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soga16There are certain names that do more than simply inspire me; they remain constantly on my mind, returning whenever I study, read, or reflect on the foundations of science. Andreas Vesalius, who dared to correct human anatomy with his own hands and challenge long-held misconceptions, and Robert Koch, whose tireless investigation of unseen enemies forever transformed our understanding of disease, hold a place of great admiration in my studies. Their work represents more than historical milestones; it reflects courage, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to observation and evidence.
I do not admire them in a superficial way, nor merely as figures from the past. I feel motivated to follow their methods, to repeat their observations, and to understand the reasoning that guided their discoveries. Through their clarity of thought and intellectual rigor, they demonstrate what it truly means to study life, illness, and the human body with honesty and precision.
This motivation naturally extends into practice. As an enthusiast of animal dissection, I often find myself reflecting on how strongly I wish to dissect certain creatures: rabbits, pigs, birds (avian species in general), chickens, and fish. In all honesty, I must admit that the dissection of fish is not among my greatest strengths; I pursue it mainly because suitable animals for dissection are not so easily obtained. To dissect, to observe, and to record both structure and decay is therefore not an act of obsession, but a deliberate effort to understand the natural world more deeply. It is, in its own way, a continuation of a scientific legacy—one grounded in curiosity, patience, and respect for the knowledge built by those who came before us.
I do not admire them in a superficial way, nor merely as figures from the past. I feel motivated to follow their methods, to repeat their observations, and to understand the reasoning that guided their discoveries. Through their clarity of thought and intellectual rigor, they demonstrate what it truly means to study life, illness, and the human body with honesty and precision.
This motivation naturally extends into practice. As an enthusiast of animal dissection, I often find myself reflecting on how strongly I wish to dissect certain creatures: rabbits, pigs, birds (avian species in general), chickens, and fish. In all honesty, I must admit that the dissection of fish is not among my greatest strengths; I pursue it mainly because suitable animals for dissection are not so easily obtained. To dissect, to observe, and to record both structure and decay is therefore not an act of obsession, but a deliberate effort to understand the natural world more deeply. It is, in its own way, a continuation of a scientific legacy—one grounded in curiosity, patience, and respect for the knowledge built by those who came before us.
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