I have subscribed to the Taiwan version of Scientific American. It lags behind by a month, but there are more articles related to Taiwan in particular, so even I don't like the translated terms, I subscribed to it instead. The July (US) edition talks about migration of modern humans -- it is related to Diamond's books too!
"I am very pessimistic about the future of the world after reading Diamond"
Indeed, I am too. Before, I believed science is the answer, but honestly I don't feel the world is getting any better now. There maybe some short-term solutions (like the methane hydrates in deep sea, have you heard of it before?), yet I think space settlement is just a fancy. Do you feel the same?
Yepp, freedom is the main thing. Maybe that's the main reason I can never be a follower of any religion. I find it really odd that people could restraint themselves to such an extent, as in the case of Buddhism. Oh, why am I mentioning this?
The translation course will take 3 to 4 semesters. I guess, with the extra time, I'd try to develop a healthier style of living, e.g, more sports and outdoor activities.
There are also two things I want to learn for long. I'll do a short course on Chinese calligraphy starting mid-October. I always admire my father's handwriting. Chinese words looks wonderful to me, they're almost as good as pictures.. haha..
Then, I really want to play piano. I'll see if I can squeeze some time for it after finishing off the thesis.
What other interest classes do you have now? I remember you went to dance on Saturdays. I should've come before!! Do you still dance now?
One thing that you may know what I mean. I'm more of a science student, so something ought to happen in my head in an Arts class. =.=" I guess economics is still closer to physics, so you probably find the transition smoother.
I am having somewhat a dilemma now, like what I am going to do with a MPhil in physics and an Master of Arts in translation. Job is always a big headache until you actually get one. I feel like things would reveal themselves after a while, yet the pressure is on now (e.g, friends are always asking).
Anyway, just like you, freedom is my core value. And to me, this is especially true for academic freedom, i.e. to think about what one wants to think. It's so tough for me before. I guess that has become a norm in academia. Just too bad.
It isn't a matter of life-and-death though.. haha..
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I honestly feel like we share so many interests..
It's a blessing to have a "penfriend" like him~~
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