old according to current statistics. This figure is a significant increase from the 60 years old life expectancy of 1950. My father died in 1950 when he was 62. So I was a bit concerned and anxious when I was reaching that age. I can't believe that I have lived three decades more than him.

2022-03-06 16:08

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