Objectivity vs Subjectivity

I've been thinking about it quite a lot of late and this is one of those questions which may not have a well defined answer or everybody may have an answer of their own. As far as I am concerned I am not yet able to make my mind up. Objectivity versus Subjectivity, objective thinking versus subjective thinking. I, in my own life try to be as objective about things as possible, objectivity for me is to be able to quantify things, to be able to explain the logic behind them, to be able to give a solid reasoning and to be able to take a decision based on facts, in other words it is the quest to explain the world around you in terms of mathematics, logic and science. Subjectivity, on the other hand is that fuzzy thing, the glue which holds the objective pieces, that undefined phenomenon which fills the gaps left by objectivity. Subjectivity is everything which is beyond logic, everything which cannot be explained.Although I try to be objective, my conscience is subjective, subjectivity comes naturally to me. I try to be a good person,I try not to hurt people, I try to do good things, but I don't know why. It just makes me feel good.

This was why this debate started wrenching my mind. Objectivity and subjectivity are totally contrasting things, and although I am an objective person, I cannot just disregard the subjective side of life. The conclusion I could reach, was when you are looking for a unified theory of everything, a theory which attempts to explain each and everything in the universe these two contrasting things will have to go side by side. These were my thoughts; I would like to know what others think about it.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ahh ... so the thanksgiving break is finally here. This feels good ... The weather is fine, it's supposedly a holiday, and I am getting comfy in my little corner of the lab, sipping on the cup of coffee which I had left here yesterday night. Well fresh coffee is always great but I am good as long as it’s caffeine. I already have my To-Do list ready for the holidays which I am looking at right now. I have everything worked out, what to do, when to do, how to do. Hmm my holiday schedule looks pretty packed, so much so that its making me wonder whether it really is a break and if I already have a schedule what am I so excited about ..Duh. Maybe it’s because of the holiday season feeling or maybe because of the fine weather, maybe something good is going to happen or maybe something else, who knows. The thing is I am getting a teeny tiny break and that’s good. J

So.. have a happy thanksgiving folks.