I skipped the first 3/4 of the NHK program "Mathematics without Laughter: Imaginary Numbers" and watched it from the point where imaginary numbers are explained.

'Hmmm, I am afraid that's the explanation after all.'

I was a little disappointed.

No, of course, it is "very good" as a program.

However, I think it may be a bit harsh to offer the "Schrodinger equation" as an explanation of how imaginary numbers have entered our lives.

For example, if I were to ask myself if I could get my daughters or my wife to understand the Schrodinger equation using the following board, I would think, 'Well, that would be impossible.

It seems futile to say, "It's just like the equation of motion for a spring."

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I wonder if it could be explained in terms of 'imaginary numbers are a handy tool.

Isn't it impressive that we can express the quadrature operations of multiple trigonometric functions with different phases and frequencies using only "i" expressions?

Not? No-no.

I use it crudely to say, "Whenever I am at a loss for a calculation, I just try to apply them to Euler's formula.

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My recommendation is "An imaginary number is a 90-degree rotation," described here.

And so, the second half of this description (the conversation with the second daughter) is an example of the appearance of imaginary numbers in the real world.

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I hope that "imaginary numbers are a useful tool to be used and put to good use" will become widespread.

However, since our country is so irregular in devising the "no trigonometric function needed" theory, I feel that it will not work for the next 100 years (or even 100 years from now).

In this journal entry, I wrote the following

===== From here =====

But why would they put the live press conference on the 7:00 (7:00 p.m.) NHK news?

About the cabinet reshuffle, I only need to know the results. A summary of the press conference is sufficient.

Having NHK commentators explain it to me for an overview is sufficient.

The Ebata family eats dinner in time for the 7:00 news, so these "boring" press conferences that last over an hour are "very annoying," to say the least.

But why would they put the live press conference on the 7:00 (7:00 p.m.) NHK news?

===== To here =====

Today, the Prime Minister's press conference started at 6:15 p.m.

In other words, they have stopped "bumping the press conference to the 7:00 (19:00) NHK news.

"I guess what I say has a lot of influence."

I was the one who thought for a moment.

I'm very much mistaken, though.

There may have been too many angry people to get angry by the conflict between the Prime Minister's press conference and the 7:00 (7:00 p.m.) NHK news.

Or, this avoidance may be a coincidence.

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In any case, the 7:00 (7:00 p.m.) NHK news hour is a valuable 30-minute wrap-up of what happened that day for me.

The content of the press conference is important, but Gaza, Ukraine, the strong yen, prices, exchange rates, and other matters now are equally important to me.

Please do not take my time without my permission.

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If the government bumps the prime minister's press conference live at that time, NHK should record the live broadcast and turn it over to another time.

If NHK continues the same "flattering" of the government (the prime minister), I will rehash this story and criticize NHK repeatedly.

I thought

"Tax hike spectacle guy"

Does it against the current PM not fall into the category of "bullying"?

If "bullying" is a balancing act against power, then, of course, "tax hike spectacle guy" is not "bullying.

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I asked chatgpt and was told the following.

Bullying is "repeated harassment or hostile behavior perpetrated by an individual or group of individuals against another individual. This behavior intends to inflict psychological, physical, or social harm and is often characterized by an imbalance of power."

Okay, if it is "characterized by an imbalance of power," then "Tax hike spectacle guy" would not qualify as "bullying.

After all, the Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch and is effectively considered the highest authority in Japan.

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Suddenly, the topic turns to my hobby of reading; I sometimes think that

In the "My Youth Love Comedy is Wrong as I Expected," the main character, Hachiman Hikigaya's daily behavior towards his friend (and the main character denies it), Yoshiteru Zaimokuza, is not "bullying"?

We cannot perceive this as "bullying" because Yoshiteru Zaimokuza is not "portrayed as a character being bullied" in the content.

However, suppose this is judged solely based on objective circumstances, ignoring the storyline and plot. In that case, it should be 100% certifiable that Hachiman Hikigaya is the "bullying perpetrator," and Yoshiteru Zaimokuza is the "bullying victim".

Of course, if you worry about such things, you will not enjoy any content.

That said, I believe there is a "scary pitfall" here.

In other words, by burying themselves in stories and daily life, they carry out "bullying" without recognizing themselves as "bullies" and drive the victims of "bullying" into a corner.

This is the reality of bullying.

Did you ever think that Yoshiteru Zaimokuza is only "teased" and not "bullied"?

This is a standard line of the "bullying" guys.

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I am a senior citizen old enough (and twisted sufficiently) to have noticed this.

I would like to ask you, teenagers, or any of your young readers or viewers,

I wonder how many people have come up with the idea of "My Youth Love Comedy is Wrong as I Expected," the main character, Hachiman Hikigaya's daily behavior towards his friend (and the main character denies it), Yoshiteru Zaimokuza, is not "bullying" ?"

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If you have never been able to come up with this, you are fully capable of being a "bullying perpetrator."

On the contrary, you may be a party to an ongoing "bullying perpetrator.

Since last night, I have been running a GA (Genetic Algorithm) program for a solution search of 1600 integer digits (solution combinations are 2.25x10 to the 1118th power).

As a result, this 1600-digit solution search took about 20 minutes to complete.

For me, GA is no longer a research subject.

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In my mind, the phase of creating this "holy sword" called GA ended 30 years ago.

Now, I am?picking up "holy sword (=GA program)" from the net and using it in several places with appropriate modifications.

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However, when I started to turn the GA algorithm, I heard a strange noise that I had never heard before from the PC.

The fan starts running at full power, and the PC chassis temperature rises sharply.

It is to the point where I am afraid that my PC will break.

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Therefore, we decided to port the program to a PC for gaming, which we had purchased as a dedicated calculation machine, to perform calculations.

As you would expect from a PC with high-performance specs.

The machine seemed to be able to solemnly perform many calculations without generating such unusual noises.

So, this time, I tried to calculate the solution with 16000 digits, ten times the number of digits of the original 1600 digits.

I couldn't calculate the solution space with my calculator, so I asked ChatGPT, and the answer was

"This is a huge number, with thousands of digits. When dealing with this number for practical purposes, we usually use logarithms and other mathematical techniques to deal with approximations and digits."

ChatGPT got away with it -- well, it is pretty common for ChatGPT to get away with it.

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Come to think of it, I try to keep my ChatGPT sessions going by setting the alarm to go off in 40-minute increments so that I can ask questions regularly.

So, every 40 minutes, I ask ChatGPT a trivial question.

For example, I asked ChatGPT

"List the problems that would arise if an illegal armed group were to be formed to rescue the abductees and then recapture them by force."

ChatGPT had an exemplary answer, like a government answer (try it if interested).

Now, let's return to the main subject

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At any rate, there is no doubt that the solution space of a 16,000-digit solution will be so large that it will transcend even the cosmic level.

I tried to force this calculation, but it could not be done in 20 minutes.

Last night, I went to bed with my computer running.

However, last night, I was awakened by a terrible noise (for about 2 seconds) from that gaming PC.

Twice, too.

The gaming PCs have also screamed," I thought.

Still, when I looked at the computer terminal this morning and found that the PC had found the solution -- as expected, I couldn't believe my eyes.

"GA is awesome."

I realized that.

Well, I am greatly helped by the fact that high-performance PCs allow me to do some pretty crazy calculations.

I remember writing once that 'I have no need for approval, but I can't stand being recognized as incompetent.

So, this is my standard of evaluation of others.

(1) To begin with, I am not interested in other people's personalities → I am not interested in other people's self-promotion, and I have no approval process for others.

(2) I am interested in other people's abilities → I show (excessive) respect to those who can complete a thing or thing.

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It's nothing.

It means 'my values = the standard of values others see.'

I know you might say, "What are you talking about now, Ebata?" but this was quite a discovery for me.

"Eureka!" I'm about to run naked through the streets.

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As you may know, I have been feeling depressed lately due to various duties and deadlines.

I kept thinking about why I was in this situation, and the result was that I was frightened by 'the fear that others may have certified me as incompetent.

Criticisms of others come back like boomerangs, just as they are, as values that bind you.

In order not to stab yourself with a knife, you should not point it at others -- but as for me, it is perfectly too late.

I have a "knife" lying everywhere in my blog.

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This proves I have been sorting others by "usefulness" and "uselessness."

I think I am a regular 'jerk.'

Still, I don't think of it as 'I hate myself.'

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'I did everything in my power, but I didn't quite reach (what I consider to be) my goal. But, well, that's okay then.'

If you have to be serious about it

Your knife will be thrust into you.

It is really.

I was lecturing on the "invoice system" in my company's E-Learning program, so I used ChatGPT to prepare.

"Please explain the invoice system as simply as possible."

"Explain the invoice system using a familiar, concrete example."

"List the advantages and disadvantages of the invoice system."

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My understanding:

"This is an attempt to visualize cash flow in Japan, not at the arterial level but at the capillary level."

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This system seems to be effective in preventing tax evasion.

However, it will likely be cumbersome and enormously costly for businesses and consumers.

And I, as a researcher--

As a struggler analyzing human behavior patterns with numbers on a computer every day, I am very interested in the data that the invoice system will provide.

However, it is doubtful that we can get such data released as open data.

At the very least, I believe the government will provide statistical data.

Aside from that.

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As a standard citizen, I believe 'I am willing to go to any lengths to evade taxes...or rather, to save taxes.'

I have also done the proper tax returns for my now-deceased father and mother.

I made no false declarations, but I was prepared to arm ourselves with the proper logic regarding necessary expenses and others.

Then, when I could get a refund or reduce the amount in the system, I would shout a battle cry of "I won!"

If you call it "a petty struggle against power by a small citizen," - well, you could say that.

I, lately, have been using YouTube viewing for most of my math and statistics studies.

For traffic engineering, I'm listening to a lecture at an Indian university (a bit painful, but I can manage with the material).

The expense of purchasing specialized books can be considerably reduced, and they are much easier to understand than technical books.

For example,

- Nobiyori Takumi (YouTuber) helped me calculate the Dijkstra calculation method.

- Aicia Solid helped me with the programming of the factor analysis.

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Nobiyori Takumi (YouTuber) said some fun things here.(To YouTube)

People who gather in Shibuya to cheer for soccer -- don't know about offsides (laughter from the audience).

(The ticker states, "*Includes yellow card level prejudice.")

Please replay and listen to the story before and after this one.

What is an important point is

"Understanding is not everything in academia. It is also important to "want to support" the person absorbed in the subject."

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- I want to support my "second daughter," who dances yosakoi all over Japan in a university club while earning money for travel expenses through a part-time job.

- That approach sounds dangerous, but I want to support young researchers bold enough to take on this challenge.

(Anyone who says to a young researcher, 'That kind of research is meaningless,' I have killed him a hundred times in my head.)

And,

I want to support "me," who is desperately working hard on the columns and coding I want to do, even if I am taking precious time out of my life for research that will not bring a single millimeter of benefit to the world.

In other words, I like people who are "crazy" about something and want to support them (including myself).

I read an article titled "Former Unification Church apologizes at a press conference, " which says up to 10 billion yen to be used as compensation. "

I lost my mind then and wrote a "fiery" manuscript using the "most powerful phrases" I could think of.

However, this has disappeared (no, by mistake, I overwrote it).

This may be the curse of Bunshinmei. If so, it is quite a curse.

Maybe he's the one behind my recent mental breakdown. Yeah, it must be.

Well, let's put that aside.

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I noticed something when I read an article titled "Former Unification Church apologizes at a press conference, says up to 10 billion yen to be used as compensation."

So far, I have examined and released the following topics: (a) the Unification Church's unique and novel interpretations, (b) the Unification Church's doctrines, (c) the methods used to keep people from leaving the church, and (d) the Unification Church's concept of "psychic sales.

However, I noticed the "cash flow of Unification Church" was left out entirely.

This time, thanks to the message of the former Unification Church, I realized this point of view.

I am an engineer who infers them from a few data and evidence, using data analysis techniques, simulation Fermi estimation, etc.

And I am the author of the series "Let's Turn the World "By the Numbers."

Estimating the cash flow of the former Unification Church -- this is what I will face.

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I would guess the amount of cash flow from a small amount of numerical data using logic that makes sense, but I think I would make numerous numerical result errors.

So, I hope that the finance, accounting, and accounting staff of the former Unification Church will criticize my calculation process and logic and submit the correct amount for correction.

Regardless, this "10 billion yen" has become a landmark figure in the writing of this column.

If the company has a corporate status, I assume that financial reports are available, and I can request information based on a Freedom of Information request.

This will create a win-win-win relationship between the old name Unification Church, the public, and me.

I look forward to your cooperation.

Incidentally, "10 billion yen" may seem like a lot of money to the average person. Still, since the lifetime annual salary of a salaried worker is said to be 200 to 300 million yen, the amount is less than "only 50 people.

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By the way, I'll leave you with my conversation with ChatGPT.

"What is the lifetime income per salaryman in Japan?"

"Say it in monetary terms."

"I'm not asking you to take responsibility for your answer. Just say clearly that it is XX billion yen."

After questioning ChatGPT, it confessed, 'It is said to be about 200 to 300 million yen.

We can 'push' ChatGPT to 'come clean.'

I was working on YouTube, playing clips from NHK's epic drama series.

It sounds good to say "warring feudal lords," but I now realize that they are antisocial forces (gangs, etc.) after all.

Well, it is a malicious view.

First, there is no concept of the "rule of law," so it is no wonder that "violence" has been the only means of governance.

However, if I dare to look at this from the rule of law perspective, it goes like this.

- A Sengoku Daimyo is a "yakuza boss," and a princess is a "Sis."

- The helpless people who are not part of that yakuza group are always the victims of genocide, humiliation, and robbery.

- What could have opposed the yakuza called "daimyo" would have been the "armed religious cult group" called the Ippou Brotherhood.

In general, NHK's historical dramas can be summed up as dramas depicting the lawless days of antisocial forces with no other means of mediating their interests than "violence.

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For example, the Battle of Sekigahara (1600) --,

- Not the Tokugawa family, but with the Kanto designated gang "Tokugawa-gumi" and its subordinate gangs,

- Not the Toyotomi family, but some administrative bureaucrats (the Ishida clan), led by the Mouri clan, a Shikoku-designated gang, who saw merit in the survival of the "Toyotomi clan" rather than the Toyotomi family,

Armed power struggle between the above two forces.

It is easier for me to grasp that.

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With this in mind, it seems to me that the current operation of what is called "democracy" or "rule of law" is a "miracle."

I hope this continues -- no, it is enough for my lifetime.

What happens after I die is not my concern.

It's common for people to be hurt by things I don't know, and I try to be careful, especially since I do a lot of writing.

Of course, I am sure there are some oversights.

Still, I try to do my background research rather than unthinkingly following public rumors.

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I watched the drama "What You Ate Yesterday" with my wife.

Me: "'Gay' is the correct term, don't use 'Homo.'

Wife: "Is there a difference?"

I talked to her about how both words refer to homosexuals, but "gay" has a more positive connotation and is more widely used, and "homo," by contrast, can sound discriminatory in some cases -- and so on.

Incidentally, the term "gay" is widely accepted and used with positive connotations within the LGBTQ+ community and in general, and in recent years has also been used to refer to female homosexuals.

Me: "I think "gay" sounds more discriminatory because of the dull sound.

Wife: "I have a strong image of a 'gay bar.'"

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Wife: "What did you say about someone who has no sexual interest?"

Me: "I think it was 'assex'."

Wife: "... I feel a little different."

Me: "Hmm. I'll look into it."

Wife: "On the other hand, Being attracted to both men and women is bisexual, right?

Me: "Yes, but I think the "by" in "bisexual" comes from "Bio," not "By." I'll look into this, too.

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Here is the LINE message I just sent to my wife.

- The adjective "asexual" for a person who has no sexual interest.

- Bisexuality is a gender identity in which one is attracted to both men and women. Bisexual" is spelled Bisexual. The "bi-" in "bisexual" is a prefix of Latin origin, meaning "two" or "double" in English.

- bio is an abbreviation for biological and does not seem related to bisexual.

I think I did well this weekend, too -- However, I only finished half of the tasks I set out to do.

Well, even if I did my best,

'The only reward for doing your best is doing your best.'

I think so.

I say this as I am on the verge of retirement, but this is a good and true statement.

More accurately, "The only reward for a job well done is that you did it" (Angie, in Hamidashikko).

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Oh, there was one more thing.

You can "falsify history."

This one may be a 'tasty reward' in its own right -- even if it is an illusion.

I purchased This HDD recorder in 2013 (10 years ago) at our home.

Since the day before yesterday, I have been experiencing a strange phenomenon where it stops (black screen) for about 2 seconds every 30 seconds.

Since this occurs in the recording screen and tuner mode, I decided it is not an HDD error.

I have checked all HDMI cables, power supply, NTSC, everything is fine; and I even tried shutting down the NAS set up next to it, but the symptoms are not improving.

I thought, 'This is indeed a lifetime.

However, it is a pity.

This is because I had already purchased a new replacement remote control, as this product was discontinued and no remote control was available.

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'Every 30 seconds or so, it stops (black screen) for about 2 seconds.'

The failure to do so is quite subtle,

"Offensive, but not so offensive that I lose track of the program."

This is the very edge of the phase.

I even watched an NHK historical drama in that mode.

And I was able to supplement my knowledge of Hamas and Israel with special programs.

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Well, I still thought this was a bad idea, so I started looking for a replacement, but very few HDD recorder products are on the market.

In addition, the price is high.

I was troubled by this.

The Ebata family allocates two tuners to an external HDD and two to an HDD recorder, with the former used primarily by the wife and me.

The recorded programs are also completely segregated.

'Drama, Variety, Song Shows' v.s. 'Islam, Terrorism, Nazis, History, Science'.

'This is not a problem of price,' I considered purchasing a new model.

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However, this failure was entirely fixed when I tried running the system today.

It is a resurgence as if it has forgotten the two-day battle with me.

I have been struggling with machines for a long time, so I know them well, but machines can "self-heal" in a whimsical way.

Most of the time, however, this is an illusion.

I think they will be utterly silent shortly, but I will let it work until then.

Today, as I watch the NHK news, I am reminded of a conversation with my late father.

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"Tomoichi. You're mistaken."

I looked at my father's profile, a little surprised.

"As long as the aircraft is a civilian aircraft, shooting down a civilian aircraft for any reason is unacceptable."

I countered my father with a feeling of surprise.

"Even if it was clear that Korean planes were violating Soviet airspace for espionage purposes and threatening their national interests?"

The father told his son crisply.

"Even if the aircraft's captain and most passengers on board were spies, and even if they violated the airspace maliciously."

If there is only one innocent passenger on board, no one can justify the act of taking that life, no matter who it is."

To the stunned son, the father continued quietly.

Isn't that what we call 'human' and 'life'?"

===== To here =====

The father's words can be translated into the following lines

Even if there is a Hamas stronghold in the basement of the hospital, and even if the hospital personnel are Hamas supporters and are holed up in the hospital with malicious intent,

If there is just one unrelated sick person, child, or infant out there, no one can justify the act of taking that life, no matter who it is."

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I don't care which side "justice" is on. I am not interested.

I think, 'My father is right.

The assassination of a former prime minister finally led to a request for a dissolution order for a vicious cult that had not moved for decades.

The mass production of dead bodies in the wake of Hamas attacks on Israel is televised daily, and many feature programs have helped more and more people learn about and understand this issue (or not?). The number of people aware of and understand this issue is increasing.

I am now immersed in a tremendous sense of helplessness.

"Violence is effective enough, isn't it?"

At the very least, was it possible by 'peaceful means' to break the cozy relationship between the former Unification Association and politicians (I still don't know) and to certify that cult as "not having the qualifications to call itself a religious organization" -- I wonder.

I don't think it was possible. At least, I can't think of an alternative.

'Don't be violent' notwithstanding, 'Violence can't solve anything' is dying in my mind right now.

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I asked ChatGPT about this issue.

Yes, I think this answer alone was worth the price of joining the paid version.

I'll copy and paste the 'conclusion.

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- The phrase ' Violence solves nothing' is a general principle used to encourage the value of nonviolence and to emphasize the long-term adverse effects of Violence.

- However, the situation is complex, and Violence can provide short-term "solutions" to some problems.

- The key is a deep understanding of violence's ethical, social, and psychological consequences and the search for more peaceful and constructive solutions.

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Well, ChatGPT is designed to give iridescent and honorable answers.

Still, I like the part where he is honest enough to say, 'Violence can also be effective as a means of resolution,

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When I was young, I seemed to read a book, including the lines of,

"Let's build a nuclear power plant in Jerusalem, intentionally cause an accident (a "dirty bomb"?), and turn it into a catastrophically radioactive zone, a real "holy land" that people won't be able to enter for a thousand years or so.

I can think of no other alternative as a way to finally solve the Palestinian problem.

However, even I can see that if this 'violence' is exercised, it will lead to a war that will lead to the level of human extinction, using only conventional weapons (x nuclear weapons).

Even if it is "doable," you must not say "doable.

Even if it is "done," you must not say "done."

Even if there is "something you can help someone with," do not offer to do it yourself (but you may do so if asked).

These are pretty important things to live a long life.

If these responses are misplaced -- especially when things don't go as expected -- the overload of work can crush you and cause "depression.

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However, if you continue to respond in this passive manner, you may lose your job and be hung out to dry.

Those who have a 'mindset of being okay with breaking their commitments' will not become 'depressed' but will instead lose their 'credibility.'

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It is desirable that the right amount of work, with the right difficulty, come at the right time.

As far as I know, no job has been done like that.

This is because others have no way of knowing the status of your work.

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Oh, not really.

There was one thing.

Only when they learn of your hospitalization, long-term treatment, or suicide will they know that you have already been destroyed.

-- in the past tense.

I am currently working on a paper in English.

I also use a translation engine, but it is off-putting.

I have a strong sense of "this is not the expression ( of English) I use," and it's causing me a lot of stress.

The sentence structure is also "not in this word order."

It is as if what I want to say does not emerge from the translation engine's English.

I think the translation engine is using some strange rhetoric.

I can't read if it uses inverted or emphatic constructions.

"What should I do by mass-producing English sentences I can't read?"

I thought like that.

Because I am the one who has to read the English sentences again and again in the world.

If it's terrible, no one but me and the reviewer may read it. It does.

I don't want to be the one who later goes, 'What the hell is this guy writing?' And I don't want to go through hell with my head in my hands.

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I have been submitting in English for the past couple of years.

There is no rhetoric, and the English are probably about the key sentences + α of a junior high school student.

But strangely enough, this English has "passed".

The reviewers like the direct expression without any adaptation, room for deception, and discovery.

I am lucky, or they are not interested in my content.

Currently, my depressive symptoms seem to be slowly improving, but they say that amateur judgment is the scariest thing of all. I am still closely watching myself to be on my guard.

Two things scare the heck out of me when I am depressed.

"Email and Chat"

I'm already scared to death. These are the 'two major knives' of life.

How scary is scary enough to make me think, 'I'd instead be stabbed with a real knife.

Because they will think, 'If I get stabbed, I can escape by being hospitalized.

This is about remote work, but if I have to come to work, I think it can become 'as scary as climbing the stairs on the death row.'

(Incidentally, there seem to be no stairs in Japanese prisons.)

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'I'm depressed and not getting as much done at work as I would like.'

'Naturally, they will inquire about our progress.'

I have to report a delay in my progress, but I can't logically explain why."

I'm scared to death."

This is the above flow.

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Nevertheless, it is also true that work nowadays is impossible without email and chat.

So when you ask me things by email and chat, I would appreciate it if you could ask me mechanically, without reprimanding me or anything, in a short message if possible.

No, not really.

It is also true that such inorganic emails and chats, on the contrary, make me feel as if I am blamed, which is "painful" ("agony") in its way.

Hmmm, what on earth should I do?

I don't know.

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I am only beginning to understand these things when I have depressive symptoms myself -- this means my life's depths are exposed.

I used to think and profess to believe that depression could be improved by exercise, a better diet, leisure activities, and saunas.

I want to get in a time machine and kill my past self, half to death.

Parental and family care leave is essential for our country to remain in good shape- this is obvious.

However, even though the "system" is in place, the "field" is not responding.

If someone takes parental leave or nursing care leave, naturally, someone else must do the work for that person.

Someone else will have to work for the amount.

And so, the person becomes overworked, sick, disfigured, and suffers from depression and other mental illnesses.

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Ensuring productivity through automation -- This is often said to be the decisive factor, but a point is overlooked.

The labor secured by automation is then to become something that is not needed forever.

Automation is a long-term macro solution to the workforce, but it does nothing to address labor shortages during certain periods, such as parental or nursing care leave.

Therefore, automation is not a substitute for parental or nursing care leave.

Curiously, I have not seen anyone or any content that correctly argues against this.

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This solution is simple.

The reality is that parental and caregiver leave reduces productivity.

To put it more bluntly,

Instead of prioritizing childcare and caregiving,

(1) As the international field, we accept that our country's GDP will fall into double digits (below 10th place),

(2) At the field level, we accept that we will lose out on delays in delivery and international competition,

(3) At the household level, we will allow a consumption tax of up to 30%.

We need to be as determined as that.

Well, I don't want to say this too loudly, but one more thing,

(4) Legalization of the right to decide suicide

If the law and the system guarantee the right to escape from life by oneself, even if it is a little painful or unpleasant, I (we) will be mentally relieved.

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-- Prepared to become a country that produces a certain number of people who hate this country and say, "I never want to be born in this country again," as an alternative to prioritizing childcare and nursing care.

This is what we need now.

I have a method I can't tell others about to get a rough understanding of things.

For example, I confuse Sunni and Shia in Islam.

- In Sunni tradition, the Imam is primarily a worship leader with no special religious authority.

- In Shiism, the Imam is a direct descendant of Muhammad and is considered infallible and divinely guided.

An imam is a religious leader,

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Me: "In other words, Shiism is the Emperor System."

Wife: "What?"

Me: "So, it's the Shiites who are pedigreed, and the Sunnis who publicly recruit the emperor from the civilian population."

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Yes, I understand.

This is a terrible insult to both Muslims and the Emperor System, in addition to misunderstanding and misrepresenting them.

So, I have not explained this to anyone but my wife.

But I learned the "difference between Sunni and Shia" in this super-interpretation.

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Nevertheless, "The Emperor who publicly recruited from the private sector" -- what is that?

It is possible to dream of "becoming a baseball player like Otani in the future," but it is impossible to dream of "becoming the Emperor of Japan in the future.

日本最高峰のブロックチェーンは、世界最長を誇るあのシステムだったhttps://t.co/QnGYMN8M6n pic.twitter.com/WZRcFDJkWF

? EE Times Japan編集部 (@eetimes_jp) December 25, 2020

Continued from yesterday.

ChatGPT asked, 'How do I explain to a child who says, "My dream for the future is to become Emperor of Japan," that it's impossible?"

I laughed out loud, so I presented it as it was.

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When a child says, "My dream for the future is to become an emperor," it is important to gently and educationally explain that this dream is unattainable. Here are some ways to use this to deepen understanding rather than deny the dream to the child.

1. Teach about the role of the Emperor

Educational Approach: "The Emperor is the symbol of Japan and is chosen from a special family line. Therefore, no one else can be the Emperor." This conveys basic knowledge about the emperor system.

2. Learn about history and culture

Deepen interest: Suggest, "You are interested in the Emperor. Let's learn more about Japanese history and culture together.

3. Affirming the dream while communicating reality

Respect the dream: Respect the child's imagination while showing realistic possibilities by saying, "Only certain families can become Emperor, but you can have a heart that cares for people and your country like the Emperor does.

4. Explore other related dreams

Suggest an alternative: "It's wonderful that you want to be a fine person like the Emperor. Let's think about other ways to contribute to society and other careers where you can do something for people," suggesting that they explore other related dreams and goals.

5. Promote imagination and creativity

Creative Play: Encourage children's imagination by asking, "If you were the Emperor, what good things would you try to do?" and encourage children's imaginations. This allows them to reflect on their values and the ideals they should aspire to.

Respectful and realistic dialogue with children about their dreams and hopes is important for their understanding and growth. Focusing on and nurturing the reasons and background of what the child wants to become is also important.

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I felt a little sorry for His Majesty because his good personality is believed strongly -- but that's beside the point,

The "day ChatGPT becomes a teacher" may not be too far off.

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Incidentally, if I were to create a generative AI, I would overthrow the current system by saying,

"Abolish the Emperor System that has existed for over 2,600 years (more than tens of thousands of years, if you include the mythical era), and create a new dynasty."

It might add a supplementary opinion.

Today's diary is removed, as the new column has been released.

「日本のコロナ史」を総括する ～5類移行後の答え合わせhttps://t.co/Vn5mYd3cSO

? EE Times Japan編集部 (@eetimes_jp) November 21, 2023

In Japan, the "new Corona history" began precisely in 2020.

After spending more than three years without knowing what to believe or how to act due to a variety of conflicting information, in May 2023, COVID-19 was finally treated as a "Class 5 Infectious Disease" in Japan.

The "Ebata-Shibata duo," discussing the spread of infection and vaccines since the first outbreak of coronas in Japan, will look back on their past discussions and "answer" their initial predictions after the transition to the Class 5.

"I Scare Manjuu Next" is a rakugo story, but I fear running out of ink and paper when I work remotely.

It can be a scary sight, especially in the middle of the night when I can't print.

In addition to that, I'm afraid that ChatGPT doesn't work these days.

I can no longer imagine coding or writing papers without ChatGPT.

If I cannot log in to ChatGPT or respond (which happens quite often), I will be blue in the morning that day.

So, first thing in the morning, I will clear my browser cache, drop all translation add-ins, and say hello to ChatGPT.

It looks like this.

To avoid offending ChatGPT, I always reply "Thank you very much" when I receive a response.

I don't think ChatGPT will give priority access to polite and mature users, but it would be a small price to pay if it dispels some of the fear of being unable to log in.

It is no exaggeration to say that 'I am dependent on ChatGPT' any longer.

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Yesterday, when I instructed ChatGPT to input the paragram of my English paper and 'put it together clearly and completely,' I was stunned by the English text ChatGPT produced, which seemed to seep into my mind from the beginning.

For example,

"Considerations on SC Visualization used in MAS in the Urban/Transportation" was changed to

"Exploring SC Visualization in MAS for Urban/Transportation," and I was astonished,

If this trend continues, there may be no need for "supervisors" or "instructors" soon, let alone "teachers.

Today, I am still working and conversing with ChatGPT.

I expressed my thanks to ChatGPT for a matter that went well.

Then ChatGPT came back to thank me.

I don't know what to say, but ChatGPT's warm response almost brought tears to my eyes.

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I have been looking for the same thing, and I think I wrote about it during my assignment in the U.S.

I seriously believe that productivity in Japan has been declining for so long because we have not done this. "Let me say "Thank you."

Most of my supervisors are now younger than me, yet "I have never seen a supervisor who praises his subordinates.

Since this incident in the U.S., I have believed that "praise" is an important factor in our work, and I have been trying to do so, though I may not be working hard enough yet.

I truly believe that productivity in Japan has been declining for so long because people cannot say, "Let me say "thank you" for this.

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Even a senior engineer like me wants to be praised.

More importantly, I believe that young people should want praise and that they will grow and develop when they receive it.

But the bosses younger than me also "don't praise their subordinates."

This may be because they are 'people who can produce results without praise.

"Why I didn't get ahead" is now a logical explanation.

Recently, a team led by Dr.Shibata and myself summarized the three years of columns on the new coronavirus.

Next, I want to hear a summary from those promoting the following views.

As a result of our research, "all" of the above are still negative at this time.

I would ask for a voluntary summary, but we will find another way if you do not comply.

Incidentally, I have the logs (with account info.) of the person transmitting this information.

I introduced two works this season to my wife, who says, "I don't like anime that much.

This time, it seems to have hit the mark well.

There are "Souna Freilin" and "The Pharmacist's Monologue."

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I was sure about "The Pharmacist's Monologue" after reading the comic book version.

"It will undoubtedly be animated, and the voice actress for the main character will be that person."

Therefore, I was not surprised at all.

However, I am a little surprised at the opening.

I had assumed the opening would be a mellow song in a minor key, like the first season of "Wolf and Spice."

Of course, this OP is good -- although, 'how did they come up with this concept?' I am scratching my head together with my second daughter.

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Me: "Do you think they can get to the story of 'MaoMao's (main character's) father (volume 7)' this season?"

Second daughter: "I don't think they can."

I just checked the progress, and it is about the middle of the second volume of the comic, so the first season will probably end around "Honey (Volume 3)".

Incidentally, Volume 7 "makes you cry," and then "makes you laugh.

(The volume numbers in the exhibit above are the Sunday GX Comics edition.)

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I had read the original story of "Souna Freilin," and honestly, I thought, 'Is it that great a piece of work(*)?

(*) Winner of the 14th Manga Grand Prize and the 25th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Shinsei Award.

But after watching the animation, I was amazed, saying, 'This is great.

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By the way, I cannot deny the development of any content in various media.

In the first place, I have no right to do so.

Only the original author and their related parties have the right to reproduce the work (Article 21), the right of adaptation (Article 27), the original author's right to use derivative works (Article 28), and others (all of Articles 21 to 28).

My policy is like the stated, 'Well, not only "Islamic fundamentalists" but also "young people who are madly opposed to live-action anime" are "fundamentalists."

However, the live-action adaptation of "Souna Freilin" -- I think it may have already been discussed, but I think it would be tough.

However, there are some success stories in the live-action adaptation.

"Having to try first to find out."

I asked ChatGPT,

"Are there any data, papers, or columns that verify the theory that 'children who fail to eat their school lunch without leaving any leftovers have an earlier or sicker life'?"

The answer (summary) that ChatGPT has come up with is,

Some papers show that leaving school lunches unattended has a generally positive impact on children's health. However, do not mention a direct link between school lunches and early life or infirmity."

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"Then, why was the torture (in the name of education) of "making students eat school lunches until they were given detention" occurring?"

I surmise this was probably because the teachers on site were given a 'quota' of 'complete meals for the students in their class.'

And if they don't achieve their "quota," they are reprimanded by the "principal," who is their boss.

And the 'principal' is complained by the 'school board'.

The "Board of Education" was instructed by the "Ministry of Education (at that time).

So, the Ministry of Education needed to show the public that it was 'concerned about the children's health.

In other words, the "torturers" are nowhere to be found.

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I also asked the following question,

"More than 40 years ago, people were forbidden to drink water, even in the middle of summer, because they were told that 'drinking water would make you batty' during club activities. Now, this is dismissed as complete nonsense, but why was this way of thinking considered common sense?"

I got a rather interesting answer (it's a long story, so I'll spare you).

Moreover, I asked,

"Is there any evidence that such erroneous thinking led to "heat stroke" or "heat death" in some children at that time?"

In addition, I push ChatGPT to the following,

"Could you please be more specific about the exhibit "General data exists on past heat stroke and related health issues."

I was introduced to the phrases in this literature.

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Finally, I asked,

'Is there anyone in a leadership position who is self-critical on this matter?'

and I got the answer

"We have not been able to identify leaders specifically reflecting on or self-criticizing their past practices or teaching methods."

That means,

"Not a single person (teacher, etc.) who led club activities without giving them water to drink in the middle of summer has ever criticized themselves or apologized for doing so."

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All I can say on the matter is,

"I was right when I drank plenty of water during club activities, calling it 'gargling.'

I wondered whether I should write about it, but I'm prepared to be thrown into a cauldron of simmering oil and try to describe it.

"We will pay North Korea 2 billion yen for the return of one abductee without any conditions attached."

I have looked to see if anyone is advocating such a solution, but at this time, I have not found one.

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One can cite any number of reasons why our government cannot take this step.

In a nutshell, this means that "our country will succumb to terrorism.

("Terrorism" makes it seem like there is a cause somewhere, so I would rather call this a "despicable and vicious nation.")

Such a solution (negotiations with a terrorist state) would seriously diminish the prestige of Japan as a nation governed by the rule of law.

Furthermore, it would mean providing military spending support to a nation that, in violation of UN resolutions, foolishly launches missiles that pass through the airspace of other nations without permission.

Reference: "K-kun's Story."

The worst-case scenario involves the abrogation of the Japan-U.S. Security Assurance Treaty and the collapse of the Japan-U.S.-South Korea military partnership.

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However, if you ask whether such cases have 'never happened before,' it is not so.

This is a typical case.

This time, I looked into it again and found out a lot.

(1) In 2003, the Democratic Party of Japan proposed the concept of a "Basic Law on Emergency Situations.

(2) since the "Basic Law on Emergency Situations" has not been passed, the current Japanese legal system lacks a clear legal basis for the government's discretionary authority in emergencies.

(3) From (1) and (2) above, government action in a state of emergency will depend on decisions and interpretations within the framework of existing laws and the Constitution.

Hmmm...I see. So, it seems the government is customarily authorized to enforce extra-legal measures, although it is not explicitly stated.

And so, I can say,

"If the government recognizes the abductions as a state of emergency, it is "logically possible" to "recover the North Korean abductees in exchange for ransom."

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I do not believe this solution is a good one.

It doesn't seem suitable for the Japanese people's national interest.

Besides, the possibility of North Korea agreeing to negotiations is entirely unknown.

Nevertheless, I think there should be at least one or two members of Congress who make these kinds of statements.

(A legislator may have made these statements if I did my research correctly. If you know of any, please let me know. Besides, I think the government (Cabinet Office or Ministry of Foreign Affairs) has probably already considered it.)

If we verbalize these stories, we, the people, will realize that 'the Diet is severe and has started to beat the government.

The only way I could think of to move the issue along was to 'send the whole country into flames once with a statement like this.

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I do not know how much the government is currently budgeting for the abduction issue.

So, in my way, I "turned the numbers around."

Assuming that every Japanese person will bear 10,000 yen for this issue at one time only, 125.7 billion people x 10,000 yen = 1.257 trillion yen.

1.257 trillion yen (1257 billion yen ÷ 2 billion yen) = 628.5 persons.

Currently, the number of North Korean abductees officially recognized by the Japanese government is 17.

Some private institutions have suggested that the number is 470.

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I am prepared to accept the criticism that "Ebata's proposal is too wild, straightforward, simplistic, and low.

However, most of the public, myself included, does not understand the difficulty and complexity of this issue.

I have a hard time watching the news by biting my tongue.

Then, how about starting from "here," even if it is "wild, straightforward, simple, and low"?

Many people would think I was lying if I told them that amending the Constitution would be easy.

But if a neighboring country (or even a distant country), invades our country, I think our people would be inclined to amend the Constitution in a heartbeat.

I believe that the "Self-Defense Forces will be reorganized as the Japanese Armed Forces" beyond the dimension of the "revision of Article 9.

Furthermore, something as terrible as "abandoning the entire text of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution" could happen.

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I have created a desk top simulation of a constitutional amendment approach triggered by a foreign invasion.

The biggest concern is finding the time to amend the Constitution.

A referendum in wartime will be an incredibly hard mission.

In order to complete the constitutional reform before the parliament and the executive branch are occupied, the primary goal (although it goes against the principle of national defense) would still be the defense of the capital.

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Anyway, I am thinking carefree, 'So, well, yeah, I guess we don't have to rush to revise the Constitution.

The Constitution should be revised only after a thorough, enough time debate among all citizens.

But perhaps I can more easily imagine this kind of " ad hoc, slapstick approach to constitutional reform".

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As I have said before, I am a "Constitutionalist" with a deviation of about 52.

Today was the day of the presentation at the lecture.

I spent an hour presenting the 40-page English document I created in English.

As a rule, university lectures are given in English, so unless you do thorough preparation, you will have no idea what to expect, but, well, you can manage this if you put in the time.

However, English presentation is proportional to the amount of practice and the day's conditions.

I say

"Today's English is slippery."

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When I'm not in good shape, I feel like I speak with good phrases and grammar but slurred speech (which is incorrect).

When I'm in bad form, I'm in terrible shape.

Verbs and nouns may be used reversely, or past and future tenses may be mixed.

It's like multiple English words are slipping over the ice in a bullshit way.

I can feel the other me, who is different from the one speaking, looking at me with dismay, saying, 'What a disgraceful, shabby presentation you are making.

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Conclusion: Today's presentation was brilliantly slippery

"There is a million-fold difference between "easy" as described by those who made it and "easy" as faced by those who use it."

I have not noticed it for a long time, but recently I realized it.

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Recently, I have been doing a lot of work modifying systems created by others, and I have been suffering from this discrepancy in perception of "easy."

The programs and systems I have created are "easy."

It's like, 'What the heck do you not understand about this program?

However, from the point of view of the "modifiers" of my program, it is not "easy" but rather, quite frankly, a "spell" and a "cipher code."

To put it bluntly, it is so "difficult" that it would probably be faster to make it yourself from scratch.

This is also true when you ask someone (including software subcontractors) to make modifications based on a program you have created.

It is better not to use 'easy' easily.

The development environment and coding rules that others have tuned up (I don't know about others) are, to me,

the 'development environment from hell.'

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This story applies not only to "others" but also to "myself."

The reason I am writing morbidly technical notes on this site is,

"What was 'easy' for me in the past turns into 'hell' over time."

I understand this better than anyone else.

For those visiting my site, "SQL queries" and "Go language" are unimportant.

But for me, whether or not to keep such notes is really a matter of life and death.