Sophie's Brave New World of 1984
Well!
Due to the recent deluge of work (AND dota), i've been too distracted to post for the past few days. But I must say that one of the perks of being in academia is that you are pretty much free to engage in whatever intellectual pursuits you wish. Which brings me to the title above. Between all the experiments and Nature articles, I actually managed to squeeze in enough time to read these 3 most excellent novels which ive always wanted to read but i couldnt find an excuse to. Heh. Anywayz, if i have anything to say about these books, its that its heck of a kick to chow on them one after the other. Sophie's world you gotta read it separately, but Orwell and Huxley can be taken together, which feels like a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster, leaves you unconscious but wanting more.
Which brings me to the very sad state of affairs that aptly describes the mangling of Douglas Adam's most prolific work. (At least i like to think so =)). The movie was horrendous. Granted that yes, i got it for cheap at a most professional DVD shop across the causeway, but it was heart wrenching to watch a book i practically grew up with (and to) being reduced to the state of Suzhou Industrial Park. Sigh. If anyone wants to borrow my Guide, feel free to drop me a mail, you'll see wad i mean. Even Vogon poetry is better.
Yes, and i just realised that i can send photos to my computer using my phone. But i don't know how. If anyone can show me, I would be utmostly grateful.
Due to the recent deluge of work (AND dota), i've been too distracted to post for the past few days. But I must say that one of the perks of being in academia is that you are pretty much free to engage in whatever intellectual pursuits you wish. Which brings me to the title above. Between all the experiments and Nature articles, I actually managed to squeeze in enough time to read these 3 most excellent novels which ive always wanted to read but i couldnt find an excuse to. Heh. Anywayz, if i have anything to say about these books, its that its heck of a kick to chow on them one after the other. Sophie's world you gotta read it separately, but Orwell and Huxley can be taken together, which feels like a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster, leaves you unconscious but wanting more.
Which brings me to the very sad state of affairs that aptly describes the mangling of Douglas Adam's most prolific work. (At least i like to think so =)). The movie was horrendous. Granted that yes, i got it for cheap at a most professional DVD shop across the causeway, but it was heart wrenching to watch a book i practically grew up with (and to) being reduced to the state of Suzhou Industrial Park. Sigh. If anyone wants to borrow my Guide, feel free to drop me a mail, you'll see wad i mean. Even Vogon poetry is better.
Yes, and i just realised that i can send photos to my computer using my phone. But i don't know how. If anyone can show me, I would be utmostly grateful.
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