Archive for September, 2009

Discussion on Time Machine

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

The following is discussion on “Time Machine” in New Scientist group in LinkedIn.

Hi All, I will prove that time travel is possible. I have an idea to invent “TIME MACHINE”. Please send me a mail to: xxxxxxx@ymail.com, so that I will send you the project idea.

Comment

Of course time travel is possible. I am always moving forward in time. At the amazing speed of 60 seconds every minute.

Funny! ha.. ha.. ha..

Easy reading books

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Why does so many people read and apply the messages contained in the book written by Karl Marx in their way of life? One of the possible answers is that the book gives cultural and philosophical impact to the way of life of many people. That is why a book written by Karl Marx is very much appreciated, even some people leveled this book as high as a Scripture. However, this type of book is sometimes very difficult to understand.

This does not apply to books that do not have a high originality. Usually these books can be categorized as easy reading books. Many easy reading books can be easily recognized, especially for the books written in Malay, because it just cleverly quoting and/or translating other people’s opinions (from book written by scholars from the west). I’ve read such book published recently by a Malaysian scholar. Although this book have many references, I do not find the original thoughts or ideas set forth in this book. Ordinary people may be amazed by the breadth of reading and the many sources of theories of social science cited in this book. Actually, what is the contribution of this book in scientific literature?