하루마다 쌓이는 순간들의 결말들을 보면 업이라는것도 그저 말일뿐이라는 생각과 함께 눈길 하나 내비치지 않았던 낙엽들 생각이 든다. 무수했던 계절들의 잔재들을 밟고 왔는데 아무 생각없이 그들을 지나치며 차디찬 바람을 만끽하던 그 시절, 그 어렸던 시절도, 어디론가 가버린것 같다.
결국 눈만 번뜩인다. 무언가를 기다리듯이.
이제 어느 계절이 내 그림자를 밟게 될까.
2011년 11월 27일 일요일
Topic of Interest - Gun Control
Topic of Interest:
Whether gun control has a significant influence on crime reduction
Why Is It Interesting?
The issue of gun control concerns various subjects such as the
role of the individual and the government in public security, the
political conflicts between interest groups pertaining to the firearms market,
the issue of finding an optimum model of public security for a
certain society, etc
Methodology
1. Introduce the issue along with a context on which I will base my
observations and reasoning on
2. Explore the arguments and the reasoning of the proponents
3. Explore the arguments and the reasoning of the opponents
4. Choose a side and explain
Possible evidences for consideration
1. Statistics
2. Quotes
3. Interviews
Current position:
For a broad and socially complex nation such as the US, simply banning all possession of firearms isn't the optimum approach. There is also a question on how the maintenance of public security should be defined and implemented. More will be explored in this essay.
Whether gun control has a significant influence on crime reduction
Why Is It Interesting?
The issue of gun control concerns various subjects such as the
role of the individual and the government in public security, the
political conflicts between interest groups pertaining to the firearms market,
the issue of finding an optimum model of public security for a
certain society, etc
Methodology
1. Introduce the issue along with a context on which I will base my
observations and reasoning on
2. Explore the arguments and the reasoning of the proponents
3. Explore the arguments and the reasoning of the opponents
4. Choose a side and explain
Possible evidences for consideration
1. Statistics
2. Quotes
3. Interviews
Current position:
For a broad and socially complex nation such as the US, simply banning all possession of firearms isn't the optimum approach. There is also a question on how the maintenance of public security should be defined and implemented. More will be explored in this essay.
2011년 11월 24일 목요일
Stream of Consciousness #1
A day passes with questions and doubts
But no certainty as to their worth.
One may suggest a state of unbalance
Between the personal and others
Yet fail to see
The fissure between the right and wrong (simplistic).
All would amount
To a hill so far.
Amiability and decency
Are two peculiar twins:
Same in a moment,
Opposite in another.
Quite observable, especially during intermissions.
Am I simply missing out too much?
A matter of days to spare?
A matter of prudence?
A matter of dare?
At the mercy of circumstances and optimism?
All that's serious lies inside
Like the occasional light
between the quiet clouds
Floating heavily above my head.
They say that it will rain tomorrow.
I sit near a window
With a shard of thought:
Too trivial to embrace, too serious to neglect
And another day gone.
But no certainty as to their worth.
One may suggest a state of unbalance
Between the personal and others
Yet fail to see
The fissure between the right and wrong (simplistic).
All would amount
To a hill so far.
Amiability and decency
Are two peculiar twins:
Same in a moment,
Opposite in another.
Quite observable, especially during intermissions.
Am I simply missing out too much?
A matter of days to spare?
A matter of prudence?
A matter of dare?
At the mercy of circumstances and optimism?
All that's serious lies inside
Like the occasional light
between the quiet clouds
Floating heavily above my head.
They say that it will rain tomorrow.
I sit near a window
With a shard of thought:
Too trivial to embrace, too serious to neglect
And another day gone.
Manifesto 1
I am a desperate soul on a war with reason.
To fight in moment
For a subversive sun.
May humor triumph.
To fight in moment
For a subversive sun.
May humor triumph.
2011년 11월 23일 수요일
2011년 11월 19일 토요일
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2011년 11월 9일 수요일
Essay Proposal
Topic of Interest
The Analysis of the Current Problems of the General Science Education of the US and the Implications on the Necessities for the Promotion of Scientific Workforce
Why It Deserves Interest
1. On the personal level, it is a significant topic as I am a science major and exploring this topic will allow me to look back on what it might truly mean to delve into a scientific career.
The Analysis of the Current Problems of the General Science Education of the US and the Implications on the Necessities for the Promotion of Scientific Workforce
Why It Deserves Interest
1. On the personal level, it is a significant topic as I am a science major and exploring this topic will allow me to look back on what it might truly mean to delve into a scientific career.
2. The development of a strong scientific and engineering workforce is crucial to a nation's competitive power in global competitions. As the US's leadership in science and engineering has been threatened by other rising nations, the problem brings up a significant question on what may be some crucial factors in maintaining national competitiveness of scientific research and engineering.
Organizational Style
-Cause and Effect (potential emphasis on cause)
-Comparison and Contrast (for sources)
External Sources
1) http://scienceprogress.org/2009/08/what%E2%80%99s-wrong-with-us-science-education/
2) http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/mar2004/tc20040316_0601_tc166.htm
3) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/opinion/giving-up-on-math-and-science-careers.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Similarities and Differences (Sources)
All of the sources share the same concern that the scientific education of the US has a number of serious flaws. However, they differ in their level of approach to the problem (1 - on the level of what students actually go through with science education, 2 - on the policy and statistical level, 3 - regarding financial and career problems science majors go through). They also propose, suggest, or imply solutions with respect to their perspectives.
Similarities and Differences (Authors)
Organizational Style
-Cause and Effect (potential emphasis on cause)
-Comparison and Contrast (for sources)
External Sources
1) http://scienceprogress.org/2009/08/what%E2%80%99s-wrong-with-us-science-education/
2) http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/mar2004/tc20040316_0601_tc166.htm
3) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/opinion/giving-up-on-math-and-science-careers.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Similarities and Differences (Sources)
All of the sources share the same concern that the scientific education of the US has a number of serious flaws. However, they differ in their level of approach to the problem (1 - on the level of what students actually go through with science education, 2 - on the policy and statistical level, 3 - regarding financial and career problems science majors go through). They also propose, suggest, or imply solutions with respect to their perspectives.
Similarities and Differences (Authors)
All of the authors share critical and serious tones of concern toward the current situation. However, the author of the first source appears to be less pessimistic (relatively) than the other two sources, which appear to show frustration on the limitations imposed by political, administrative, or financial factors.
2011년 11월 8일 화요일
Price of the Granted (Korean + edited)
너무 많은 지혜, 이상과 열정들의 내것만 같았지
허나 내맘이 조수들에 휘둘릴때
위태로운 정점에서 난 묻지.
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그저 남는건
하염없는 구름들과
허락되었던 계절속에 가라앉아버린
해초위에 누워버린 빛 한줄기.
허나 내맘이 조수들에 휘둘릴때
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폭풍우가 떠난 후
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허락되었던 계절속에 가라앉아버린
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