After nearly a decade of working as a public servant, I resigned and ventured through various businesses before finally settling into writing. It feels as though I am on the verge of publishing my fourteenth book, and as an independent author. While I wouldn't say I'm an exceptional writer, I continue this journey because it brings me immense joy. 

However, The literary world often categorizes war and conflict as evils while depicting peace and equality as virtues. This binary thinking is not confined to Korean literature; it permeates global trends as well.

Historically, literature has intertwined art and science, drawing on the insights of physicists, scientists, and philosophers. Yet, contemporary literature seems overly focused on emotions and suffering, often neglecting the full spectrum of human potential.

Why are we trapped in binary thinking, unable to fully grasp the implications of duality? Certainly, beliefs wield significant influence over humanity, and once formed, they are challenging to reverse. Thus, my writings may not profoundly impact those who hold firmly to their views.

Nonetheless, I wish for both global and Korean literature to embrace true diversity. These ideologies, rooted in human-centric thinking, drift away from the natural order. Humans are not the masters of nature.

From a physical standpoint, the universe is defined by relativity, quantum mechanics, and the second law of thermodynamics, embodying both relativity and simultaneity within disorder. The ideal of equality is merely a human construct, not a natural order. Why must one side be deemed good while the other is evil? Is that a rule set by divine authority?

Perhaps I am an odd person for saying this. I wanted to raise my voice in a literary arena that feels skewed.
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