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はてなキーワード: Historyとは
フォルダを漁っていたら、1999年5月に書かれた、自分のPC履歴が発掘されたので、貼り付けてみる。
なんだかんだ言って、私がパソコンを使うようになってから、１０年近く経ってしまったのである。プログラムを組んで実行できる最初のマシンは、高校のときに購入したＣＡＳＩＯのプログラム電卓ＦＸ－５０２Ｐであるが、これはあくまで電卓であり、パソコンとは多少趣を異にするものであった。
パソコンとして最初に購入したのは、ＮＥＣの８ビットマシンＰＣ－８８０１ＭＡ２であり、完全なるゲームマシンであった。以下、１６ビット時代に突入してＥＰＳＯＮ ＰＣ－２８６ＶＥ、３２ビットマシンのＥＰＳＯＮ ＰＣ－４８６ＳＥと続き、とうとう自作ＤＯＳ／Ｖマシンをメインのマシンにするようになってしまうのであった。
これから、私のこのしょ～もない足跡を辿ってみたいと思う。ＰＣ－８８０１ＭＡ２～ＰＣ－４８６ＳＥの項には、そのときハマったゲームの感想なども記してある。暇な方はこちらもどうぞ!?
小さい頃から、電気・電子関係が好きで、親にマイキット（パネル上にトランジスタとか抵抗、コンデンサなどが並べられており、スプリングになった端子にコードを挟んでそれらを繋いで回路を作る）や電子ブロック（透明なブロックにトランジスタや抵抗などが入っており、ブロックをボード上に配置して回路を作る）などを買ってもらい、それでラジオなどを作って遊んでいたのである。マイキットでラジオを作り、夜中にこっそりと深夜放送を聞いていました。(^^;
因みに、私がアマチュア無線の免許を取得したのは、小学生のときである。これは、ちょっと自慢してもいいと思う。
当時、「初歩のラジオ」とか「ラジオの製作」、「電波科学」などの雑誌をよく読んでいたのだが、流石に、中学生の私にはディジタル回路は難しく（というよりも、何をするためのものなのか、イマイチ理解できなかった）、ボードマイコンＴＫ－８０などに手を出すには至らなかった。
まぁ、何しろ当時は、マイコンといっても論理回路の動作から入る必要があったので、当然といえば当然であろう。
そして、関数電卓などをいじくり、「このキーとこのキーを同時に押すと変な表示になる!?」などと遊んでいた私が、最初に手にしたコンピュータらしきものは、カシオのプログラム電卓「ＦＸ－５０２Ｐ」である。
これは、５１２ステップまでのプログラムが組めるというもので、ちゃんと「ＧＯＴＯ」キーや「ＧＯＳＵＢ」キー、「ＬＡＢＥＬ」キー、条件判定を設定するキーなどが用意されていて、結構本格的なものでした。レジスタも１０個使えた。ランダムに数値を出力するキーも付いていたな。
プログラムライブラリ（本ですが）なども付いてきていて、掲載されている通りに打ち込むと、科学計算をやったりゲームなどを楽しむことができた。もちろん、プログラムを外部に記録しておくこともできたのだ。オプションが必要だが（買った）、普通のラジカセなどを使ってカセットテープにプログラムを記録するのである。
あと、ＦＸ－５０２Ｐでは、キーに４分音符や１６分音符などが割り当てられていて、短音だが楽曲を打ち込むこともできた。上述のオプションを利用して、ラジカセなどで鳴らすのである。
学生時代は、ビンボーだったせいもあって、パソコンには縁がなかった。友人宅でシャープのＴｕｒｂｏIIIなどでゲームをさせてもらうのが関の山なのであった。
で、就職して最初に購入したパソコンが、ＮＥＣの８ビットパソコンの最終形態ともいうべきＰＣ－８８０１ＭＡ２である。
当時は、既に１６ビットパソコンのＰＣ－９８０１Ｖｍ２なども発売されていたのだが、私の選択したのは８ビットマシンの「ハチハチ」なのであった。何故か？
それは、パソコンでゲームがしたかったからである。当時は、違法行為に限りなく近いレンタルソフト屋が横行していて、ゲームソフトなどが比較的安い価格で入手できた（ソフト毎のパラメータファイルでコピーを行うＦｉｌｅ Ｍａｓｔｅｒは必需品）。また、ゲーム市場も８８０１主体であって、９８０１用のものはごく少なかったのである。
とにかく、とても全部やりきれないくらい、ゲームを借りまくった。
何を隠そう、私が８８０１を購入して、最初に買ったゲームがこれである。何で、最初からこんなに難易度の高いゲームを、と疑問を持つ向きもあろうが、要するに、当時はパソゲーなるものが全く分かっていなかったのである。しかも、あろうことか、購入時には、アクションＲＰＧの先駆け的存在である「ソーサリアン」とこの「マイト・アンド・マジック」を天秤に掛けていたのである。
世間では、「クソゲー」との評価が一般的であるが、私は、このゲームは名作であると信じている。とにかく、世界が存在していて、プレイヤーはその世界に住むところから始まるのである。ストーリーは、最初は与えられず、発見したものだけがストーリーに参加できる。しかし、ストーリーに参加しなくても、とにかく世界が広大・深淵なので、アイテム探しやダンジョン探検だけでも、十分堪能できる。私は、後述する１６ビットパソコンの時代まで、約３年以上もこのゲームにお世話になったのである。
「ドラクエ」シリーズで有名なエニックスのアドベンチャーゲーム（ＡＶＧ）。
不気味な感じが大変心地よい秀作。本作では謎を残したまま終結し、後に「アンジェラス２」が発売されるが、時期を完全にはずしていたし、余り面白くなさそうだったので私はやっていない。
今はＨゲーのメーカーになってしまった、しゃんばらのＲＰＧ。私の大好き（だった）漫画家、松田紘佳がキャラデザ他を手がけている。音楽もこの人だったな。もしかすると、「２」は後述のＰＣ－２８６ＶＥでプレイしたのかもしれない。海が舞台の、異色のＲＰＧ。とにかく海なので、３次元的に自在に移動できるのがミソ。階段を使って他の階へ移動する一般的なダンジョンとはひと味違うのである。
ただ、惜しむらくは、これは私がコピー品でプレイしていたから良くないのであろうが、２作ともエンディングを見れなかったことだ。
１作目では、「ピー」とビープ音がしてゲームがハングアップ。２作目では、たぶん最終場面であろう画面から１歩も進めず、アウト。
今あったら、正式に購入して再度挑戦してみたいゲームではある。
かのアスキーが発売していた、Ｈゲー。ダンジョンを歩き回るＲＰＧである。
このゲームは、とにかくノリが非常によく、テンポが軽快で楽しいゲームであった。ゲーム自体は、６階＋αの「ウロボロスの塔」を探検して、秘密を探るというもので、出てくるモンスターが女の子で、ダメージを与える度に女の子が１枚ずつ服を脱いでいくという、他愛もないものである。
このゲームをして最初に驚かされたのは、グラフィックの描画の早さである。何だかんだ言っても、８ビットパソコンであるので、当時のゲーム、特に、グラフィックを強調したゲームでは、描画に恐ろしく時間がかかった。一枚の画像を出すのに数秒、ひどいものでは、数十秒、なんていうのもあった。
そんな中で、この「カオス・エンジェルス」は、とにかく、一瞬で画像が描き換わった。これは、当時ではとても新鮮なことであった。
また、そのＢＧＭもとても斬新で、簡単なＦＭ音源を使いながら、とてもハイセンスな雰囲気を醸し出していたのだ。音楽の秀逸さでは、水龍士といい勝負かもしれない。
しかし、このゲームの最大のポイントは、「洒落っけ」にあると思う。ダンジョンの壁に、前に探検した人の落書きがあって、これがまた奥が深く面白い。この落書きがゲームのヒントにもなっているのだが、関係のない落書きもあって、これを探すだけでも、結構楽しめた。
当時、特にスタジオピエロ系のキャラクターもののゲームを数多く出していた、マイクロキャビンのＡＶＧ。マイクロキャビンでは、この後も、「めぞん一刻」や「気まぐれオレンジロード」などのキャラ系ゲームを続々と発売していた。
このゲームは、少年サンデーに連載されて、アニメ化もされ一世を風靡した、高橋留美子の同名の漫画「うる星やつら」をゲーム化したものである。
ゲーム内容は、確か、面堂家の誰か（終太郎か、了子か、どっちか忘れた、たぶん了子だ）の誕生日に招待されたお馴染みのメンバーが「迷路」を探索しながらゴールにたどり着くというものである。何かのイベントを経る毎に、時間が経過していき、それにより結果が変化するというのと、途中の行動で結果が変化するということで、数種類のエンディングが用意されていたように思う。
マルチエンディングや時間の概念は今でこそ珍しくもないが、当時では結構画期的なことであったのだ。
フェアリーテール（ＥＬＦ）の伝説的名作ＡＶＧである。確か「２」もあった。フェアリーテール（ＥＬＦ）のＡＶＧは、何かこう、独特の雰囲気があって、それが私は非常に気に入っていた。なんていうか、どことなく寂しげな感触というか、ちょっと空虚な感じとでもいおうか。キャラクターや展開、秀逸なＢＧＭなどが、この雰囲気を醸し出しているのだ。
フェアリーテール（ＥＬＦ）のＡＶＧは、この他にも相当やった。「ＥＬＬＥ」なんかは、最後のどんでん返しが強烈でした。
そのほかにも、いろいろゲームはやったが、とんでもねーゲームを一つだけ…
これは、要するに当時大流行の「北斗の拳」のパロディーＨゲーである。
ゲーム内容がくだらないのもさることながら（あまりにくだらなすぎて、ケンシロウのようなキャラが出てくること以外、忘れた）、その作りがとにかく凄い。
これは想像だが、このゲームは、おそらくＮ８８－ＢＡＳＩＣで組まれている。なぜなら、まず、ストップキーでゲームが止まってしまう。そして、そのとき、画面の左上隅に「>C^」が出る（分かる人には分かるね!?）。
そして、ＮＥＣの８８０１，９８０１シリーズのパソコンには必ず付いていた、画面のハードコピーを取るキー「COPY」を押すと、押したときに表示されている画面をプリンタに印刷することができる。
なんか、「流行だから適当に作って一発当てよう」という意図の見え見えなゲームでありました。
…そうこうしているうちに、８ビットパソコンは衰退し、ゲームソフトも発売されなくなって、世の中は１６ビットパソコンの時代へと、大幅に突入したのだった。
そこで購入したのが、ＮＥＣではなくて、ＥＰＳＯＮのパソコンなのである。ここいらへんに、私の偏屈さがにじみ出ていますね～。(^^;
パソコンに金をかけだしたのも、このころからである。…まぁ、８８０１じゃあ、金をかけようにもかけるところがないですが。(^^)
今ではもう信じられないが、当時は、１ＭＢ／１万円がメモリの相場であった。しかも、メモリをパソコンに組み込むには面倒な設定がいくつも必要で、さらに、汎用のスロットを一つ占有してしまうのだった。また、今でこそ、ＳＩＭＭとかＤＩＭＭとかいって、大容量がコンパクトに収納されているが、当時は、たとえ１ＭＢでも、１２ｃｍ角くらいの基板にチップがびっしり載っていたのだった。
それでも、１ＭＢあると無いとでは、雲泥の差があった。
これも、今ではもう信じられないが、当時は、例えば４０ＭＢで８万円位した。しかも専用のインターフェイスが要る。これでまたスロットが一つ埋まったのであった。
でも、当時のソフトは、４０ＭＢでもお釣りが来るくらいの容量だったんだよね～。
あと、このマシンから、パソコン通信を始めた。当然NIFTY Serveから。
当時は、WTERMを使い、通信速度も2400bpsであった。50kBの画像をダウンロードするのに何分もかかり、さらにその画像を表示するのに何分もかかった。大変な時代であった。
このＰＣ－２８６ＶＥは、後に友人の手に渡り、そこでＶＲＡＭ異常が発生してお亡くなりになってしまいましたとさ。合掌。
このマシンでも、ゲームはずいぶんとやった。中で、印象深いものをいくつか紹介しようと思う。
上述したものと同じである。当然、続きではなくて、新規に始めた。やはり８ビットのものと比べて速い。何しろ、８ビット版は２ＤＤのディスク４枚組で、地上、ダンジョン、城、と場所を変える度にディスクの入れ替えが必要だった上、そのたび毎に、システムディスクに書き込み（１分くらいかかった、マジで…）をしていたのだ。それがなくなっただけでも、快適である。ただ、８ビット版の頃はあったＢＧＭがなくなってしまったのは、ちょっと寂しかったが。
なかなかハマった。各エンディングも味わい深いもので、３０数種類あるといわれているエンディングを２０数種類まで見て、飽きてやめた。プリンセスと謎のエンディングは見ていない。けど、いいや。
「１」と「２」は、３Ｄダンジョンもの。当時は３Ｄダンジョンでさえ珍しかったのに、Ｈゲーで３Ｄダンジョンというのは、相当なインパクトがあった。ゲーム的にもよく練れており、ダンジョンの仕掛けも良くできていた。Ｈゲーという観点を排除して、単にゲームとしてみた場合に、非常に完成度の高いゲームであった。
「３」は、確かドラクエタイプの２ＤのＲＰＧ。「４」は、ダンジョンに戻ったのだっけかな？この辺はあんまり印象にないのだな。「５」は、私の大嫌いなシミュレーションで、遂にエンディングを見ることができなかった。…と言うよりは、途中でつまんなくって止めた。「４」と「５」は、多分、後述のＰＣ－４８６ＳＥでやっている。
これは、今更説明するまでもない、ＥＬＦが世に放つ名作中の名作。このゲームが今までのゲームの流れを一気に変えたといってもいいでしょう。味のあるキャラクタ（しかも大勢！）に、深みのあるストーリー。それぞれが練りに練られたマルチエンディング。とってもシビアな時間の概念。所持金の存在も内容に深みを与えています。
さらに、複雑なフラグ制御がすばらしい。よくあれだけの条件設定をして、ゲームが破綻しないものだ。
そして、何より高校生最後の夏休みという、絶妙のセッティング。
とにかく、この「同級生」は、何遍やっても違った展開になるし、違った楽しみ方ができるゲームという、画期的なゲームでした。
後に「２」も出て、共通するキャラクタも出演している。私は、「２」は後述する３２ビット版でやったのだけれど、その面白さは全く失われてはいませんでした。恐るべし、ＥＬＦ。
そのうち、世の中はウィンドウズ時代に突入し、パソコンも１６ビットパソコンから３２ビットパソコンへと移行していったのである。…といっても、ウィンドウズ３．１は、とっくに発売されていたが、ゲームの世界が未だにＤＯＳベースだったので、それまでは何とかなっていたのであった。が、こう周りがウィンドウズだらけになってくると、流石に不安になって、ＤＯＳからの移行を考えざるを得なくなってしまったのであった。
上述のＰＣ－２８６ＶＥでも、ウィンドウズを試してみたことがあった。そのころは、ウィンドウズは３．０で、フロッピー５枚組という、今から考えればささやかな構成であった。当時は、ウィンドウズ３．０対応のソフトもほとんどなく、これは試してみるだけで終わったが。
実は、３２ビットパソコンへの移行の際に、一つの考えがあったのである。つまり、Ｍａｃへの移行である。当時、Ｍａｃの世界も変革の時期を迎えていたらしく、小さい筐体が却って可愛らしい Permalink | 記事への反応(1) | 12:53
はい、「Royal Kingdom（ロイヤル・キングダム）」は意味が重なっている（二重っぽく感じる）表現だと言えます。
• kingdom ＝ 王国
つまり直訳すると
となり、kingdom の時点で royal な要素を含んでいるため、意味が重なっています。
これは英語では
• free gift
• past history
のような **意味の重複（冗長表現 / pleonasm）**に近いです。
2. それでも使われる理由
意味が完全に間違いというわけではなく、次のような意図で使われることがあります。
• 強調表現
この場合は
• 「至高の王国」
まとめ
• ✅ 厳密には意味が重なっている
草津町長が町議に対して性加害を加えたとされる事案が虚偽だったことについて、草津町長は「自身を加害者扱いしたフェミニストらに対しては『謝ってくれれば、許す』と述べ、それ以上問題視する考えはないとした。」（https://www.sankei.com/article/20250929-4T6BDIHX5ZDLTKL4HQHBJACT2A/）
失言で職を失うことも多く、これらの中傷に対して個別にオープンレターも出せそうだが、町長は非常に寛大かつ穏当な対応をしていると思われる。
現に上野千鶴子氏や共産党（しんぶん赤旗）など、個別に町長に謝罪している例もあるようだ。
なお、当然、町長自身だけでなく、草津町全体に対する中傷にも心を痛めていたようだ。（特に許せなかったのは、観光地として著名な草津町が「レイプの町」「セカンドレイプの町」として「世界中に広まったこと。それは絶対に食い止めたかった」。（https://www.sankei.com/article/20250929-AUDKDKIAWBPQLNESH2UJJZWPTQ/））
何故かオープンレターは削除されてしまったが、アーカイブから一部サルベージしてみた。
（オープンレターが理念の呼びかけなら公開し続けても良かったと思われるが、何故か削除してしまったようで残念でならない。何か目的を達成したからなのだろうか。）
私たちは、研究・教育・言論・メディアにかかわる者として、同じ営みにかかわるすべての人に向け、中傷や差別的言動を生み出す文化から距離を取ることを呼びかけます。
「距離を取る」ということで実際に何ができるかは、人によって異なってよいと考えます。中傷や差別的言動を「遊び」としておこなうことに参加しない、というのはそのミニマムです。そうした発言を見かけたら「傍観者にならない」というのは少し積極的な選択になるでしょう。中傷や差別を楽しむ者と同じ場では仕事をしない、というさらに積極的な選択もありうるかもしれません。
さて、オープンレターでは、「中傷や差別的言動を生み出す文化から距離を取ることを呼びかけます」「中傷や差別を楽しむ者と同じ場では仕事をしない」などとされている。
これに真に賛同したのであれば、今回の草津町長や草津町に対して誹謗中傷した者は当然「距離を取られて」いると思われるが、結果を見てみよう。
#草津温泉には行かない
司法の場で適切な裁きがあることを信じ見守っています。冤罪があるならば晴れるといいですね。
お時間使うのは申し訳ないので黙ってましたが、この際はっきり言います。意見は変わらないです。何故なら、そもそも私は町議会がセクハラの申し立てに対して第三者委員会を立ち上げなかったことを当時も今も疑問に思っているからです。事の真偽については判断を留保していたので、特段述べることはない
このことをあまり指摘する人がいないのは不思議です。恐らく、皆さんがあまりにも「謝罪せよ」と責め立てるので、怖くてそうせざるを得なかったのかもしれませんね。なお、もう一つ言えば、第三者の視点で見ている裁判の結果について「謝罪する」って謎な発想です。誰に謝罪するの？と思います。
謝罪をする必要はなく、謝罪した人は、責め立てられたのでやむなく謝罪した、というスタンスのようだ。
そして、現在も東京大学教授であり、他のオープンレター署名者から「距離を取られた」という事実も認められない。
草津、イプセンの『民衆の敵』じゃん（地元の温泉に都合の悪い事実を公表しようとした科学者が、貴の町長の画策で「民衆の敵」認定される）。
「フィクションに例えたこと」を謝罪しているのであり、虚偽に基づいた草津町への発言を謝罪したと読み取ることは難しいだろう。
ちなみに、元町議の有罪判決が出てからは発言されていないようだ。
そして、こちらも武蔵大学教授という立場を失うことなく、また、他のオープンレター署名者から距離を取られたという事実も認められない。
オープンレターに書いてあることと、その署名者のとっている言動って全然一致してないよね？
しかも署名者は何をやってもノーペナルティだよね？仕事失っていないし。
自分を律せる人だったら、自ら職を辞してもいいくらいだと思えるけどね。
だったらあのオープンレターってなんのためにあったのかなぁ、誰か説明してくれない？
その他、以下の団体等も草津町を中傷してきたが、どこも謝罪をしたと言う話はなさそうだ。
朝日新聞、ガーディアン、ニューヨーク・タイムズ、フランス24、ハフィントンポストなど
（明日の自由を守る若手弁護士の会／あすわか@asuno_jiyuu）（共産党山添拓参議院議員も所属する共産党系弁護士団体）
https://i.imgur.com/FzATFUp.png
the town mayor sexually assaulted... Arai Shouko
He had a history of similar offences
米軍支給の眼鏡は「BCG（Birth Control Glasses）」という俗称で呼ばれていることが、複数の情報源で確認できます。この俗称は、眼鏡の外見が不格好であると認識されていたことに由来するとされています。
特に1970年代から2012年まで支給されていたS9型フレームは、厚い茶色のフレームが特徴で、不人気でした。
URL:
A Brief History Of The Military's Unsightly 'Birth Control Glasses' - Task & Purpose
TIL about the U.S. military's "birth control glasses" which were a nickname for an unfortunate looking pair of issued glasses. - Reddit
2. 「白い歯を見せて明るく笑える奴が強者。歯並びが悪く目が悪い奴は弱者」
直接的な主張を裏付ける資料は見つかりませんでしたが、文化的な背景や価値観の違いを示す情報は見つかりました。
クラーク・ケントが眼鏡を外してスーパーマンに変身するという描写は、眼鏡が「弱い」「不器用な」キャラクターの象徴として使われていることを示唆しています。
一部の検索結果では、「Clark Kent style glasses」がジョークグッズやコスプレアイテムとして販売されていることが確認でき、この変身のイメージが広く認識されていることがうかがえます。
URL:
Superman (2025): What Are the Hypno-Glasses Clark Wears to Hide His Real Identity? (2025年の映画に関する記事ですが、クラーク・ケントの眼鏡がアイデンティティを隠すツールであるという描写に言及しています)
Adult Superman Clark Kent Glasses (Pk 1) - Shindigs
3. 「故に眼鏡市場が日本と比べると狭く。コンタクトレンズが買えない若者は選択肢の少ないチープで大きなセルフレーム眼鏡を使うしかない」
アメリカの眼鏡市場が日本より狭いという明確なデータは見つかりませんでしたが、アメリカでは眼科医の処方箋がないと眼鏡が作製できないこと、また、眼科保険がなければ高額になりがちなことが報告されています。
これにより、眼鏡の購入にはより多くの手続きと費用がかかるため、日本の眼鏡市場とは異なる状況であることが示されています。
URL:
世界各国のメガネ購入事情～アメリカの場合～ | メガネハット（株式会社アーバン）
4. 「眼鏡女性をチャーミングに感じる日本人とは感性がかなり違うっぽい」
日本では眼鏡がファッションアイテムとして普及しており、「伊達眼鏡」（ファッション目的の度なし眼鏡）専門のショップやブランドが存在します。
顔の特徴が少ないとされる東アジア人の顔立ちを眼鏡がカバーする役割を果たすため、ファッションとして定着したという見解も示されています。
URL:
伊達メガネとは？なぜ伊達？その起源と歴史を解説 - 伊達メガネ専門ショップ-代官山眼鏡工房
おしゃれな伊達メガネブランド21選｜自分に似合うのはどれ？ | Giftpedia byギフトモール&アニー
チャーリーカークがケンブリッジの学生に論破されるって動画の長い版があったからGeminiに英語教材にしてもらった。
https://x.com/KBYMScotland/status/1966798924468851007
今年5月、チャーリー・カークが🇬🇧ケンブリッジ大を訪れ学生とディベートを行った。カークは「聖書は同性愛を道徳に反するとし禁じている」と持論を展開するが...
https://x.com/mkbfpv/status/1966798326730240107
Here is the actual full clip of this exchange.
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Ellis Jones from Emmanuel College.
(拍手)
Um hello, thank you for coming to talk. Um, so my question, as someone studying archaeology and biological anthropology, um, I've learned that moral codes and social norms have always been fluid, shaped by time, culture, power. So many ancient and recent societies embraced same-sex relationships and even the idea of third genders uh well before Western conservatism even existed. So when you claim that modern conservative values represent some kind of universal objective moral truth, like you said on your chair over there, um are you just defending a selective, historically recent ideology that erases most of human history and targets people who have always been part of it?
こんにちは、お話しいただきありがとうございます。ええと、私の質問ですが、私は考古学と生物人類学を学んでいる者として、道徳規範や社会規範は常に流動的で、時代、文化、権力によって形成されてきたと学びました。古代から近代に至るまで、多くの社会が西洋の保守主義が存在するずっと以前から、同性間の関係や第三の性という考え方さえも受け入れてきました。ですから、あなたが現代の保守的な価値観が、そちらの椅子でおっしゃったように、何らかの普遍的で客観的な道徳的真理を代表していると主張されるとき、それは人類の歴史の大部分を消し去り、常にその一部であった人々を標的にする、選択的で歴史的に新しいイデオロギーを擁護しているだけなのではないでしょうか？
archaeology (n): 考古学
anthropology (n): 人類学
fluid (adj): 流動的な、変わりやすい。ここでは「道徳規範が固定されたものではなく、時代と共に変化する」という文脈で使われています。
conservatism (n): 保守主義。伝統的な価値観や制度を維持しようとする政治的・社会的な思想。
objective (adj): 客観的な。主観に基づかない、事実としての真理を指します。
selective (adj): 選択的な、えり好みする。ここでは「歴史の中から都合の良い部分だけを選んでいる」という批判的なニュアンスです。
ideology (n): イデオロギー、観念形態。特定の社会集団が共有する信念や価値観の体系。
erase (v): 消し去る、抹消する。
No, but can you point to me of a great power that endorsed same-sex marriage, not cohabitation, but marriage?
いいえ。ですが、同棲ではなく、同性「婚」を承認した大国を一つでも挙げていただけますか？
endorse (v): （公に）是認する、支持する、承認する。
cohabitation (n): 同棲。法的な婚姻関係を結ばずに共に住むこと。
Ancient Mesopotamia.
As marriage? As as as recognized by the state.
100%.
100%そうです。
And how did that work out for them?
それで、彼らはどうなりましたか？
It worked out perfectly fine. It was an accepted norm of society.
全く問題なく機能していました。社会で受け入れられた規範でした。
norm (n): 規範、標準。社会において当然のこととされる行動や考え方の基準。
Okay, I still think it's wrong.
なるほど。それでも私はそれが間違っていると思います。
Okay, okay, swiftly moving on. So you said it was based on scripture and you believe that there are moral objective universal truths.
わかりました、では次に進みます。あなたはそれが聖書に基づいており、道徳的に客観的で普遍的な真理が存在すると信じているとおっしゃいましたね。
scripture (n): 聖書、聖典。キリスト教やユダヤ教の正典を指します。
Yes, there are. So murder is wrong today and murder was wrong 2,000 years ago.
はい、存在します。殺人は今日も悪であり、2000年前も悪でした。
Right, okay, in fact that's not same sex, but fair, fair, I see your point.
ええ、なるほど。それは同性の話ではありませんが、まあ、おっしゃることはわかります。
But there are moral truths that are transcendent of time, place, and matter.
しかし、時間、場所、そして物質を超越した道徳的真理は存在するのです。
transcendent (adj): 超越的な、並外れた。ここでは、物理的な制約や時間的な変化の影響を受けない、普遍的な真理を指しています。
Okay, but but so just to clarify, you believe that this is in the Bible. This is laid out in the Bible that man shall not sleep with man and so therefore it's...
わかりました。しかし、確認ですが、あなたはそれが聖書に書かれていると信じているのですね。男は男と寝てはならないと聖書に明記されており、だからこそ…。
It's also repeated throughout the New Testament as well. Matthew, in the book of Matthew, Jesus affirms the biblical standard for marriage.
それは新約聖書全体でも繰り返されています。マタイによる福音書で、イエスは結婚に関する聖書の基準を再確認しています。
Okay, so I'm gonna make two very, very quick points. So the first, um, so if we look at the Old Testament in isolation, just to start off with as an example. So let's look at Exodus 35:2, which suggests that if you work on the Sabbath, you should be put to death. If you look at Leviticus 11:7, it suggests that if you have pork, you should be put to death. If you plant two crops side by side, you should be stoned by your entire village. If you wear a suit, which you are wearing now, that contains two different fibers intertwined into the same jacket, you should be burned at the stake by your own mother. Now, following that rationale, in Leviticus 18:22 when it states that man shall not sleep with man, why aren't we burning ourselves at the stake as well? Why aren't we stoning ourselves to death?
わかりました。では、非常に手短に2点述べさせてください。まず、例として旧約聖書だけを切り取って見てみましょう。出エジプト記35章2節では、安息日に働けば死刑にされるべきだと示唆されています。レビ記11章7節を見れば、豚肉を食べれば死刑にされるべきだと示唆されています。2種類の作物を隣り合わせに植えれば、村全体から石打ちにされるべきです。あなたが今着ているような、2種類の異なる繊維を織り交ぜた上着を着ていれば、自分の母親によって火あぶりにされるべきです。さて、その論理に従うなら、レビ記18章22節で「男は男と寝てはならない」と述べられているのに、なぜ私たちは自分たちを火あぶりにしないのでしょうか？なぜ石打ちで殺し合わないのでしょうか？
in isolation: 孤立して、単独で。ここでは「旧約聖書だけを文脈から切り離して見てみると」という意味です。
Sabbath (n): 安息日。ユダヤ教で労働が禁じられている土曜日のこと。
Leviticus (n): レビ記。旧約聖書の一書で、祭儀や律法に関する規定が多く記されています。
intertwined (adj): 絡み合った、織り交ぜられた。
at the stake: 火あぶりの刑で。中世の処刑方法の一つ。
(拍手)
Do you care to address my main contention that Christ affirmed biblical marriage in the book of Matthew? And can you tell me the difference between the ceremonial, the moral, and the ritual law? And then finally, also, tell me about Christianity, the difference between the new and the Old Covenant, or you're just going to cherry-pick certain verses of ancient Israel that do not apply to new Christianity?
私の「キリストはマタイによる福音書で聖書的な結婚を肯定した」という主要な主張に反論していただけますか？そして、儀式律法、道徳律法、祭司律法の違いを教えていただけますか？そして最後に、キリスト教における新しい契約と古い契約の違いについても教えてください。それとも、あなたは新しいキリスト教には適用されない古代イスラエルの特定の聖句を、ただつまみ食いしているだけですか？
contention (n): （議論における）主張、論点。
covenant (n): （神と人との）契約。キリスト教神学において非常に重要な概念です。
cherry-pick (v): （自分に都合のいいものだけを）つまみ食いする、えり抜きする。
Very fair, fair. I completely agree. So we'll look at two points then. So firstly, um, if we look at the Old Testament, uh, we can see the kind of inconsistencies there. We've already touched upon that, right? That makes sense. Secondly, you mentioned the point of Jesus and Christ. He never mentioned anything to do with homosexuality at all.
ごもっともです。完全に同意します。では2つの点を見ましょう。まず、旧約聖書を見れば、そこに矛盾があることがわかります。それについては既に触れましたよね？理にかなっています。次に、あなたはイエス・キリストの点に言及しました。彼は同性愛について一切何も言及していません。
Whoa, hold on a second. He affirmed, he affirmed biblical marriage as one man and one woman. He said a man shall leave his...
おっと、待ってください。彼は聖書的な結婚を「一人の男と一人の女」として肯定しました。彼は「男はその…」と言いました。
in the New Testament?
新約聖書でですか？
In Matthew, that is not correct. I believe in the New Testament, in the New Testament. Well, Romans is also in the New Testament. Secondly, in Romans 1, the Apostle Paul talks negatively about homosexuality explicitly. Also, homosexuality is repeated in the book of Titus and in the book of Jude as not being favorable as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Not even talking about the Old Testament verses.
マタイ伝です。それは違います。新約聖書で、と信じています。ローマ人への手紙も新約聖書です。第二に、ローマ人への手紙1章で、使徒パウロは明確に同性愛について否定的に語っています。また、テトスへの手紙やユダの手紙でも、ソドムとゴモラの滅亡と同様に、同性愛は好ましくないものとして繰り返されています。旧約聖書の聖句は抜きにしてもです。
There are three types of the 613 Levitical laws. And you, you know, of course, in your own way, cherry-picked some of them. We do not live under the ceremonial, we do not live under the ritual, and but we do live under the moral. There's only 10 of the moral that we as Christians believe we're bound to, some believe nine, which of course is the Decalogue. And so none of those that you mentioned we as Christians believe that we live under. However, we do look at what Christ articulated as the biblical standard of marriage. And we can also look to church tradition for this as well. And the church has had a tradition for well over 2,000 years, even myself as a Protestant acknowledges, that tradition is marriage between one man and one woman.
レビ記には613の律法に3つの種類があります。そして、あなたはもちろんご自身のやり方で、その一部をつまみ食いしました。私たちは儀式律法の下には生きていません。祭司律法の下にも生きていません。しかし、道徳律法の下には生きています。キリスト教徒として私たちが従うべき道徳律法は10個だけです。9個だと信じる人もいますが、それがもちろん十戒です。ですから、あなたが挙げたもののどれ一つとして、私たちキリスト教徒が従うべきものはありません。しかし、私たちはキリストが結婚の聖書的基準として明確に述べたことには注目します。そして、これについては教会の伝統にも目を向けることができます。プロテスタントである私自身でさえ認めますが、教会には2000年以上にわたる伝統があり、その伝統とは、結婚は一人の男と一人の女の間のものであるということです。
articulate (v): （考えなどを）はっきりと述べる、明確に表現する。
tradition (n): 伝統、しきたり。ここでは特に教会の教義や慣習の継承を指します。
Okay, but I work, okay. Say we put aside the Old Testament for now. We'll put that aside and the inconsistencies there and look purely at the New Testament following your rationale, okay? Now, when you say that Christ lays specifically and the New Testament states specifically that man shall not sleep with man, I'd like to point out a linguistic error on that point.
なるほど。では、一旦旧約聖書は脇に置きましょう。それとそこにある矛盾は置いておいて、あなたの論理に従って純粋に新約聖書だけを見ましょう。いいですか？さて、あなたがキリストが具体的に、そして新約聖書が具体的に「男は男と寝てはならない」と述べていると言うとき、その点における言語的な誤りを指摘したいと思います。
I did not say that. I said the biblical marriage was affirmed and then Romans 1 did talk negatively about the action of homosexuality.
私はそうは言っていません。聖書的な結婚が肯定されたと言ったのです。そしてローマ人への手紙1章が同性愛という行為について否定的に語っていると。
国際研究レビューによると、スウェーデンでは 1965年に24／10万人だった罹患率が、2011年には8／10万人まで低下しました。しかし、2014年以降は11／10万人へと増加しています。
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32421420/
Increase of cervical cancer incidence in Sweden in relation to screening history: population cohort study
別の研究でも、2014–2016年に 約20%の上昇が記録され、その後も高水準が続いていることが報告されています。
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ijc.34723?
Long-term follow-up of cervical cancer incidence after normal cytological findings
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Last time I paid 1€ to take a piss,
I walked into the Sanifair, looked around,
and just… left.
It was so disgusting I decided to go outside and search for a bush instead.
— Reddit / r/AskAGerman
「1ユーロ払ってトイレに入ったんだけど、あまりに汚すぎてそのまま出てきた。結局、外の藪を探すことにした。」
ドイツ人ですら「お金払って藪で用を足す方がマシ」と言ってしまう悲哀。
URL：れでぃっと r/AskAGerman
I used to squat when using public toilets.
Then one day, I slipped.
That day, something inside me died… and something outside me was never clean again.
— れでぃっと / r/AskEurope
でもある日、足が滑った。
その日、僕の中の何かが死んだ… そして僕の外側も、二度と綺麗にはならなかった。」
もう「しゃがむ」という選択肢すら許されない。
In Belgium, there’s an unwritten rule.
You hand the bar owner a euro,
he silently hands you the bathroom key.
you find a dark corner of the street instead.
— Blog post “The art of le pee in Belgium”
バーの店主に1ユーロ渡すと、無言でトイレの鍵を渡してくれる。
観光都市ブリュッセルでも、路上で立ち尽くす影が絶えない理由。
URL：saintfacetious.com
All cafés were closed, all public toilets locked.
I stumbled along the riverbank,
In the end, the Seine saw everything.
— れでぃっと / r/Paris
「深夜1時、セーヌ川沿い。
ワインと後悔で酔った体を引きずりながら歩き、
パリの夜は美しく、そして容赦ない。
観光客だけでなく、現地の人すらこうなることがある。
I was in Bilbao, desperate to pee before the match.
I ran into one of those self-cleaning toilets…
and then the cleaning cycle started
僕は全身びしょ濡れになって出てきた。」
水と泡まみれで出てきたマンチェスター・ユナイテッドファン。
In Amsterdam, we had these half-open urinals called ‘pee curls.’
They were meant to stop men from peeing in the canals.
Now they’re disappearing…
and the canals smell like history again.
「アムステルダムには、半分だけ壁のある露天トイレ『pee curl』があった。
でも今はそのpee curlも減り、
I have MS.
Since the public toilets closed,
Last month, I didn’t make it home in time.
I cried, then laughed, then stayed inside for a week.
— The Guardian 読者投稿
「私は多発性硬化症です。
先月、家に帰る前に間に合わなくて…
URL：The Guardian
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I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
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■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
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■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
