Random stuff

Nikkor 18mm f3.5 1/13 sec

1. Computer virus attacks: I see more people around me getting computer viruses at work and at home. So I was wondering yesterday after work, why do we have to feel always vulnerable to these attacks? It seems like today's anti-virus software does not work well enough to prevent these malicious attacks. So why can't some genius find out a way to develop a program that can prevent computers from attackers, but also counter-attack the hackers from outside when these events occur? It seems like software developers of anti-virus programs only focused on defense, but not the other way around? Is it because there is no money involved for destroying malicious hackers computers by flooding them with counter-attack viruses?

2. I am doing some serious soul-searching to find out what I really want to do in my life. I am having a second thought about my intended career path in industry, and seriously considering a job in academia these days. My decision is not finalized, and I am still a rookie postdoc. But I need to make some adjustments in my future plans if I want to pursue an academic career. I don't know, I can't see myself as a professor, but I like the idea of having my own laboratory, and working on research projects that excite me. What kind of projects excite me? Well, interesting ones, of course!