Random distracting thoughts

Sword vs sabre

Chinese sword strokes (slash, glide, pierce etc) tend to differ from sabre strokes (slash, cut etc) whilst many western and even japanese sword/fencing techniques tend to combine both. The closest example to any differentiation is the distinction between epee and cutlass styles. Is it a matter of matter of convenience or flexibility

Aliens vs humans

Ever thought about why humans seem so obsessed about the question of whether there are aliens? Could it be that we are so afraid of loneliness that we prefer to have galactical or intergalactical "acquaintances" than to contemplate the fact that we may be alone

Innovation vs consistency

2 Chinese artistes/producers exemplify the conflict between creativity and consistency; whilst both attempt a fusion of east west styles of music, David Tao's music has a much smoother sound and Wang Lee Hom has a more varied range and seems more like potluck and a best of album; taste is subjective?!