Does literature help develop empathy? Are we always ready to let the author bring us to tears? Are there win-win topics that are guaranteed to evoke pity in the reader? Grushnitsky and Pippi Longstocking, clerk Korotkov from "The Diaboliad" and Jude from "Little Life"
The editors of "Shelf" discuss their personal stories and rationalization proposals . Is it possible to read The Wizard of Oz and Hesse at the same time? Should books that are too old be removed from children? How to shovel the school curriculum in literature and add "Harry Potter" there?
"The Life of Archpriest Avvakum, written by himself" is the first example of the autobiographical genre in Russian literature . Svetlana Pogodina, Doctor of Philology, Associate Professor at the Department of Russian Studies and Slavic Studies of the University of Latvia, will be on the program of the Latvian Radio 4 “The Nature of
Astronomers have been studying neutron stars for decades, but there are still many blind spots in their nature . These are the densest and "gravitationally saturated" objects in the known universe . Their hypergravity is so strong that, for example, only one piece of sugar from the substance of a neutron star will weigh 100 million tons on our planet, which is approximately equal to
The speaker welcomes everyone to Chiang Mai and thanks them for their support in downloading their program over 4 million times. They apologize for mispronouncing a guest's name and emphasize the importance of humility in recognizing our limited knowledge and the value of considering diverse perspectives. The speaker cites a study on wisdom and defines it as maintaining humility, cultivating empathy and tolerance, and taking a third-party perspective on oneself.
The speaker welcomes their audience and apologizes for the long hiatus since their last program. They explain that they have been busy preparing for an English language exam, and share their experiences and insights learned during the preparation process. The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding balance and taking breaks to avoid burnout, while also finding ways to motivate oneself during challenging times. The speaker also reflects on the value of learning from past successes and failures and using them to build confidence and improve future performance. Finally, the speaker expresses their gratitude to their listeners for their support and encouragement.
In this episode of Silicon Valley 101, the guests discuss the possibility of silicon-based life and whether future civilizations may replace carbon-based life forms. They also explore the idea of biological bootloaders for AI as discussed by Elon Musk and consider the differences between digital and traditional life forms. They discuss the concept of intelligence and whether an infinite lifespan would be beneficial or detrimental to the development of a civilization. They also touch on the idea of the origins of life and the limitations of organic materials in forming complex structures. Overall, the discussion revolves around the potential future of life and civilization as we know it.
The speaker welcomes the audience and shares their thoughts on the book "The Happier Life Blueprint" and the movie "Julie & Julia". Both works follow the concept of conducting life experiments and making changes towards a happier life. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not just reading, but also applying the information to personal experiences to truly benefit from it. They also discuss the idea of gaining life experiences and not solely relying on book knowledge. The speaker concludes by reflecting on their own personal experience with learning ancient literature and how it was difficult in their youth, but now they appreciate it more as they have gained more life experience.
The author reminisces about a time when they lived in a rural village and would gather with friends to eat persimmons from a tree outside the home of an elderly man named Zhang. One day, when Zhang was not home, they attempted to gather persimmons from the tree, but found it difficult as they were growing too high. After failed attempts, the author had the idea to tie a sickle to a bamboo pole to create a makeshift harvesting tool. They successfully gathered a large amount of persimmons but were caught by Zhang upon his return. Although the author was left stuck in a tree, no harm was done, but the incident was reported to the author's parents and left a lasting impression.
The TV show "Knock on the Door of Your Heart" hosted by writer Chen Yixuan in Yangjia, New Mi City, airs every Saturday on YouTube and Party and aims to help people relieve psychological fatigue through discussions of psychology and daily life. The show invites viewers to subscribe and interact with them through comments and ratings. The topic of the episode is unrequited love, and the show discusses the negative impact of confessing and getting rejected, citing a recent news story from Singapore about a CEO who sued a woman he had confessed to for four years, asking for 3 million SGD in damages. The show advises viewers to be mindful of their behavior and emotions when dealing with a crush, and to take time to understand their feelings before confessing.