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Thursday, 3 January 2008  Finally managed to finish reading a book over the holidays. And a philosophical one at that. It talks of the experience of Equality 7-2521, a 21-year old man living in the future dark ages wherein every man and woman is objectified as part of the single and only entity, "We." Anthem talks of Equality 7-2521's struggle towards individualism, a concept foreign to their society. Really makes you think about how frustrating it would be like if we were all objectified into one "type" or entity. No personal freedom to decide what you want to do with your life, your future occupation dictated by a "higher" council with you not being allowed to even object or have a say in the matter. Totally suffocating. *shudders* Anyway, I got inspired to read again by my cousin Francis. We had dinner at Fish & Co. before the new year and we had a really great discussion about philosophy. He's my favorite person to talk to about intellectual topics lately. He's still studying so his enthusiasm (and frustration) towards learning rubs off on me every time we hang out. Makes me feel like a student again. Hehe Anyway, was telling him about my job and how I wanted to make a new blog--something intellectual, something that'll obviously be less personal than this one. I just miss learning new things and blogging about things I'm unfamiliar about will definitely be a good avenue for me to "unblock." I've been on a learning rut lately. Hehe and with the new year and all, I think it's time to climb out of my little hole. :D Who knows, it might even empower me to write a worthwhile piece again! And I really DO have to start working on that book Trish, Karlo and I are planning on having published this year. Syet. Work work work!
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