It's time to finally bid adieu to this blog.
I've started a new one at tansiianmyheadspace.blogspot.com which i think i should be updating more often. The tone and subject matter are not quite the same as this one, and possibly more random.
I'll be keeping this (instead of deleting it) just so that I can look back on the things I have said and felt. If you've been following this blog, thank you, and please drop by the new one. If not, you're still welcome to check out my new blog.
Cheers!
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Monday, July 11, 2016
Alright! 1st new topic of discussion. Are we living too long?
So was having a chat with Mom the other day, and the topic of living a long life came up. Some context here, Grandma is 95 and she has dementia, so it's getting more and more challenging to care for her, even though she otherwise pretty healthy.
So Mom then mentioned, do we really need to live to a hundred?
Which is an awesome question. Today's society generally retires an individual from mainstream jobs at ~65 years. Assuming you're aiming for a 100 year lifespan, which most babies born today are very likely to achieve, just under a third of your life is spent not being particularly productive. In fact, while people are living longer lives (lower morTALity), a greater portion of those lives are affected by disability of some kind (higher morBIDity).
Granted, many seniors (>65 years) still lead very independent and in many cases productive lives, but for the majority of our seniors, they are relegated to rather bleak existences. And given that the developed world is experiencing an ageing population the dependency ratio is only going to increase.
So more and more people are going to find themselves lacking purpose while still having some 20 to 30 plus years to live.
Then mom raised another POV which was really interesting. Is there a way to shorten lifespan (higher morTALity) while reducing disability (lower morBIDity)? So live 80 years, but only 10 of those years spent succumbing to disabilities, instead of 30+ years.
Medical science is currently trudging in the direction of extending lifespans (lower morTALity) while at the same time reducing the conditions and disabilities that come with aging (lower morBIDity). In essence, ways to get you to live longer while delaying the ravages of time. While there are advances on both fronts, society is not re-orientating itself to help seniors have more productive years, despite the fact that we're making them live longer.
Anecdotally, it is not uncommon to hear seniors on their death beds welcome that prospect as they are "just so tired". Senior widows and widowers are often lost and depressed when their Significant Other (SO) passes as they have nothing else to help them pass the time.
On a more macro scale, consumption rates are simply not sustainable, and will get worse as we live longer lives while at the same time demand more care and resources that healthy young individuals would not need.
In summary, is a hundred years really necessary, when a significant portion of that is spent being dependent on others, or would we be able to settle for less, but with more time spent at our prime?
So was having a chat with Mom the other day, and the topic of living a long life came up. Some context here, Grandma is 95 and she has dementia, so it's getting more and more challenging to care for her, even though she otherwise pretty healthy.
So Mom then mentioned, do we really need to live to a hundred?
Which is an awesome question. Today's society generally retires an individual from mainstream jobs at ~65 years. Assuming you're aiming for a 100 year lifespan, which most babies born today are very likely to achieve, just under a third of your life is spent not being particularly productive. In fact, while people are living longer lives (lower morTALity), a greater portion of those lives are affected by disability of some kind (higher morBIDity).
Granted, many seniors (>65 years) still lead very independent and in many cases productive lives, but for the majority of our seniors, they are relegated to rather bleak existences. And given that the developed world is experiencing an ageing population the dependency ratio is only going to increase.
So more and more people are going to find themselves lacking purpose while still having some 20 to 30 plus years to live.
Then mom raised another POV which was really interesting. Is there a way to shorten lifespan (higher morTALity) while reducing disability (lower morBIDity)? So live 80 years, but only 10 of those years spent succumbing to disabilities, instead of 30+ years.
Medical science is currently trudging in the direction of extending lifespans (lower morTALity) while at the same time reducing the conditions and disabilities that come with aging (lower morBIDity). In essence, ways to get you to live longer while delaying the ravages of time. While there are advances on both fronts, society is not re-orientating itself to help seniors have more productive years, despite the fact that we're making them live longer.
Anecdotally, it is not uncommon to hear seniors on their death beds welcome that prospect as they are "just so tired". Senior widows and widowers are often lost and depressed when their Significant Other (SO) passes as they have nothing else to help them pass the time.
On a more macro scale, consumption rates are simply not sustainable, and will get worse as we live longer lives while at the same time demand more care and resources that healthy young individuals would not need.
In summary, is a hundred years really necessary, when a significant portion of that is spent being dependent on others, or would we be able to settle for less, but with more time spent at our prime?
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
So things have changed....
So, things have changed since I started this blog and the occasional dismal attempts at revival. Well, time to try again.
I recently googled myself and realised that this account appears on the first page of results. It would be a shame for anyone searching for me to find this abandoned blog.
So what's different this time? To begin with, I'll be writing about whatever I fancy rather than trying to write about my emotions. While I still need to work on properly expressing them, I feel that they come across best when I'm passionate about the topic. Just a heads up, it's likely to be about Social, Political or Heath related issues, depending on whatever rant I happen to go on, most likely via Facebook or Youtube.
I will, as far as possible leave links or search terms whenever I quote or use examples, but since these are purely opinion pieces, it obviously won't be of very high standards.
So sit back, take a read, and maybe comment. Cheers!
I recently googled myself and realised that this account appears on the first page of results. It would be a shame for anyone searching for me to find this abandoned blog.
So what's different this time? To begin with, I'll be writing about whatever I fancy rather than trying to write about my emotions. While I still need to work on properly expressing them, I feel that they come across best when I'm passionate about the topic. Just a heads up, it's likely to be about Social, Political or Heath related issues, depending on whatever rant I happen to go on, most likely via Facebook or Youtube.
I will, as far as possible leave links or search terms whenever I quote or use examples, but since these are purely opinion pieces, it obviously won't be of very high standards.
So sit back, take a read, and maybe comment. Cheers!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Missed the second day!
I wanted to post the following on the 20th when i got home, which was about 6pm, but one thing led to another, and somehow it all didn't lead back here. so this is it.
"Wow! back for a second day running! So proud of myself. When i got back today, which was like 10 min ago, a familiar nauseating pong wafted up from the living room area. Turned out to be resident no. 3 and a friend, which i concluded from the smell. Anyway, getting to the point, resident no. 3 did something amazing today! He took out the trash! Wow!"
I'm not naming resident no. 3 for several reasons. I do not know how to spell his name (know how to say it though), i am trying to be nice (though i shouldn't), and just in case he reads this (which is highly unlikely).
The past few days have been pretty unproductive. Not sure why. But now i feel guilty. Actually i've been feeling guilty all week.
"Wow! back for a second day running! So proud of myself. When i got back today, which was like 10 min ago, a familiar nauseating pong wafted up from the living room area. Turned out to be resident no. 3 and a friend, which i concluded from the smell. Anyway, getting to the point, resident no. 3 did something amazing today! He took out the trash! Wow!"
I'm not naming resident no. 3 for several reasons. I do not know how to spell his name (know how to say it though), i am trying to be nice (though i shouldn't), and just in case he reads this (which is highly unlikely).
The past few days have been pretty unproductive. Not sure why. But now i feel guilty. Actually i've been feeling guilty all week.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
there and back again...
Oh my gosh! the last entry was 4 years ago!
Not important. In australia now! exact address is #507.5, 62 Blamey Road, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia.
Its getting cold here. And its only autumn!! Oh well, i foresee another shopping trip. Sigh, spending money again. Hats off to all the homemakers out there. Its a tough job.
Joshua and Rachel are here in brisbane to start their Foundation year. Good luck to them. Its going to be a mad rush. Spent the day studying with Asief at QUT Kelvin Grove. As much fun as he is, I learnt that unless i need help from the person, i have to study alone. Which sucks because i am already lonely enough.
Ah well, going back to study now, chem test tml! Bye, hopefully not for that long again.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
sigh. really difficult to keep coming back to update. haha! not a habit.
tired out from the AI... hate doin AIs... unfortunately they are really useful. too bad e info keeps changing, n new info keeps coming in.
morale in acc is really low. i think we really need to find out what is wrong... hope everyone is still willing to solve the prob cos i agree that running away is the easier path.
baby, i know that you're not too comfortable with the attention that i sometimes generate and im trying to make sure dat you are shielded from it all. really sorry if i've made you feel so uncomfortable. =( i don't want you to give up too much of yourself for me. <3
tired out from the AI... hate doin AIs... unfortunately they are really useful. too bad e info keeps changing, n new info keeps coming in.
morale in acc is really low. i think we really need to find out what is wrong... hope everyone is still willing to solve the prob cos i agree that running away is the easier path.
baby, i know that you're not too comfortable with the attention that i sometimes generate and im trying to make sure dat you are shielded from it all. really sorry if i've made you feel so uncomfortable. =( i don't want you to give up too much of yourself for me. <3
Sunday, November 29, 2009
you asked me to update this so i guess i will. anything for you.
today was really nice, except for e last part. you were obviously in so much pain n all i could do was to go home... lik so utterly helpless and useless. =(
if i could take all e pain away, i would, even if it means taking it upon myself, but i can't. so please let me know what else i can do because im at a loss...
today was really nice, except for e last part. you were obviously in so much pain n all i could do was to go home... lik so utterly helpless and useless. =(
if i could take all e pain away, i would, even if it means taking it upon myself, but i can't. so please let me know what else i can do because im at a loss...
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