DYSKEA magagzine on philosophy, arts, business, politics, etc..Freedom of Choice Is Overrated- November 26, 2006 Coming from Japan, the abundance of choice offered in America has always frustrated me, not because I dont like having choices, but because many of them are meaningless for me. For instance, a typical diner in New York offers hundreds of items on the menu, but none of them are particularly good. Wouldnt it make more sense to offer a limited number of items, but make them really well Unfortunately the answer appears to be no. In this country where the concept of individualism is almost sacred,...http://www.dyske.com/default.asp?view_id=900 Television Isnt the Problem- November 18, 2006 There is a saying that goes Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise. This can be extended to our relationship with our TVs. Even if TV is a fool, it should not prevent a wise person from learning something from it. In recent years, Ive noticed a growing number of people around me who tossed their TVs out of their living rooms, asserting that TV is stupid, superficial, and annoying. Whenever I would mention something on TV, they would proudly announce that they dont own a TV. Im..http://www.dyske.com/default.asp?view_id=899 The Art of Giving Up- November 5, 2006 One winter night, one of the few Japanese friends I had in my early 20s was playing a guitar at his company Christmas party. He was an architect and was about 10 years older than I was. Before he decided to study architecture, he was making a living as a guitarist in Japan. This was not the first time I heard him play, but I was still stunned by how good he was. After his performance, I told him that it was a shame that he was no longer pursuing his musical career. He then shared with me his...http://www.dyske.com/default.asp?view_id=897 |