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[2] 2023 11 – 18: 농구 코트 소음 문제 해결을 요청하는 민원 제기

 

To whom it may concern, I am writing to inform you of an ongoing noise issue that I am experiencing. My apartment faces the basketball courts of the community center. While I fully support the community center's services, I am constantly being disrupted by individuals playing basketball late at night. Many nights, I struggle to fall asleep because I can hear people bouncing balls and shouting on the basketball courts well after 11 p.m.. Could you restrict the time the basketball court is open to before 9 p.m.? I'm sure I'm not the only person in the neighborhood that is affected by this noise issue. I appreciate your assistance. Sincerely, Ian Baldwin

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Addressing Noise Concerns From Late-Night Basketball Games 

2. Request to Limit Community Center Basketball Court Hours 

3. Late-Night Noise Disruption: A Concern for Neighborhood Peace 

4. Seeking Resolution for Ongoing Noise from Basketball Courts 

 

Main Idea #1:

A resident requests restricting basketball court hours to reduce late-night noise disturbances. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Ian Baldwin expresses concern over consistent late-night noise from the community center's basketball courts and suggests limiting their operation to before 9 p.m. to maintain neighborhood peace. 

 

Summary:

Ian Baldwin requests limiting the operating hours of the community center’s basketball courts due to late-night noise disturbances affecting his sleep. He suggests closing the courts by 9 p.m. to address the issue for himself and other affected neighbors. 

 

Key Points:

1. Ian Baldwin experiences late-night noise from the community center’s basketball courts. 

2. Noise from basketball games disrupts his sleep, especially after 11 p.m. 

3. He supports the community center’s services but suggests restricting court hours to before 9 p.m. 

4. Baldwin believes other neighbors are also likely affected by the issue.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 19: 부족 의식에서 아버지의 존재로 안정감을 얻음

 

Chaske, a Cherokee boy, was sitting on a tree stump. As a rite of passage for youths in his tribe, Chaske had to survive one night in the forest wearing a blindfold, not knowing he was observed by his father. After the sunset, Chaske could hear all kinds of noises. The wind blew the grass and shook his stump. A sense of dread swept through his body. What if wild beasts are looking at me? I can't stand this! Just as he was about to take off the blindfold to run away, a voice came in from somewhere. "I'm here around you. Don't give up, and complete your mission." It was his father's voice. He has been watching me from nearby! With just the presence of his father, the boy regained stability. What panicked him awfully a moment ago vanished into thin air.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Cherokee Rite of Passage and the Power of Parental Support 

2. Facing Fear: Chaske’s Journey Through the Forest 

3. Overcoming Dread with Trust and Guidance in the Wild 

4. A Father’s Silent Vigil in a Cherokee Youth’s Trial 

 

Main Idea #1:

Chaske learns to overcome fear during a Cherokee rite of passage with the unseen support of his father. 

 

Main Idea #2:

In a Cherokee rite of passage, Chaske faces his fears while blindfolded in the forest, regaining courage when he hears his father’s reassuring voice, which helps him complete his trial. 

 

Summary:

Chaske, a Cherokee boy, participates in a rite of passage requiring him to stay blindfolded in the forest overnight. Overwhelmed by fear, he regains stability upon hearing his father’s supportive voice, realizing his father has been watching nearby. 

 

Key Points:

1. Chaske undergoes a Cherokee rite of passage involving an overnight stay in the forest. 

2. Fear and panic overcome him as he imagines wild beasts around him. 

3. His father’s unseen presence and voice provide reassurance and courage. 

4. Chaske successfully completes his trial, overcoming his fear with his father’s support.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 20: 농업의 발전과 지속 가능성을 위한 해결책 필요

 

Agriculture includes a range of activities such as planting, harvesting, fertilizing, pest management, raising animals, and distributing food and agricultural products. It is one of the oldest and most essential human activities, dating back thousands of years, and has played a critical role in the development of human civilizations, allowing people to create stable food supplies and settle in one place. Today, agriculture remains a vital industry that feeds the world's population, supports rural communities, and provides raw materials for other industries. However, agriculture faces numerous challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss. As the world's population continues to grow, it is essential to find sustainable solutions to address the challenges facing agriculture and ensure the continued production of food and other agricultural products.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolution and Challenges of Modern Agriculture 

2. Agriculture: Past, Present, and Future Sustainability Needs 

3. Balancing Food Production and Environmental Conservation in Agriculture 

4. Addressing Global Challenges in Agriculture for a Growing Population 

 

Main Idea #1:

Agriculture has been essential to human development, enabling stable food supplies and societal growth. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While agriculture continues to support global populations and industries, it faces challenges like climate change and resource scarcity, requiring sustainable solutions for future food production. 

 

Summary:

Agriculture, a cornerstone of human civilization, supports global food production and industries but faces critical challenges like climate change, water scarcity, and soil degradation. Sustainable solutions are essential to meet the growing demands of a rising population. 

 

Key Points:

1. Agriculture includes planting, harvesting, raising animals, and distributing food. 

2. It has been crucial for human development and civilization. 

3. Modern agriculture faces challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and biodiversity loss. 

4. Sustainable approaches are necessary to ensure future food security.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 21: 예술은 어려운 주제를 다루며 변화를 촉진함

 

The arts and aesthetics offer emotional connection to the full range of human experience. "The arts can be more than just sugar on the tongue," Anjan Chatterjee, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, says. "In art, when there's something challenging, which can also be uncomfortable, this discomfort, if we're willing to engage with it, offers the possibility of some change, some transformation. That can also be a powerful aesthetic experience." The arts, in this way, become vehicles to contend with ideas and concepts that are difficult and uncomfortable otherwise. When Picasso painted his masterpiece Guernica in 1937, he captured the heartbreaking and cruel nature of war, and offered the world a way to consider the universal suffering caused by the Spanish Civil War. When Lorraine Hansberry wrote her play A Raisin in the Sun, she gave us a powerful story of people struggling with racism, discrimination, and the pursuit of the American dream while also offering a touching portrait of family life.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How the Arts Transform Emotions and Challenge Perspectives 

2. Exploring Human Experience Through Aesthetic and Emotional Connections 

3. The Role of Art in Addressing Difficult and Universal Themes 

4. From Picasso to Hansberry: Art as a Catalyst for Change 

 

Main Idea #1:

The arts provide emotional connections that help us engage with challenging and transformative aspects of human experience. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Art serves as a medium for grappling with complex, uncomfortable issues, offering transformative insights, as seen in works like Picasso’s *Guernica* and Hansberry’s *A Raisin in the Sun*. 

 

Summary:

The arts connect us to the full spectrum of human emotions and experiences, allowing engagement with challenging ideas and offering transformative insights. Iconic works like *Guernica* and *A Raisin in the Sun* address universal themes like war and racism, illustrating the power of art to inspire reflection and change. 

 

Key Points:

1. The arts provide emotional connections to the range of human experiences. 

2. Challenging art offers transformative opportunities despite its discomfort. 

3. *Guernica* highlights the suffering caused by war through Picasso’s lens. 

4. *A Raisin in the Sun* explores racism, discrimination, and family dynamics.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 22: 기계식 시계가 시간 개념과 경제 발전에 기여

 

Many historians have pointed to the significance of accurate time measurement to Western economic progress. The French historian Jacques Le Goff called the birth of the public mechanical clock a turning point in Western society. Until the late Middle Ages, people had sun or water clocks, which did not play any meaningful role in business activities. Market openings and activities started with the sunrise and typically ended at noon when the sun was at its peak. But when the first public mechanical clocks were introduced and spread across European cities, market times were set by the stroke of the hour. Public clocks thus greatly contributed to public life and work by providing a new concept of time that was easy for everyone to understand. This, in turn, helped facilitate trade and commerce. Interactions and transactions between consumers, retailers, and wholesalers became less irregular. Important town meetings began to follow the pace of the clock, allowing people to better plan their time and allocate resources in a more efficient manner.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Public Clocks in Shaping Western Economic Development 

2. How Accurate Time Measurement Revolutionized Trade and Commerce 

3. The Birth of Public Clocks and Its Impact on Western Society 

4. The Influence of Timekeeping on Economic Organization and Efficiency 

 

Main Idea #1:

The introduction of public mechanical clocks marked a crucial turning point in Western economic development by standardizing time. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Public clocks facilitated trade, business, and public life by introducing a new, standardized concept of time, allowing for more efficient planning and resource allocation. 

 

Summary:

The invention of public mechanical clocks in Europe was a key development in Western economic progress. It standardized time, helping businesses, markets, and public meetings become more organized and efficient, fostering smoother interactions and improving economic practices. 

 

Key Points:

1. Before mechanical clocks, time was measured by sun or water clocks, which had limited utility for business. 

2. Public mechanical clocks introduced a standardized concept of time, improving market operations. 

3. Time regulation made interactions between consumers, retailers, and wholesalers more regular. 

4. Public meetings and activities became more organized, enhancing resource allocation and planning.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 23: 쇼핑카트 사용 장려를 위한 마케팅 전략 전환

 

Sylvan Goldman invented the shopping cart and introduced it in his stores in 1937. It was an excellent device that would make it easy for shoppers to buy as much as they wanted without getting tired or seeking others' help. But Goldman discovered that in spite of his repeated advertisements and explanations, he could not persuade his shoppers to use the wheeled carts. Men were reluctant because they thought they would appear weak if they pushed such carts instead of carrying their shopping. Women wouldn't touch them because the carts reminded them of baby carriages. It was only a few elderly shoppers who used them. That made the carts even less attractive to the majority of the shoppers. Then Goldman hit upon an idea. He hired several models, men and women, of different ages and asked them to wheel the carts in the store and shop. A young woman employee standing near the entrance told the regular shoppers, 'Look, everyone is using the carts. Why don't you?' That was the turning point. A few shills disguised as regular shoppers easily accomplished what logic, explanations, and advertisements failed to do. Within a few weeks shoppers readily accepted those carts.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Shopping Cart: How an Invention Overcame Social Resistance 

2. Sylvan Goldman and the Creative Marketing of the Shopping Cart 

3. Breaking Social Barriers: The Adoption of the Shopping Cart 

4. How Models Helped Popularize a Revolutionary Shopping Tool 

 

Main Idea #1:

Sylvan Goldman invented the shopping cart, but initial resistance from shoppers prevented its adoption. 

 

Main Idea #2:

By using hired models to demonstrate the convenience of shopping carts, Goldman overcame social resistance and made the carts widely accepted by shoppers. 

 

Summary:

Sylvan Goldman’s invention of the shopping cart initially faced rejection due to social perceptions. By hiring models to showcase their use, he convinced shoppers of their convenience, leading to the widespread acceptance of shopping carts in stores. 

 

Key Points:

1. Goldman invented the shopping cart in 1937 to make shopping easier. 

2. Shoppers initially resisted due to gender norms and social perceptions. 

3. Goldman hired models to act as shoppers and demonstrate cart usage. 

4. The strategy succeeded, and carts became a popular shopping tool.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 24: 로봇의 인간적 특성이 신뢰와 속임수 모두 유발 가능

 

In response to human-like care robots, critics might charge that human-robot interactions create moral hazards for dementia patients. Even if deception is sometimes allowed when it serves worthy goals, should it be allowed for vulnerable users? Just as children on the autism spectrum with robot companions might be easily fooled into thinking of robots as friends, older adults with cognitive deficits might be. According to Alexis Elder, a professor at UMD, robots are false friends, inferior to true friendship. Reasoning along similar lines, John Sullins, a professor at Sonoma State University, holds that robots should "remain iconic or cartoonish so that they are easily distinguished as synthetic even by unsophisticated users." At least then no one is fooled. Making robots clearly fake also avoids the so-called "uncanny valley," where robots are perceived as scary because they so closely resemble us, but not quite. Other critics of robot deception argue that when care recipients are deceived into thinking that robots care, this crosses a line and violates human dignity.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Ethical Concerns in Human-Like Care Robots for Vulnerable Populations 

2. The Debate Over Deception and Human-Robot Interaction 

3. Robots as Caregivers: Balancing Utility and Human Dignity 

4. Why Deception in Care Robots Raises Moral and Ethical Questions 

 

Main Idea #1:

Critics argue that human-like care robots may deceive vulnerable users, raising ethical concerns about dignity and moral hazards. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While some experts advocate for clearly artificial robots to avoid deception and the uncanny valley, others argue that deceiving care recipients into believing robots care violates their dignity and creates false relationships. 

 

Summary:

Human-like care robots raise ethical concerns about deception, especially for vulnerable users like dementia patients. Critics suggest robots should appear clearly synthetic to avoid false friendships, preserve dignity, and prevent discomfort from the uncanny valley effect. 

 

Key Points:

1. Critics argue that care robots may deceive vulnerable users, creating moral hazards. 

2. Elder calls robots "false friends," inferior to real human relationships. 

3. Sullins advocates for cartoonish robots to avoid deception and the uncanny valley. 

4. Deceiving care recipients into believing robots care is viewed as a violation of dignity.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 25: 미국 연령별 온라인 광고 견해 조사 결과 분석

 

The graph above shows the results of a 2019 survey on the views of American age groups on targeted online advertising. In total, while 51% of the respondents said targeted ads were intrusive, 27% said they were interesting. The percentage of respondents who believed that targeted ads were interesting was the highest in the age group of 18 to 24. The percentage of respondents aged 25 to 34 who said that targeted ads were intrusive was the same as that of respondents aged 45 to 54 who said the same. Among all age groups, the gap between respondents who said targeted ads were interesting and those who believed them to be intrusive was the largest in the 35-to-44 age group. The age group of 55 and above was the only group where the percentage of respondents who believed targeted ads were intrusive was more than 50%.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. American Age Groups’ Perceptions of Targeted Online Advertising in 2019 

2. Insights into Generational Views on Targeted Advertising 

3. Intrusion vs. Interest: How Americans View Targeted Ads by Age 

4. Generational Differences in Opinions on Online Targeted Ads 

 

Main Idea #1:

A 2019 survey revealed differing perceptions of targeted online ads across American age groups, with younger people finding them more interesting and older people viewing them as more intrusive. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While most respondents viewed targeted ads as intrusive, younger age groups (18–24) were more likely to find them interesting, and older age groups (55+) were the most critical, with over 50% finding them intrusive, highlighting a generational divide in opinions. 

 

Summary:

The 2019 survey showed that younger age groups, especially 18–24, found targeted ads more interesting, while older respondents, particularly those 55 and above, found them more intrusive. The 35–44 group exhibited the largest gap between interest and intrusion, and over half of respondents overall found targeted ads intrusive. 

 

Key Points:

1. 51% of respondents overall found targeted ads intrusive, and 27% found them interesting. 

2. The 18–24 age group had the highest percentage finding targeted ads interesting. 

3. Respondents aged 25–34 and 45–54 reported equal percentages finding targeted ads intrusive. 

4. The 55+ age group was the only one where more than 50% found targeted ads intrusive.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 26: Maggie Walker 금융 개혁과 커뮤니티 기여

 

Maggie L. Walker achieved national prominence as a businesswoman and community leader. She was among the earliest Black students to attend newly-established public schools for African Americans. After graduating, she worked as a teacher for three years at the Valley School, where she had studied. In the early 1900s, Virginia banks owned by white bankers were unwilling to do business with African American organizations or individuals. The racial discrimination by white bankers drove her to study banking and financial laws. She established a newspaper to promote closer communication between the charitable organization she belonged to and the public. Soon after, she founded the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, which survived the Great Depression and merged with two other banks. It thrived as the oldest continually African American-operated bank until 2009. Walker achieved successes with the vision to make improvements in the way of life for African Americans.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Maggie L. Walker: A Pioneer in African American Banking and Leadership 

2. Breaking Barriers: Maggie L. Walker’s Legacy in Business and Community 

3. Maggie L. Walker’s Contributions to Banking and Social Equality 

4. How Maggie L. Walker Empowered African Americans Through Finance 

 

Main Idea #1:

Maggie L. Walker became a prominent leader by addressing racial discrimination in banking and supporting African American communities. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Through her leadership, Maggie L. Walker founded a bank, promoted communication via a newspaper, and worked to improve African Americans' lives, leaving a lasting legacy in finance and community empowerment. 

 

Summary:

Maggie L. Walker, a pioneering leader, addressed racial discrimination in banking by founding the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, which supported African Americans and survived the Great Depression. She also used a newspaper to strengthen community ties and worked tirelessly to improve African American lives. 

 

Key Points:

1. Maggie L. Walker was among the first Black students to attend public schools for African Americans. 

2. Discrimination by white bankers motivated her to study banking and found her own bank. 

3. She established the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, which survived the Great Depression. 

4. Walker used a newspaper to promote communication and improve African Americans’ lives.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 29: 렉틴 과잉 섭취가 건강에 미치는 부정적 영향

 

Lectins are large proteins that serve as a crucial weapon that plants use to defend themselves. The lectins in most plants bind to carbohydrates as we consume the plant. They also bind to sugar molecules found in the gut, in the brain, between nerve endings, in joints and in all bodily fluids. According to Dr. Steven Gundry, these sticky proteins can interrupt messaging between cells and cause toxic and inflammatory reactions. Brain fog is just one result of lectins interrupting communication between nerves. An upset stomach is another common symptom of lectin overload. Dr. Gundry lists a wide range of other health problems including aching joints, dementia, headaches and infertility that have been resolved in his patients once they eliminated lectins from their diets. Dr. Paul Saladino writes that the hypothesis that lectins are involved in Parkinson's disease is also gaining support, with animal studies showing that 'lectins, once eaten, may be damaging the gut and travelling to the brain, where they appear to be toxic to dopaminergic neurons'.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Potential Health Risks of Lectins in the Human Body 

2. How Plant Lectins Affect Gut, Brain, and Overall Health 

3. Exploring the Link Between Lectins and Inflammatory Disorders 

4. Lectins: Plant Defense Proteins and Their Impact on Human Health 

 

Main Idea #1:

Lectins, plant defense proteins, can disrupt cell communication and cause toxic and inflammatory reactions in the human body. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Health issues such as brain fog, upset stomachs, and neurological damage, potentially linked to lectins, have led researchers like Dr. Steven Gundry and Dr. Paul Saladino to explore their role in conditions like Parkinson’s disease and other disorders. 

 

Summary:

Lectins, plant defense proteins, bind to sugars in the body and may cause inflammatory reactions, disrupting nerve communication and leading to symptoms like brain fog and stomach upset. Studies suggest their involvement in diseases like Parkinson’s, as these proteins may damage the gut and affect neurons in the brain. 

 

Key Points:

1. Lectins are plant proteins that bind to carbohydrates and sugars in the human body. 

2. They can disrupt cell communication, causing inflammatory and toxic reactions. 

3. Symptoms linked to lectins include brain fog, stomach upset, and aching joints.

4. Research suggests lectins may contribute to Parkinson’s disease by damaging gut and brain neurons.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 30: 기술 발전이 프라이버시 재정의의 필요성을 강조

 

Technology changes how individuals and societies understand the concept of privacy. The fact that someone has a new ability to access information or watch the actions of another does not justify doing so. Rather, advances in technology require citizens and policy makers to consider how privacy protections should be expanded. For example, when cameras first became available for commercial and private use, nations and citizens struggled over whether new laws should be enacted to protect individuals from being photographed without their permission. The reconsideration of privacy brought about by this new technology re-affirmed a distinction between private and public spaces. It was determined by most cultures that people automatically gave consent to being seen ― and thus recorded ― once they voluntarily stepped into a public space. Although some people might be uncomfortable with the spread of surveillance cameras, citizens in most cultures have adjusted to the fact that giving up the right not to be observed in these circumstances causes less harm to the community than failing to have surveillance.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Technology Redefines Privacy and Public Spaces 

2. Balancing Privacy and Surveillance in a Technological Era 

3. The Impact of New Technologies on Privacy Protections 

4. Privacy, Consent, and the Spread of Surveillance Cameras 

 

Main Idea #1:

Technological advancements challenge traditional concepts of privacy, requiring citizens and policymakers to adapt protections. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The introduction of new technologies, such as cameras, has led societies to distinguish between private and public spaces, with many cultures accepting reduced privacy in public areas to balance individual discomfort and community safety. 

 

Summary:

Advancements in technology, like the spread of cameras, challenge privacy norms, prompting societies to establish boundaries between private and public spaces. Most cultures accept reduced privacy in public spaces, prioritizing community safety over individual discomfort from surveillance. 

 

Key Points:

1. Technology reshapes how privacy is understood and protected. 

2. The introduction of cameras required debates on privacy laws and public consent. 

3. Societies distinguish private from public spaces in privacy considerations. 

4. Many cultures accept surveillance in public spaces as a necessary trade-off for safety.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 31: 기적은 인간 무지에서 비롯되며 탐구로 설명 가능

 

Coincidence that is statistically impossible seems to us like an irrational event, and some define it as a miracle. But, as Montaigne has said, "the origin of a miracle is in our ignorance, at the level of our knowledge of nature, and not in nature itself." Glorious miracles have been later on discovered to be obedience to the laws of nature or a technological development that was not widely known at the time. As the German poet, Goethe, phrased it: "Things that are mysterious are not yet miracles." The miracle assumes the intervention of a "higher power" in its occurrence that is beyond human capability to grasp. Yet there are methodical and simple ways to "cause a miracle" without divine revelation and inspiration. Instead of checking it out, investigating and finding the source of the event, we define it as a miracle. The miracle, then, is the excuse of those who are too lazy to think.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Rethinking Miracles: From Mysteries to Natural Laws 

2. The Thin Line Between Miracles and Misunderstood Science 

3. How Ignorance Shapes Our Perception of Miracles 

4. Exploring Miracles as Misinterpretations of Nature 

 

Main Idea #1:

Miracles are often perceived as divine interventions but can frequently be explained by natural laws or technological advancements. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Miracles stem from ignorance or lack of understanding, as mysteries are often resolved through investigation, with the label "miracle" used by those unwilling to explore the true causes of events. 

 

Summary:

What we call miracles are often events beyond current understanding, rooted in natural laws or unexplored phenomena. Mislabeling them as miracles arises from ignorance or unwillingness to investigate their true origins, as demonstrated by thinkers like Montaigne and Goethe. 

 

Key Points:

1. Miracles are often defined as events beyond human understanding or natural laws. 

2. Many perceived miracles are later explained by science or technology. 

3. Goethe and Montaigne suggest miracles arise from ignorance, not divine intervention. 

4. Labeling events as miracles can stem from a reluctance to investigate their causes.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 32: 외부 정보가 사건 기억에 영향을 미칠  있음

 

Information encountered after an event can influence subsequent remembering. External information can easily integrate into a witness's memory, especially if the event was poorly encoded or the memory is from a distant event, in which case time and forgetting have degraded the original memory. With reduced information available in memory with which to confirm the validity of post-event misinformation, it is less likely that this new information will be rejected. Instead, especially when it fits the witness's current thinking and can be used to create a story that makes sense to him or her, it may be integrated as part of the original experience. This process can be explicit (i.e., the witness knows it is happening), but it is often unconscious. That is, the witness might find himself or herself thinking about the event differently without awareness. Over time, the witness may not even know the source of information that led to the (new) memory. Sources of misinformation in forensic contexts can be encountered anywhere, from discussions with other witnesses to social media searches to multiple interviews with investigators or other legal professionals, and even in court.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Post-Event Information Alters Witness Memory 

2. The Role of Misinformation in Shaping Witness Testimonies 

3. Memory Distortion: The Unconscious Integration of External Information 

4. Sources and Impacts of Misinformation in Forensic Contexts 

 

Main Idea #1:

Post-event information can influence and alter a witness’s memory, particularly when the original memory is weak or distant. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Misinformation can unconsciously integrate into a witness’s memory, reshaping their recollection of events, with sources of distortion ranging from social media to legal proceedings, complicating forensic accuracy. 

 

Summary:

Post-event information can modify a witness’s memory, especially when the original event was poorly encoded or distant. Misinformation may unconsciously integrate into their recollection, with potential sources including discussions, social media, or legal proceedings, leading to altered testimonies. 

 

Key Points:

1. Witness memories are vulnerable to influence from post-event information. 

2. Weak or distant memories are more susceptible to misinformation. 

3. Integration of misinformation can occur unconsciously, reshaping recollections.

4. Sources of misinformation include other witnesses, social media, and legal interviews.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 33: 상관관계는 인과관계보다 명확한 통찰을 제공

 

Correlations are powerful because the insights they offer are relatively clear. These insights are often covered up when we bring causality back into the picture. For instance, a used-car dealer supplied data to statisticians to predict which of the vehicles available for purchase at an auction were likely to have problems. A correlation analysis showed that orange-colored cars were far less likely to have defects. Even as we read this, we already think about why it might be so: Are orange-colored car owners likely to be car enthusiasts and take better care of their vehicles? Or, is it because orange-colored cars are more noticeable on the road and therefore less likely to be in accidents, so they're in better condition when resold? Quickly we are caught in a web of competing causal hypotheses. But our attempts to illuminate things this way only make them cloudier. Correlations exist; we can show them mathematically. We can't easily do the same for causal links. So we would do well to hold off from trying to explain the reason behind the correlations.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Clarity of Correlation Versus the Complexity of Causality 

2. Why Correlations Provide Insights Without the Need for Causal Explanations 

3. The Dangers of Overthinking Correlations with Causal Hypotheses 

4. Embracing Correlation: Insights Without Causal Assumptions 

 

Main Idea #1:

Correlations offer clear insights, but attempts to explain them through causality often complicate understanding. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While correlations are mathematically demonstrable and provide actionable insights, introducing causal hypotheses often clouds clarity, as seen in the example of orange-colored cars and their lower defect rates. 

 

Summary:

Correlations provide clear and measurable insights, as shown in the example of orange-colored cars having fewer defects. Attempts to explain these insights with causality often lead to conflicting hypotheses, making the situation more complex and less clear. 

 

Key Points:

1. Correlations offer straightforward insights that are mathematically provable. 

2. Introducing causality complicates understanding and creates conflicting hypotheses. 

3. The example of orange-colored cars shows how causal assumptions can cloud correlation analysis. 

4. Focusing on correlation alone can yield actionable and clear insights.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 34: 기후 변화가 동물 크기 감소에 영향을 미침

 

Most mice in the wild are eaten or die before their life span of two years is over. They die from external causes, such as disease, starvation, or predators, not due to internal causes, such as aging. That is why nature has made mice to live, on average, for no longer than two years. Now we have arrived at an important point: The average life span of an animal species, or the rate at which it ages, is determined by the average time that this animal species can survive in the wild. That explains why a bat can live to be 30 years old. In contrast to mice, bats can fly, which is why they can escape from danger much faster. Thanks to their wings, bats can also cover longer distances and are better able to find food. Every genetic change in the past that made it possible for a bat to live longer was useful, because bats are much better able than mice to flee from danger, find food, and survive.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Survival in the Wild Determines Animal Life Spans 

2. The Role of Predation and Adaptation in Aging Rates of Animals 

3. Why Mice Live Short Lives and Bats Defy Longevity Expectations 

4. Natural Selection and the Evolution of Life Spans in Animals 

 

Main Idea #1:

The life span of an animal is shaped by its average survival time in the wild. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Animals like bats, which can escape predators and find food efficiently, have evolved longer life spans compared to species like mice, whose high vulnerability in the wild limits their longevity. 

 

Summary:

The life span of a species is influenced by its average survival time in the wild. While mice live short lives due to high predation and environmental risks, bats live longer because their ability to fly helps them escape predators and find food, making longer life spans evolutionarily advantageous. 

 

Key Points:

1. Most wild mice die from external causes before their natural life span of two years. 

2. Life span and aging rates are linked to average survival times in the wild. 

3. Bats, unlike mice, live longer due to their ability to escape predators and find food. 

4. Evolution favors longevity in species with better survival adaptations like flight.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 35: 도덕적 우수성은 학습과 발달로 지속 가능

 

Moral excellence, according to Aristotle, is the result of habit and repetition, though modern science would also suggest that it may have an innate, genetic component. This means that moral excellence will be broadly set early in our lives, which is why the question of how early to teach it is so important. Freud suggested that we don't change our personality much after age five or thereabouts, but as in many other things, Freud was wrong. Recent psychological research shows that personality traits stabilize around age thirty in both men and women and regardless of ethnicity as the human brain continues to develop, both neuroanatomically and in terms of cognitive skills, until the mid-twenties. The advantage of this new understanding is that we can be a bit more optimistic than Aristotle and Freud about being able to teach moral excellence.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Development of Moral Excellence: Aristotle, Freud, and Modern Science 

2. Teaching Morality: Insights from Ancient Philosophy and Modern Psychology 

3. How Habit, Genetics, and Development Shape Moral Excellence 

4. Rethinking Moral Development: Beyond Aristotle and Freud 

 

Main Idea #1:

Aristotle believed moral excellence is developed through habit, but modern research shows it is influenced by both genetics and lifelong personality development. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Contrary to Freud's view that personality is fixed early in life, recent research indicates personality traits stabilize by age thirty, allowing moral excellence to be cultivated well into adulthood. 

 

Summary:

Aristotle saw moral excellence as a result of habit, while modern research suggests it is also shaped by genetics and personality traits, which stabilize around age thirty. This understanding allows for optimism about teaching morality beyond early childhood, countering Freud's outdated theory. 

 

Key Points:

1. Aristotle linked moral excellence to habit and repetition. 

2. Modern science adds that genetics may also play a role in moral development. 

3. Freud wrongly claimed personality stabilizes by age five, while research shows stabilization around age thirty. 

4. Moral excellence can be cultivated into adulthood due to ongoing brain and cognitive development.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 36: 동물 크기는 환경 적응과 생존 전략의 결과

 

The size of a species is not accidental. It's a fine-tuned interaction between a species and the world it inhabits. Over large periods of time, size fluctuations have often signalled significant changes in the environment. Generally speaking, over the last five hundred million years, the trend has been towards animals getting larger. It's particularly notable in marine animals, whose average body size has increased 150-fold in this time. But we are beginning to see changes in this trend. Scientists have discovered that many animals are shrinking. Around the world, species in every category have been found to be getting smaller, and one major cause appears to be the heat. Animals living in the Italian Alps, for example, have seen temperatures rise by three to four degrees Celsius since the 1980s. To avoid overheating, chamois goats now spend more of their days resting rather than searching for food, and as a result, in just a few decades, the new generations of chamois are 25 percent smaller.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolution of Animal Size and Its Environmental Connections 

2. How Climate Change Is Shrinking Animal Species Worldwide 

3. The Historical and Modern Trends in Animal Body Size 

4. Rising Temperatures and Their Impact on Animal Size Reduction 

 

Main Idea #1:

Animal size is closely tied to environmental changes, with larger sizes historically dominant over millions of years. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Climate change is reversing historical trends, causing species like chamois goats in the Italian Alps to shrink as rising temperatures impact their behavior and access to food. 

 

Summary:

Animal size has historically increased over millions of years, especially in marine species. However, rising global temperatures are now causing many species to shrink, as seen in chamois goats in the Italian Alps, which have become 25% smaller due to heat-induced behavioral changes. 

 

Key Points:

1. Animal size reflects a long-term interaction with environmental factors. 

2. Over the last 500 million years, animal body sizes generally increased. 

3. Climate change is reversing this trend, with species shrinking globally. 

4. Chamois goats in the Italian Alps have decreased in size by 25% due to rising temperatures and reduced foraging.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 37: 전체 데이터 사용이 샘플링보다   통찰 제공

 

For a long time, random sampling was a good shortcut. It made analysis of large data problems possible in the pre-digital era. But much as converting a digital image or song into a smaller file results in loss of data, information is lost when sampling. Having the full (or close to the full) dataset provides a lot more freedom to explore, to look at the data from different angles or to look closer at certain aspects of it. A fitting example may be the light-field camera, which captures not just a single plane of light, as with conventional cameras, but rays from the entire light field, some 11 million of them. The photographers can decide later which element of an image to focus on in the digital file. There is no need to focus at the beginning, since collecting all the information makes it possible to do that afterwards. Because rays from the entire light field are included, it is closer to all the data. As a result, the information is more "reuseable" than ordinary pictures, where the photographer has to decide what to focus on before she presses the shutter.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Limitations of Sampling in the Era of Big Data 

2. Why Full Datasets Are Superior to Random Sampling in Analysis 

3. The Light-Field Camera: A Metaphor for Comprehensive Data Collection 

4. Moving Beyond Sampling: The Power of Complete Data in Analysis 

 

Main Idea #1:

Random sampling, while useful in the past, loses information compared to full datasets, which allow for greater flexibility and reuse in analysis. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Comprehensive data collection, as exemplified by the light-field camera, offers the advantage of retaining all information, enabling detailed exploration and decision-making without initial constraints. 

 

Summary:

Random sampling, useful in the pre-digital era, sacrifices data and limits flexibility in analysis. Full datasets, like the complete light-field data captured by advanced cameras, provide greater freedom to analyze and refocus on specific aspects later, making the information more reusable and versatile. 

 

Key Points:

1. Random sampling was a practical solution before digital advancements but loses data. 

2. Full datasets allow for more flexibility in analysis and detailed exploration. 

3. Light-field cameras illustrate the advantage of collecting all information upfront. 

4. Comprehensive data enables reusability and eliminates the need for initial focus constraints.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 38: 내향적 리더십의 섬김 철학이 긍정적 효과를 가짐

 

Introverted leaders do have to overcome the strong cultural presumption that extroverts are more effective leaders. Although the population splits into almost equal parts between introverts and extroverts, more than 96 percent of managers and executives are extroverted. In a study done in 2006, 65 percent of senior corporate executives viewed introversion as a barrier to leadership. We must reexamine this stereotype, however, as it doesn't always hold true. Regent University found that a desire to be of service to others and to empower them to grow, which is more common among introverts than extroverts, is a key factor in becoming a leader and retaining leadership. So-called servant leadership, dating back to ancient philosophical literature, adheres to the belief that a company's goals are best achieved by helping workers or customers achieve their goals. Such leaders do not seek attention but rather want to shine a light on others' wins and achievements; servant leadership requires humility, but that humility ultimately pays off.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Examining Introverted Leaders' Effectiveness in Modern Organizations 

2. Understanding Servant Leadership and Its Historical Roots 

3. The Role of Humility in Leadership Success 

4. Breaking Stereotypes About Introversion and Leadership 

 

Main Idea #1:

Cultural biases favor extroverted leaders despite introverts possessing valuable leadership traits. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Servant leadership, often associated with introverts, prioritizes empowering others and achieving organizational success through humility and support. 

 

Summary:

Although introverts are often seen as less effective leaders, their approach to servant leadership emphasizes empowering others and achieving mutual goals. This leadership style, rooted in humility, aligns with ancient philosophies and fosters long-term success. Cultural stereotypes should be challenged to recognize introverts' unique contributions. 

 

Key Points:

1. Most leaders are extroverts due to cultural biases about leadership effectiveness. 

2. Many executives perceive introversion as a leadership barrier. 

3. Servant leadership focuses on empowering others and achieving shared goals. 

4. Humility in leadership enhances team and organizational success.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 39: 불완전성을 허용하면 데이터 활용 가능성 증가

 

By the nineteenth century, France had developed a system of precisely defined units of measurement to capture space, time, and more, and had begun to get other nations to adopt the same standards. Just half a century later, in the 1920s, the discoveries of quantum mechanics forever destroyed the dream of comprehensive and perfect measurement. And yet, outside a relatively small circle of physicists, the mindset of humankind's drive to flawlessly measure continued among engineers and scientists. In the world of business it even expanded, as the precision-oriented sciences of mathematics and statistics began to influence all areas of commerce. However, contrary to the trend of the past several decades, in many new situations that are occurring today, allowing for imprecision ― for messiness ― may be a positive feature, not a shortcoming. As a tradeoff for relaxing the standards of allowable errors, one can get a hold of much more data. It isn't just that "more is better than some," but that, in fact, sometimes "more is greater than better."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolution of Measurement Standards and Their Impact on Society 

2. Embracing Imprecision in Modern Data Analysis and Decision-Making 

3. From Perfect Measurement to Valuing Messiness in New Contexts 

4. The Transition from Precision to Flexibility in Science and Business 

 

Main Idea #1:

Quantum mechanics undermined the vision of perfect measurement but did not halt humanity's pursuit of precision. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While precision has dominated science and business, embracing imprecision can yield broader and more effective insights in modern contexts. 

 

Summary:

The dream of perfect measurement faded with quantum mechanics, yet precision remained a driving force in science and business. Today, relaxing precision standards allows access to larger datasets, which can sometimes provide more valuable insights than traditional exactness. This shift marks a new approach to leveraging data in a complex world. 

 

Key Points:

1. France pioneered precise measurement systems and promoted global adoption. 

2. Quantum mechanics disrupted the notion of perfect measurement. 

3. Precision has strongly influenced science, engineering, and business practices.

4. Allowing for imprecision in modern contexts can lead to more valuable insights.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 40: 협력적 행동이 공동체  신뢰와 지위를 강화

 

Multiple laboratory studies show that cooperative people tend to receive social advantages from others. One way to demonstrate this is to give people the opportunity to act positively or negatively toward contributors. For example, Pat Barclay, a professor at the University of Guelph, had participants play a cooperative game where people could contribute money toward a group fund which helped all group members, and then allowed participants to give money to other participants based on their reputations. People who contributed more to the group fund were given responsibility for more money than people who contributed less. Similar results have been found by other researchers. People who contribute toward their groups are also chosen more often as interaction partners, preferred as leaders, rated as more desirable partners for long-term relationships, and are perceived to be trustworthy and have high social status. Uncooperative people tend to receive verbal criticism or even more severe punishment. -> Studies suggest that individuals who act with generosity toward their communities are more likely to be viewed as deserving of benefit by members of that community than those who don't.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Social Benefits of Generosity in Cooperative Communities 

2. The Role of Cooperation in Leadership and Social Status 

3. How Generosity Shapes Perception and Interpersonal Success 

4. Cooperative Behavior as a Pathway to Social Advantage 

 

Main Idea #1:

Cooperative individuals gain social advantages and positive recognition from their communities. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Studies reveal that generous behavior leads to rewards such as leadership opportunities, enhanced trust, and higher social status, while uncooperative individuals face criticism and penalties. 

 

Summary:

Cooperative behavior in group settings earns individuals rewards such as trust, leadership roles, and positive social status. Experiments show that contributors are preferred as leaders and partners, while uncooperative individuals often face criticism or punishment. Generosity is a key factor in gaining social recognition and benefits. 

 

Key Points:

1. Cooperative individuals are entrusted with greater responsibility in group settings. 

2. Generosity is linked to higher trust, leadership selection, and desirability as partners. 

3. Uncooperative behavior often leads to verbal criticism or punishment. 

4. Social advantages are more likely for those who contribute positively to their communities.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 41~42: 공연에서 관객 참여가 예술적 경험을 증폭

 

In Western society, many music performance settings make a clear distinction between performers and audience members: the performers are the "doers" and those in the audience take a decidedly passive role. The performance space itself may further reinforce the distinction with a physical separation between the stage and audience seating. Perhaps because this distinction is so common, audiences seem to greatly value opportunities to have special "access" to performers that affords understanding about performers' style of music. Some performing musicians have won great approval by regularly incorporating "audience participation" into their concerts. Whether by leading a sing-along activity or teaching a rhythm to be clapped at certain points, including audience members in the music making can boost the level of engagement and enjoyment for all involved. Performers who are uncomfortable leading audience participation can still connect with the audience simply by giving a special glimpse of the performer perspective. It is quite common in classical music to provide audiences with program notes. Typically, this text in a program gives background information about pieces of music being performed and perhaps biographical information about historically significant composers. What may be of more interest to audience members is background information about the very performers who are onstage, including an explanation of why they have chosen the music they are presenting. Such insight can make audience members feel near to the musicians onstage, both metaphorically and emotionally. This connection will likely enhance the expressive and communicative experience.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Bridging the Gap Between Performers and Audiences in Music 

2. Enhancing Engagement Through Audience Participation in Concerts 

3. The Role of Performer-Audience Connection in Musical Experiences 

4. Exploring the Benefits of Audience Involvement in Performances 

 

Main Idea #1:

Performers and audiences are traditionally divided, but bridging this gap enhances engagement and enjoyment. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Audience participation or insights into performers' perspectives can foster emotional connections, making the musical experience more expressive and communicative. 

 

Summary:

Western music performances often emphasize a division between performers and audiences, but involving audiences through participation or sharing performer perspectives strengthens engagement. Activities like sing-alongs or providing background on performers' choices enhance emotional connections and enrich the concert experience. 

 

Key Points:

1. Western music settings often separate performers and audiences physically and socially. 

2. Audience participation activities, like sing-alongs, boost engagement and enjoyment. 

3. Providing insight into performers' perspectives fosters emotional connections. 

4. Program notes can deepen audience understanding and enhance the concert experience.

 

 

[2] 2023 11 – 43~45: 다툰 형제가 목수의 다리로 화해와 관계 회복

 

Once upon a time, two brothers, Robert and James, who lived on neighboring farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious fight in 40 years of farming side by side. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major argument, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence. One morning there was a knock on Robert's door. He opened it to find a carpenter with a toolbox. Looking at Robert, the carpenter said, "I'm looking for a few days' work. Do you have anything to repair?" "I have nothing to be repaired, but I have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. Last week, my younger brother James took his bulldozer and put that creek in the meadow between us. Well, I will do even worse. I want you to build me an 8-foot tall fence which will block him from seeing my place," said Robert. The carpenter seemed to understand the situation. Robert prepared all the materials the carpenter needed. The next day, Robert left to work on another farm, so he couldn't watch the carpenter for some days. When Robert returned and saw the carpenter's work, his jaw dropped. Instead of a fence, the carpenter had built a bridge that stretched from one side of the creek to the other. His brother was walking over, waving his hand in the air. Robert laughed and said to the carpenter, "You really can fix anything." The two brothers stood awkwardly for a moment, but soon met on the bridge and shook hands. They saw the carpenter leaving with his toolbox. "No, wait! Stay a few more days." Robert told him. "Thank you for your invitation. But I need to go build more bridges. Don't forget. The fence leads to isolation and the bridge to openness," said carpenter. The two brothers nodded at the carpenter's words.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Carpenter's Lesson: From Isolation to Reconnection 

2. Building Bridges: A Tale of Forgiveness and Understanding 

3. Mending Family Ties Through Unexpected Acts of Kindness 

4. How a Bridge Rekindled a Brotherly Bond After Conflict 

 

Main Idea #1:

A carpenter helps two estranged brothers reconcile by building a bridge instead of a fence. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Through an act of creativity and wisdom, the carpenter transforms a symbol of division into one of connection, teaching the brothers the value of openness and reconciliation. 

 

Summary:

After a bitter conflict, two brothers on neighboring farms become estranged. One hires a carpenter to build a fence to isolate himself, but the carpenter builds a bridge instead. The bridge rekindles the brothers' relationship, teaching them the importance of connection and forgiveness. 

 

Key Points:

1. Robert and James' conflict leads to weeks of silence and bitterness. 

2. Robert hires a carpenter to build a fence to isolate himself from James. 

3. The carpenter builds a bridge instead, encouraging reconciliation. 

4. The brothers reunite on the bridge, learning the value of openness over division.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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안녕하세요, Flow 영어연구소입니다. 오늘은 고1 2023년도 11월 모의고사(12월 시행)>의 기출문제 모음 1번째 자료를 올립니다.[고1] 2023년 11월 기출모음 #1 - 103문항 이번 모의고사는 2023년 12월 19일

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[1] 2023 11 – 18: 패션 매장의 판매직 지원을 위한 경험과 자격 소개

 

Dear Ms. MacAlpine, I was so excited to hear that your brand is opening a new shop on Bruns Street next month. I have always appreciated the way your brand helps women to feel more stylish and confident. I am writing in response to your ad in the Bruns Journal. I graduated from the Meline School of Fashion and have worked as a sales assistant at LoganMart for the last five years. During that time, I've developed strong customer service and sales skills, and now I would like to apply for the sales position in your clothing store. I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for reading my letter. Yours sincerely, Grace Braddock

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Application Letter for a Sales Position in a Fashion Store 

2. Grace Braddock's Professional Appeal for a Sales Role 

3. Aspiring Sales Assistant Highlighting Fashion Expertise and Experience 

4. Customer-Focused Application for a Stylish Brand's New Outlet 

 

Main Idea #1:

Grace Braddock applies for a sales assistant position at a fashion store. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Grace Braddock highlights her experience at LoganMart and her qualifications from the Meline School of Fashion to express her suitability for a sales position at a new shop opening soon. 

 

Summary:

Grace Braddock expresses enthusiasm about the brand's new store and applies for a sales assistant role, emphasizing her customer service and sales experience. She mentions her fashion school background and availability for an interview. 

 

Key Points:

1. Grace Braddock admires the brand for empowering women. 

2. She has five years of experience as a sales assistant at LoganMart. 

3. She graduated from the Meline School of Fashion. 

4. She expresses enthusiasm and requests an interview at the earliest convenience.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 19: 신혼여행  결혼 반지를 잃고 찾으려 했던 경험

 

I had never seen a beach with such white sand or water that was such a beautiful shade of blue. Jane and I set up a blanket on the sand while looking forward to our ten days of honeymooning on an exotic island. "Look!" Jane waved her hand to point at the beautiful scene before us ― and her gold wedding ring went flying off her hand. I tried to see where it went, but the sun hit my eyes and I lost track of it. I didn't want to lose her wedding ring, so I started looking in the area where I thought it had landed. However, the sand was so fine and I realized that anything heavy, like gold, would quickly sink and might never be found again.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Honeymoon Mishap on an Exotic Island 

2. Lost Wedding Ring in Fine White Sand 

3. The Challenge of Recovering a Precious Symbol of Love 

4. Searching for a Wedding Ring in Paradise 

 

Main Idea #1:

A honeymoon turns stressful when a wedding ring is lost on the beach. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While enjoying the start of their honeymoon on an exotic island, a couple faces the challenge of finding a lost wedding ring buried in fine, sinking sand. 

 

Summary:

A couple begins their honeymoon on a beach with white sand and blue water, but their joy is interrupted when the bride’s gold wedding ring accidentally flies off her hand. Despite efforts to locate it, the fine sand poses a significant challenge. 

 

Key Points:

1. The couple is on a honeymoon at a beach with white sand and blue water. 

2. Jane accidentally loses her gold wedding ring while pointing at a scene. 

3. The husband searches for the ring but struggles due to the sinking sand. 

4. The fine sand makes recovering the ring highly difficult.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 20: 지속적인 자기 성장을 위해 의식적 노력이 필요함

 

Unfortunately, many people don't take personal responsibility for their own growth. Instead, they simply run the race laid out for them. They do well enough in school to keep advancing. Maybe they manage to get a good job at a well-run company. But so many think and act as if their learning journey ends with college. They have checked all the boxes in the life that was laid out for them and now lack a road map describing the right ways to move forward and continue to grow. In truth, that's when the journey really begins. When school is finished, your growth becomes voluntary. Like healthy eating habits or a regular exercise program, you need to commit to it and devote thought, time, and energy to it. Otherwise, it simply won't happen ― and your life and career are likely to stop progressing as a result.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Voluntary Growth Beyond Formal Education 

2. Breaking Free from the Pre-Laid Path to Personal Development 

3. Why Lifelong Learning is Key to Personal and Career Success 

4. Moving Beyond the Checkboxes of Structured Education 

 

Main Idea #1:

Many people stop pursuing growth after completing their formal education. 

 

Main Idea #2:

True growth begins after formal education ends, requiring a voluntary commitment to continuous self-improvement, much like maintaining healthy habits, to ensure ongoing personal and professional progress. 

 

Summary:

Many individuals stop prioritizing growth after school, assuming their learning journey is complete. However, real progress requires voluntary efforts, like healthy habits, to ensure continued personal and career development. Without dedication, life and career advancement may stagnate. 

 

Key Points:

1. Many people rely solely on structured paths like school and jobs for growth. 

2. They often lack a plan for self-improvement after formal education. 

3. Lifelong growth requires conscious effort, similar to maintaining health. 

4. Neglecting personal growth can lead to stagnation in life and career.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 21: 색은 객관적, 주관적 요소가 결합된 현상임

 

Many people take the commonsense view that color is an objective property of things, or of the light that bounces off them. They say a tree's leaves are green because they reflect green light ― a greenness that is just as real as the leaves. Others argue that color doesn't inhabit the physical world at all but exists only in the eye or mind of the viewer. They maintain that if a tree fell in a forest and no one was there to see it, its leaves would be colorless ― and so would everything else. They say there is no such thing as color; there are only the people who see it. Both positions are, in a way, correct. Color is objective and subjective ― "the place," as Paul Cezanne put it, "where our brain and the universe meet." Color is created when light from the world is registered by the eyes and interpreted by the brain.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Color as Both Objective and Subjective 

2. The Philosophical Debate on the Nature of Color 

3. How Color Exists at the Intersection of Light and Perception 

4. Reconciling the Physical and Mental Realities of Color 

 

Main Idea #1:

Color is debated as either an objective property of the world or a subjective experience in the mind. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Color exists as both an objective phenomenon involving light and an interpretation in the brain, representing a meeting point between the physical world and human perception. 

 

Summary:

Color is seen either as an inherent property of objects or as a perception in the mind. In reality, it is both objective and subjective, created when light interacts with the eyes and is interpreted by the brain. 

 

Key Points:

1. Some view color as an objective property of objects or reflected light. 

2. Others believe color exists only in the perception of the viewer. 

3. Both perspectives are valid, as color combines physical and mental elements. 

4. Color is formed through the interaction of light, the eyes, and the brain.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 22: 소설 집필  과도한 세부정보보다 핵심 경험이 중요

 

When writing a novel, research for information needs to be done. The thing is that some kinds of fiction demand a higher level of detail: crime fiction, for example, or scientific thrillers. The information is never hard to find; one website for authors even organizes trips to police stations, so that crime writers can get it right. Often, a polite letter will earn you permission to visit a particular location and record all the details that you need. But remember that you will drive your readers to boredom if you think that you need to pack everything you discover into your work. The details that matter are those that reveal the human experience. The crucial thing is telling a story, finding the characters, the tension, and the conflict ― not the train timetable or the building blueprint.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Balancing Research and Storytelling in Novel Writing 

2. The Role of Research in Crafting Authentic Fiction 

3. How to Use Details Without Losing the Reader’s Interest 

4. Focusing on Human Experience in Research-Heavy Fiction 

 

Main Idea #1:

Research is essential for writing detailed fiction but should not overwhelm the story. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While research enhances authenticity in fiction, especially in genres like crime or science thrillers, the key to engaging readers lies in focusing on human experience, characters, and conflict rather than excessive factual details. 

 

Summary:

Detailed research is vital for authenticity in fiction, but overloading a story with facts can bore readers. Writers should focus on storytelling and human elements instead of emphasizing minor factual details. 

 

Key Points:

1. Some genres require more detailed research, such as crime fiction or scientific thrillers. 

2. Authors can access information through polite inquiries or organized visits. 

3. Overloading a story with facts risks losing reader engagement. 

4. The story's human aspects, like characters and conflict, are more important than excessive detail.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 23: 구강 건강은 신체 건강과 밀접히 연관됨

 

Nearly everything has to go through your mouth to get to the rest of you, from food and air to bacteria and viruses. A healthy mouth can help your body get what it needs and prevent it from harm ― with adequate space for air to travel to your lungs, and healthy teeth and gums that prevent harmful microorganisms from entering your bloodstream. From the moment you are created, oral health affects every aspect of your life. What happens in the mouth is usually just the tip of the iceberg and a reflection of what is happening in other parts of the body. Poor oral health can be a cause of a disease that affects the entire body. The microorganisms in an unhealthy mouth can enter the bloodstream and travel anywhere in the body, posing serious health risks.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Crucial Role of Oral Health in Overall Well-being 

2. How Poor Oral Hygiene Impacts the Entire Body 

3. Oral Health as a Gateway to Physical Health and Disease 

4. Preventing Systemic Illness Through Healthy Teeth and Gums 

 

Main Idea #1:

Oral health is essential for preventing harm and supporting overall body health. 

 

Main Idea #2:

A healthy mouth ensures the body receives necessary nutrients and protects against harmful microorganisms, while poor oral health can lead to systemic diseases by allowing harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream. 

 

Summary:

Oral health is vital for overall health, as it supports essential functions and prevents harmful microorganisms from spreading. Poor oral hygiene can lead to systemic illnesses by allowing bacteria to enter the bloodstream and affect the entire body. 

 

Key Points:

1. Oral health ensures proper air passage and nutrient intake. 

2. Healthy teeth and gums prevent harmful microorganisms from entering the body. 

3. Poor oral hygiene can reflect and cause systemic health issues. 

4. Microorganisms from an unhealthy mouth can travel through the bloodstream, posing significant health risks.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 24: 신경계는 변화에 민감하고 반복에는 쉽게 지루함

 

Kids tire of their toys, college students get sick of cafeteria food, and sooner or later most of us lose interest in our favorite TV shows. The bottom line is that we humans are easily bored. But why should this be true? The answer lies buried deep in our nerve cells, which are designed to reduce their initial excited response to stimuli each time they occur. At the same time, these neurons enhance their responses to things that change ― especially things that change quickly. We probably evolved this way because our ancestors got more survival value, for example, from attending to what was moving in a tree (such as a puma) than to the tree itself. Boredom in reaction to an unchanging environment turns down the level of neural excitation so that new stimuli (like our ancestor's hypothetical puma threat) stand out more. It's the neural equivalent of turning off a front door light to see the fireflies.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding the Science Behind Human Boredom and Neural Responses 

2. How Our Nerve Cells Influence Perception and Boredom 

3. Evolutionary Advantages of Human Response to Change Over Stability 

4. The Role of Neural Adaptation in Managing Stimuli and Attention 

 

Main Idea #1:

Humans become bored due to nerve cells reducing their response to repetitive stimuli. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The neural mechanism of boredom evolved to enhance survival by decreasing attention to unchanging environments and sharpening focus on new, potentially critical changes. 

 

Summary:

Humans are naturally prone to boredom because nerve cells diminish their response to repeated stimuli while prioritizing changes in the environment. This neural adaptation likely developed as a survival mechanism, helping our ancestors notice potential threats. Boredom allows the brain to conserve energy and redirect attention to significant stimuli. 

 

Key Points:

1. Humans easily lose interest in repetitive stimuli like toys or TV shows. 

2. Neurons reduce responses to repeated stimuli while amplifying responses to new changes. 

3. This neural adaptation likely evolved to prioritize survival threats, such as predators. 

4. Boredom helps conserve neural energy and enhances focus on critical environmental shifts.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 25: 2018~2022 청정 에너지 투자 증가 분석

 

The above graph shows global energy investment in clean energy and in fossil fuels between 2018 and 2022. Since 2018 global energy investment in clean energy continued to rise, reaching its highest level in 2022. The investment gap between clean energy and fossil fuels in 2020 was larger than that in 2019. Investment in fossil fuels was highest in 2018 and lowest in 2020. In 2021, investment in clean energy exceeded 1,200 billion dollars, while investment in fossil fuels did not. In 2022, the global investment in clean energy was more than double that of fossil fuels.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Trends in Global Investment in Clean Energy and Fossil Fuels 

2. A Five-Year Analysis of Global Energy Investments 

3. Increasing Focus on Clean Energy Investment from 2018 to 2022 

4. The Growing Disparity Between Clean Energy and Fossil Fuel Investments 

 

Main Idea #1:

Global investment in clean energy consistently increased, reaching its peak in 2022. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The gap between clean energy and fossil fuel investments widened significantly over time, with clean energy investments surpassing fossil fuels, especially in 2022 when clean energy investments were more than double. 

 

Summary:

Global energy investment trends show a steady rise in clean energy funding from 2018 to 2022, reaching its highest level in 2022. Fossil fuel investments peaked in 2018 and dropped to their lowest in 2020. The investment gap between clean energy and fossil fuels widened over the years, with clean energy surpassing 1,200 billion dollars in 2021 and doubling fossil fuel investments by 2022. 

 

Key Points:

1. Clean energy investment rose steadily, peaking in 2022. 

2. Fossil fuel investment was highest in 2018 and lowest in 2020. 

3. The gap between clean energy and fossil fuel investment widened from 2019 to 2020. 

4. By 2022, clean energy investments were more than double those of fossil fuels.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 26: Frederick Douglass 노예제 폐지와 평등 활동

 

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery at a farm in Maryland. His full name at birth was Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey. He changed his name to Frederick Douglass after he successfully escaped from slavery in 1838. He became a leader of the Underground Railroad ― a network of people, places, and routes that helped enslaved people escape to the north. He assisted other runaway slaves until they could safely get to other areas in the north. As a slave, he had taught himself to read and write and he spread that knowledge to other slaves as well. Once free, he became a well-known abolitionist and strong believer in equality for all people including Blacks, Native Americans, women, and recent immigrants. He wrote several autobiographies describing his experiences as a slave. In addition to all this, he became the first African-American candidate for vice president of the United States.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Frederick Douglass: From Slave to Abolitionist Leader and Advocate 

2. The Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass in American History 

3. A Pioneer for Equality: Frederick Douglass's Remarkable Achievements 

4. Frederick Douglass and His Role in Abolishing Slavery and Promoting Justice 

 

Main Idea #1:

Frederick Douglass escaped slavery and became a leader in the fight for freedom and equality. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Frederick Douglass’s life journey included teaching himself and others to read, leading the Underground Railroad, advocating for equal rights for all people, and becoming a renowned abolitionist and political figure. 

 

Summary:

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass escaped in 1838 and became a prominent leader of the Underground Railroad and a well-known abolitionist. He advocated for equality for all people and wrote autobiographies about his experiences. He also became the first African-American vice-presidential candidate, leaving a lasting legacy in the fight for justice. 

 

Key Points:

1. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland and escaped in 1838. 

2. He became a leader of the Underground Railroad and helped runaway slaves. 

3. He advocated for equality for all, including women and immigrants. 

4. He wrote autobiographies about his life as a slave and was the first African-American vice-presidential candidate.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 29: 뇌사 진단 기준의 엄격함이 신뢰와 의혹 모두 유발 가능

 

Some countries have proposed tougher guidelines for determining brain death when transplantation ― transferring organs to others ― is under consideration. In several European countries, there are legal requirements which specify that a whole team of doctors must agree over the diagnosis of death in the case of a potential donor. The reason for these strict regulations for diagnosing brain death in potential organ donors is, no doubt, to ease public fears of a premature diagnosis of brain death for the purpose of obtaining organs. But it is questionable whether these requirements reduce public suspicions as much as they create them. They certainly maintain mistaken beliefs that diagnosing brain death is an unreliable process lacking precision. As a matter of consistency, at least, criteria for diagnosing the deaths of organ donors should be exactly the same as for those for whom immediate burial or cremation is intended.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Balancing Public Trust and Accuracy in Brain Death Diagnosis 

2. The Debate Over Brain Death Guidelines for Organ Donors 

3. Challenges in Addressing Public Concerns About Brain Death Criteria 

4. Should Brain Death Criteria Differ for Organ Donors and Non-Donors? 

 

Main Idea #1:

Some countries enforce stricter guidelines for diagnosing brain death in potential organ donors to address public concerns. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Stricter brain death regulations aim to alleviate public fears but may inadvertently heighten suspicions, underscoring the need for consistent diagnostic criteria for organ donors and non-donors alike. 

 

Summary:

Stricter guidelines for diagnosing brain death in organ donors aim to address fears of premature diagnoses but may unintentionally increase public mistrust. These regulations suggest that diagnosing brain death is imprecise, reinforcing misconceptions. Consistent criteria for all cases of brain death, whether for organ donors or others, are essential to maintain trust. 

 

Key Points:

1. Tougher brain death guidelines are implemented in some countries for potential organ donors. 

2. Legal requirements in Europe include team agreement on brain death diagnosis. 

3. Strict regulations may increase public doubts about the reliability of brain death diagnoses. 

4. Uniform criteria for all brain death diagnoses can help ensure public trust and consistency.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 30: 미니멀리즘은 불필요한 물건 제거로 삶의 명료함 제공

 

The term minimalism gives a negative impression to some people who think that it is all about sacrificing valuable possessions. This insecurity naturally stems from their attachment to their possessions. It is difficult to distance oneself from something that has been around for quite some time. Being an emotional animal, human beings give meaning to the things around them. So, the question arising here is that if minimalism will hurt one's emotions, why become a minimalist? The answer is very simple; the assumption of the question is fundamentally wrong. Minimalism does not hurt emotions. You might feel a bit sad while getting rid of a useless item but sooner than later, this feeling will be overcome by the joy of clarity. Minimalists never argue that you should leave every convenience of the modern era. They are of the view that you only need to eliminate stuff that is unused or not going to be used in the near future.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Minimalism: Separating Myths from Reality 

2. Emotional Misconceptions and the True Benefits of Minimalism 

3. Minimalism as a Path to Clarity Without Sacrifice 

4. Dispelling Myths About Minimalism and Emotional Attachments 

 

Main Idea #1:

Minimalism is often misunderstood as sacrificing valuable possessions, but this perception stems from emotional attachment to items. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Minimalism promotes eliminating unnecessary items, not essential conveniences, and offers emotional clarity and joy rather than harm, challenging misconceptions about its impact on emotions. 

 

Summary:

Minimalism is misunderstood by those attached to possessions, who see it as emotional sacrifice. In reality, minimalism encourages removing only unused items, providing clarity and joy over time. It focuses on keeping valuable necessities, not abandoning modern conveniences. 

 

Key Points:

1. Minimalism is wrongly perceived as sacrificing meaningful possessions. 

2. Emotional attachment to possessions creates resistance to minimalism. 

3. Minimalism involves eliminating unused items, not essential conveniences. 

4. The process ultimately leads to emotional clarity and joy, not harm.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 31: 시각적 적응으로 새로운 환경에도 빠르게 적응 가능

 

A remarkable characteristic of the visual system is that it has the ability of adapting itself. Psychologist George M. Stratton made this clear in an impressive self-experiment. Stratton wore reversing glasses for several days, which literally turned the world upside down for him. In the beginning, this caused him great difficulties: just putting food in his mouth with a fork was a challenge for him. With time, however, his visual system adjusted to the new stimuli from reality, and he was able to act normally in his environment again, even seeing it upright when he concentrated. As he took off his reversing glasses, he was again confronted with problems: he used the wrong hand when he wanted to reach for something, for example. Fortunately, Stratton could reverse the perception, and he did not have to wear reversing glasses for the rest of his life. For him, everything returned to normal after one day.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Adaptive Power of the Human Visual System 

2. George M. Stratton’s Experiment on Visual Adaptation 

3. Understanding Perceptual Adjustment Through Reversing Glasses 

4. How the Visual System Adjusts to Altered Realities 

 

Main Idea #1:

The human visual system can adapt to altered perceptions, as demonstrated by George M. Stratton's reversing glasses experiment. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Stratton's self-experiment revealed the remarkable adaptability of the visual system, which adjusted to upside-down stimuli and reverted to normal functioning after the removal of reversing glasses. 

 

Summary:

The visual system’s adaptability was demonstrated by George M. Stratton, who wore reversing glasses that flipped his perception upside down. Despite initial challenges, his visual system adapted, allowing him to function normally. After removing the glasses, he experienced temporary disorientation, but his perception returned to normal within a day. 

 

Key Points:

1. Stratton wore reversing glasses that inverted his visual perception. 

2. Initially, he faced significant difficulties in daily tasks. 

3. Over time, his visual system adapted to the altered perception. 

4. Removing the glasses caused temporary disorientation, but normal perception returned within a day.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 32: 인터넷 사용이 지식 과대평가를 유발할  있음

 

Participants in a study were asked to answer questions like "Why does the moon have phases?" Half the participants were told to search for the answers on the internet, while the other half weren't allowed to do so. Then, in the second part of the study, all of the participants were presented with a new set of questions, such as "Why does Swiss cheese have holes?" These questions were unrelated to the ones asked during the first part of the study, so participants who used the internet had absolutely no advantage over those who hadn't. You would think that both sets of participants would be equally sure or unsure about how well they could answer the new questions. But those who used the internet in the first part of the study rated themselves as more knowledgeable than those who hadn't, even about questions they hadn't searched online for. The study suggests that having access to unrelated information was enough to pump up their intellectual confidence.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Influence of Internet Use on Perceived Knowledge 

2. How Access to Information Boosts Intellectual Confidence 

3. The Psychological Impact of Searching Online for Answers 

4. Unrelated Internet Searches and Their Effect on Self-Perceived Expertise 

 

Main Idea #1:

Participants who used the internet for answers in a study felt more knowledgeable, even about unrelated questions. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The study revealed that internet access during one task inflated participants' confidence in their overall knowledge, even for topics they hadn't researched, highlighting how access to information affects intellectual self-perception. 

 

Summary:

A study found that participants using the internet to answer questions felt more confident in their knowledge, even on unrelated topics. This increased confidence came from access to information rather than actual learning, influencing their perception of expertise. 

 

Key Points:

1. Participants were asked to answer questions, with some using the internet and others not. 

2. Internet users rated themselves as more knowledgeable, even on unrelated topics. 

3. Access to information increased intellectual confidence, regardless of its relevance. 

4. The study highlights how internet use can influence self-perceived expertise.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 33: 관점 변화로 세계 이해 방식을 다각화할  있음

 

Anthropologist Gregory Bateson suggests that we tend to understand the world by focusing in on particular features within it. Take platypuses. We might zoom in so closely to their fur that each hair appears different. We might also zoom out to the extent where it appears as a single, uniform object. We might take the platypus as an individual, or we might treat it as part of a larger unit such as a species or an ecosystem. It's possible to move between many of these perspectives, although we may need some additional tools and skills to zoom in on individual pieces of hair or zoom out to entire ecosystems. Crucially, however, we can only take up one perspective at a time. We can pay attention to the varied behavior of individual animals, look at what unites them into a single species, or look at them as part of bigger ecological patterns. Every possible perspective involves emphasizing certain aspects and ignoring others.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Gregory Bateson's Theory on Perspectives and Understanding the World 

2. How Our Focus Shapes Perceptions of the Natural World 

3. The Platypus as a Model for Perspective-Based Understanding 

4. Exploring the Limits and Tools of Shifting Perspectives 

 

Main Idea #1:

Gregory Bateson suggests that understanding the world depends on focusing on specific perspectives. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Our perception of the world involves shifting between perspectives, emphasizing certain aspects while ignoring others, though only one perspective can be taken at a time. 

 

Summary:

Gregory Bateson explains that we understand the world by focusing on specific perspectives, such as viewing a platypus as an individual, part of a species, or an ecosystem component. While tools and skills enable shifts between perspectives, each perspective highlights some aspects while ignoring others, and only one can be held at a time. 

 

Key Points:

1. Understanding depends on focusing on specific features or perspectives. 

2. Perspectives can range from individual details to larger systems, like species or ecosystems. 

3. Shifting perspectives requires tools and skills but emphasizes certain aspects over others. 

4. Only one perspective can be taken at a time, shaping our understanding of the world.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 34: 플라톤은 이상적 '형상' 개념으로 현실을 설명함

 

Plato's realism includes all aspects of experience but is most easily explained by considering the nature of mathematical and geometrical objects such as circles. He asked the question, what is a circle? You might indicate a particular example carved into stone or drawn in the sand. However, Plato would point out that, if you looked closely enough, you would see that neither it, nor indeed any physical circle, was perfect. They all possessed flaws, and all were subject to change and decayed with time. So how can we talk about perfect circles if we cannot actually see or touch them? Plato's extraordinary answer was that the world we see is a poor reflection of a deeper unseen reality of Forms, or universals, where perfect cats chase perfect mice in perfect circles around perfect rocks. Plato believed that the Forms or universals are the true reality that exists in an invisible but perfect world beyond our senses.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Plato’s Theory of Forms: Understanding Perfection Beyond the Physical 

2. Exploring the Invisible Reality of Plato’s Universals 

3. The Nature of Perfection in Plato’s Philosophical Realism 

4. How Plato Explained Imperfect Reality Through Perfect Forms 

 

Main Idea #1:

Plato believed that physical objects are imperfect reflections of perfect, unseen universals or Forms. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Through examples like imperfect physical circles, Plato illustrated his belief in a deeper reality of perfect Forms, an invisible but ideal world beyond human senses, where true perfection exists. 

 

Summary:

Plato argued that physical objects, like circles, are flawed and impermanent representations of perfect Forms or universals. These Forms exist in a separate, unseen reality, which he considered the true, unchanging essence of all things. 

 

Key Points:

1. Plato’s realism includes imperfect physical objects and perfect Forms. 

2. He used mathematical objects, such as circles, to illustrate his theory. 

3. The physical world is a reflection of an unseen, perfect reality. 

4. Forms or universals exist in an invisible, ideal realm beyond sensory experience.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 35: 데이터 확장이 정확성보다 유용성을 강화함

 

In statistics, the law of large numbers describes a situation where having more data is better for making predictions. According to it, the more often an experiment is conducted, the closer the average of the results can be expected to match the true state of the world. For instance, on your first encounter with the game of roulette, you may have beginner's luck after betting on 7. But the more often you repeat this bet, the closer the relative frequency of wins and losses is expected to approach the true chance of winning, meaning that your luck will at some point fade away. Similarly, car insurers collect large amounts of data to figure out the chances that drivers will cause accidents, depending on their age, region, or car brand. Both casinos and insurance industries rely on the law of large numbers to balance individual losses.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding the Law of Large Numbers in Predictions and Risk Management 

2. How Casinos and Insurers Use the Law of Large Numbers 

3. The Predictive Power of Large Data Sets in Statistics 

4. From Roulette to Insurance: Applications of the Law of Large Numbers 

 

Main Idea #1:

The law of large numbers states that more data improves the accuracy of predictions by aligning averages with true probabilities. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The law of large numbers explains how repeated experiments lead to results that reflect true probabilities, influencing industries like casinos and insurance to predict outcomes and manage risks effectively. 

 

Summary:

The law of large numbers shows that as the number of trials increases, the results align more closely with true probabilities, as seen in roulette outcomes and insurance risk calculations. Both casinos and insurers rely on this principle to balance individual losses and predict outcomes with accuracy. 

 

Key Points:

1. The law of large numbers links more data to better prediction accuracy. 

2. Repeated experiments approach the true probabilities of outcomes. 

3. Casinos use it to ensure profits over time despite individual wins. 

4. Insurers rely on large data sets to predict accident risks and set policies.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 36: 청소년기 감정 의사결정은 전두엽 미성숙과 연관됨

 

The adolescent brain is not fully developed until its early twenties. This means the way the adolescents' decision-making circuits integrate and process information may put them at a disadvantage. One of their brain regions that matures later is the prefrontal cortex, which is the control center, tasked with thinking ahead and evaluating consequences. It is the area of the brain responsible for preventing you from sending off an initial angry text and modifying it with kinder words. On the other hand, the limbic system matures earlier, playing a central role in processing emotional responses. Because of its earlier development, it is more likely to influence decision-making. Decision-making in the adolescent brain is led by emotional factors more than the perception of consequences. Due to these differences, there is an imbalance between feeling-based decision-making ruled by the more mature limbic system and logical-based decision-making by the not-yet-mature prefrontal cortex. This may explain why some teens are more likely to make bad decisions.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Adolescent Decision-Making and Brain Development 

2. The Role of Brain Maturity in Teen Decision-Making 

3. How Emotional and Logical Imbalances Shape Adolescent Choices 

4. Why Adolescents Are More Prone to Impulsive Decisions 

 

Main Idea #1:

Adolescents' decision-making is influenced by the underdeveloped prefrontal cortex and the more developed limbic system. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The adolescent brain's imbalance between the emotional limbic system and the logical prefrontal cortex leads to decision-making driven more by emotions than by evaluating consequences. 

 

Summary:

Adolescents are more likely to make emotional decisions because their limbic system develops earlier than their prefrontal cortex, which governs logic and consequence evaluation. This developmental imbalance explains their tendency toward impulsive and risky choices. 

 

Key Points:

1. The adolescent brain is not fully developed until the early twenties. 

2. The prefrontal cortex, responsible for logic and evaluating consequences, matures later. 

3. The limbic system, governing emotional responses, develops earlier and strongly influences decisions. 

4. The imbalance between emotional and logical decision-making explains impulsive choices in teens.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 37: 얼굴 인식 기술의 정확성을 높이기 위한 연구 필요

 

Despite the remarkable progress in deep-learning based facial recognition approaches in recent years, in terms of identification performance, they still have limitations. These limitations relate to the database used in the learning stage. If the selected database does not contain enough instances, the result may be systematically affected. For example, the performance of a facial biometric system may decrease if the person to be identified was enrolled over 10 years ago. The factor to consider is that this person may experience changes in the texture of the face, particularly with the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. These changes may be highlighted by weight gain or loss. To counteract this problem, researchers have developed models for face aging or digital de-aging. It is used to compensate for the differences in facial characteristics, which appear over a given time period.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Challenges and Solutions in Facial Recognition Over Time 

2. Addressing Aging Effects in Deep-Learning Facial Recognition Systems 

3. The Role of Face Aging Models in Biometric Accuracy 

4. How Facial Changes Impact Deep-Learning Recognition Systems 

 

Main Idea #1:

Facial recognition systems face limitations due to insufficient database diversity and facial changes over time. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Deep-learning facial recognition systems struggle with identifying individuals after significant time due to aging-related changes, prompting researchers to develop face aging and de-aging models to improve accuracy. 

 

Summary:

Deep-learning facial recognition systems face challenges when individuals’ facial features change over time due to aging or weight fluctuations. Insufficient database diversity compounds this issue. Researchers use face aging and de-aging models to address these limitations and improve identification accuracy. 

 

Key Points:

1. Facial recognition performance depends on the diversity of the training database. 

2. Aging-related changes, like wrinkles or sagging skin, impact system accuracy. 

3. Weight changes can further alter facial characteristics and reduce performance.

4. Face aging and de-aging models help mitigate these challenges over time.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 38: 농작물 다양성 감소가 식량 체계 취약성을 증가시킴

 

The decline in the diversity of our food is an entirely human-made process. The biggest loss of crop diversity came in the decades that followed the Second World War. In an attempt to save millions from extreme hunger, crop scientists found ways to produce grains such as rice and wheat on an enormous scale. And thousands of traditional varieties were replaced by a small number of new super-productive ones. The strategy worked spectacularly well, at least to begin with. Because of it, grain production tripled, and between 1970 and 2020 the human population more than doubled. Leaving the contribution of that strategy to one side, the danger of creating more uniform crops is that they are more at risk when it comes to disasters. Specifically, a global food system that depends on just a narrow selection of plants has a greater chance of not being able to survive diseases, pests and climate extremes.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Impact of Uniform Crops on Global Food Security 

2. How Post-War Agriculture Reduced Crop Diversity Worldwide 

3. Balancing Productivity and Resilience in Crop Diversity Loss 

4. The Risks of Uniformity in Modern Agriculture 

 

Main Idea #1:

The decline in crop diversity resulted from replacing traditional varieties with super-productive crops after World War II. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While the introduction of high-yield crops initially alleviated hunger and boosted grain production, the loss of diversity has made global agriculture more vulnerable to diseases, pests, and climate extremes. 

 

Summary:

The decline in crop diversity began after World War II, when super-productive crops replaced traditional varieties to combat hunger. Although this increased grain production and supported population growth, it also made the global food system more susceptible to disasters like diseases and climate extremes. 

 

Key Points:

1. Crop diversity declined sharply after World War II due to the adoption of high-yield varieties. 

2. Traditional crop varieties were replaced by fewer, more productive ones. 

3. Grain production tripled, supporting rapid population growth. 

4. Reduced crop diversity increases vulnerability to diseases, pests, and climate challenges.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 39: 쿠바 야구팀의 전통 유니폼 변경이  쇠퇴와 연관

 

Between 1940 and 2000, Cuba ruled the world baseball scene. They won 25 of the first 28 World Cups and 3 of 5 Olympic Games. The Cubans were known for wearing uniforms covered in red from head to toe, a strong contrast to the more conservative North American style featuring grey or white pants. Not only were their athletic talents superior, the Cubans appeared even stronger from just the colour of their uniforms. A game would not even start and the opposing team would already be scared. A few years ago, Cuba altered that uniform style, modernizing it and perhaps conforming to other countries' style; interestingly, the national team has declined since that time. The country that ruled international baseball for decades has not been on top since that uniform change. Traditions are important for a team; while a team brand or image can adjust to keep up with present times, if it abandons or neglects its roots, negative effects can surface.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Rise and Fall of Cuba's Dominance in Baseball 

2. How Tradition and Uniforms Shaped Cuban Baseball Success 

3. The Psychological Impact of Cuba’s Iconic Baseball Uniforms 

4. Cuba’s Baseball Decline and the Importance of Team Traditions 

 

Main Idea #1:

Cuba dominated international baseball for decades, partly due to their superior skills and intimidating uniforms. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Cuba's switch to modernized uniforms marked the beginning of a decline in its baseball dominance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining team traditions and identity. 

 

Summary:

Between 1940 and 2000, Cuba dominated baseball, winning numerous World Cups and Olympic titles, with their red uniforms playing a psychological role. After adopting modernized uniforms, their dominance declined, highlighting the potential impact of losing team traditions. 

 

Key Points:

1. Cuba ruled international baseball from 1940 to 2000, winning 25 World Cups and 3 Olympic titles. 

2. Their all-red uniforms intimidated opponents, enhancing their psychological advantage. 

3. Modernizing their uniforms coincided with a decline in their baseball success. 

4. The importance of maintaining traditions and team identity is underscored by this decline.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 40: 문화 전파는 유전적 전파보다 복잡한 요소 포함

 

Many of the first models of cultural evolution drew noticeable connections between culture and genes by using concepts from theoretical population genetics and applying them to culture. Cultural patterns of transmission, innovation, and selection are conceptually likened to genetic processes of transmission, mutation, and selection. However, these approaches had to be modified to account for the differences between genetic and cultural transmission. For example, we do not expect the cultural transmission to follow the rules of genetic transmission strictly. If two biological parents have different forms of a cultural trait, their child is not necessarily equally likely to acquire the mother's or father's form of that trait. Further, a child can acquire cultural traits not only from its parents but also from nonparental adults and peers; thus, the frequency of a cultural trait in the population is relevant beyond just the probability that an individual's parents had that trait. -> Early cultural evolution models used the similarity between culture and genes but had to be revised since cultural transmission allows for more diverse factors than genetic transmission.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Revisiting Early Models of Cultural Evolution and Transmission 

2. Understanding the Differences Between Cultural and Genetic Transmission 

3. How Cultural Traits Evolve Beyond Genetic Analogies 

4. Modifications in Cultural Evolution Models to Reflect Human Complexity 

 

Main Idea #1:

Early cultural evolution models drew parallels with genetic processes but required adjustments to reflect cultural transmission's unique characteristics. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Unlike genetic transmission, cultural transmission involves diverse influences beyond parental traits, including peers and societal trends, requiring models to account for these broader factors. 

 

Summary:

Early cultural evolution models likened cultural processes to genetic ones but were revised to address differences. Cultural transmission differs from genetic transmission as traits can be acquired from peers and society, not just parents, making population-level frequency critical. 

 

Key Points:

1. Early models of cultural evolution were inspired by population genetics. 

2. Cultural traits were initially compared to genetic processes like transmission and mutation. 

3. Cultural transmission differs, allowing traits to be acquired from peers and nonparental influences. 

4. Models were revised to account for societal and population-level influences on cultural traits.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 41~42: 협력적 행동이 그룹  시너지 효과를 생성

 

A ball thrown into the air is acted upon by the initial force given it, persisting as inertia of movement and tending to carry it in the same straight line, and by the constant pull of gravity downward, as well as by the resistance of the air. It moves, accordingly, in a curved path. Now the path does not represent the working of any particular force; there is simply the combination of the three elementary forces mentioned; but in a real sense, there is something in the total action besides the isolated action of three forces, namely, their joint action. In the same way, when two or more human individuals are together, their mutual relationships and their arrangement into a group are things which would not be revealed if we confined our attention to each individual separately. The significance of group behavior is greatly increased in the case of human beings by the fact that some of the tendencies to action of the individual are related definitely to other persons, and could not be aroused except by other persons acting as stimuli. An individual in complete isolation would not reveal their competitive tendencies, their tendencies towards the opposite sex, their protective tendencies towards children. This shows that the traits of human nature do not fully appear until the individual is brought into relationships with other individuals.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Human Behavior Through Group Dynamics and Relationships 

2. How Individual Traits Emerge in Social Contexts 

3. The Influence of Social Interactions on Human Behavior 

4. Group Dynamics as a Key to Revealing Human Nature 

 

Main Idea #1:

Human behavior cannot be fully understood in isolation, as social interactions reveal traits and tendencies unique to relationships. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Just as a ball’s curved path arises from the combined forces acting on it, human behavior emerges from the interplay of social interactions, which stimulate tendencies such as competitiveness, attraction, and protectiveness, not evident in isolation. 

 

Summary:

Human behavior develops through interactions, as certain tendencies like competition or protectiveness are only triggered by social relationships. Like a ball's curved trajectory resulting from combined forces, individual traits are shaped and revealed in group dynamics. 

 

Key Points:

1. Individual behavior is influenced by relationships and group dynamics. 

2. Certain tendencies, like competitiveness or attraction, only arise in social contexts. 

3. Human nature is incomplete in isolation, requiring interactions to fully emerge. 

4. Group behavior reveals traits that would remain hidden in solitary individuals.

 

 

[1] 2023 11 – 43~45: 다툰 형제가 목수의 도움으로 화해와 관계 회복

 

There once lived a man in a village who was not happy with his life. He was always troubled by one problem or another. One day, a saint with his guards stopped by his village. Many people heard the news and started going to him with their problems. The man also decided to visit the saint. Even after reaching the saint's place in the morning, he didn't get the opportunity to meet him till evening. When the man got to meet the saint, he confessed that he was very unhappy with life because problems always surrounded him, like workplace tension or worries about his health. He said, "Please give me a solution so that all the problems in my life will end and I can live peacefully." The saint smiled and said that he would answer the request the next day. But the saint also asked if the man could do a small job for him. He told the man to take care of a hundred camels in his group that night, saying "When all hundred camels sit down, you can go to sleep." The man agreed. The next morning when the saint met that man, he asked if the man had slept well. Tired and sad, the man replied that he couldn't sleep even for a moment. In fact, the man tried very hard but couldn't make all the camels sit at the same time because every time he made one camel sit, another would stand up. The saint told him, "You realized that no matter how hard you try, you can't make all the camels sit down. If one problem is solved, for some reason, another will arise like the camels did. So, humans should enjoy life despite these problems."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Life Lessons from the Saint and the Hundred Camels 

2. Accepting Life’s Challenges to Find Peace and Happiness 

3. The Wisdom of Embracing Problems in Daily Life 

4. Why Problems Are Like Camels That Never Fully Rest 

 

Main Idea #1:

A man learns from a saint that life’s problems are constant, and peace comes from accepting and living with them. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Through the metaphor of camels that never all sit at once, the saint teaches that trying to eliminate all problems is futile and that happiness lies in enjoying life despite ongoing challenges. 

 

Summary:

A man, troubled by constant problems, seeks a saint’s advice. The saint uses a task with camels to show that problems, like camels, will never fully disappear. The lesson is to live peacefully by accepting and enjoying life amid challenges. 

 

Key Points:

1. A man visits a saint to find a solution to his endless problems. 

2. The saint gives the man a task to manage a hundred camels for the night. 

3. The man realizes it’s impossible to make all the camels sit at once. 

4. The saint explains that problems are constant and peace comes from acceptance and enjoying life.

 

 

 

 

 

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[3] 2024 11 수능 – 18: Rosydale City Marathon 악천후로 인해 취소된다는 공지

 

Dear Rosydale City Marathon Racers, We are really grateful to all of you who have signed up for the 10th Rosydale City Marathon that was scheduled for this coming Saturday at 10 a.m. Unfortunately, as you may already know, the weather forecast says that there is going to be a downpour throughout the race day. We truly hoped that the race would go smoothly. However, it is likely that the heavy rain will make the roads too slippery and dangerous for the racers to run safely. As a result, we have decided to cancel the race. We hope you understand and we promise to hold another race in the near future. Sincerely, Martha Kingsley Race Manager

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Rosydale City Marathon Canceled Due to Severe Weather Forecast 

2. Safety Concerns Prompt Cancellation of Upcoming Rosydale City Marathon 

3. Rosydale City Marathon Runners Informed of Event Cancellation 

4. Rosydale Marathon Postponed Following Heavy Rain Forecast 

 

Main Idea #1:

The Rosydale City Marathon scheduled for Saturday is canceled due to expected heavy rainfall.

 

Main Idea #2:

Concerns over racer safety from potentially hazardous, slippery road conditions due to forecasted downpours have led to the decision to cancel the Rosydale City Marathon, with a promise to reschedule in the future.

 

Summary:

The Rosydale City Marathon, set for Saturday, has been canceled due to anticipated heavy rain, which could make the course unsafe. The race organizers prioritize participant safety and will arrange a future event.

 

Key Points:

1. The Rosydale City Marathon was originally scheduled for this Saturday. 

2. The decision to cancel was due to a forecasted downpour, creating unsafe running conditions. 

3. The race organizers are committed to ensuring participant safety. 

4. A new marathon date will be scheduled soon.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 19: 발렌타인데이 이벤트 계획이 실패한 Peter 실망

 

It was Valentine's Day on Friday and Peter was certain that his wife, Amy, was going to love his surprise. Peter had spent a long time searching online for an event that would be a new way to spend time with Amy. He had finally found the perfect thing for her. She often told him that she liked to go to places she had never visited before, and he was absolutely sure that she would love going to the new, five-star restaurant downtown. He smiled as he called the restaurant and asked for a reservation for Friday. Unfortunately, his smile quickly disappeared when he was told that the restaurant was fully reserved. That's too bad, he said quietly. I thought that I had found the right place.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Peter’s Valentine’s Day Surprise for His Wife Falls Through 

2. Valentine's Day Plans Derailed by Fully Booked Restaurant 

3. Disappointment for Peter as Valentine’s Reservation Fails 

4. Valentine’s Day Surprise Plan Changes Due to Full Reservations 

 

Main Idea #1:

Peter plans a special Valentine’s Day surprise for his wife, Amy, at a new restaurant.

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite his efforts to plan a unique experience for Valentine’s Day, Peter faces disappointment when he learns that the highly-rated restaurant he selected for Amy is fully booked, leading him to rethink his special plans.

 

Summary:

Peter plans a Valentine’s Day surprise for Amy by booking a reservation at a new restaurant she hasn’t visited. Unfortunately, the restaurant is fully booked, leaving Peter disappointed and reconsidering his options for the day.

 

Key Points:

1. Peter searches for a unique Valentine’s surprise for Amy. 

2. He decides on a five-star restaurant she hasn’t visited. 

3. The restaurant is fully booked, canceling his original plan. 

4. Peter is left to find a new way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 20: 학습에 도움을   있는 게임 개발의 필요성 제안

 

We almost universally accept that playing video games is at best a pleasant break from a student's learning and more often what prevents a student from accomplishing their goals. Games catch and hold attention in a way that few things can. And yet once they have our focus, they rarely seem to offer anything meaningful to help students grow in their lives outside the games. While this may be true for many games, we are too easily ignoring a valuable tool that could be used to enhance productivity instead of derailing it. Rather, it is desirable that we develop games that connect to the learning outcomes we want for our students. This will enable educators to take advantage of games' attention commanding capacities and allow our students to enjoy their games while learning.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Leveraging Video Games for Enhanced Student Learning Outcomes 

2. Shifting Video Games from Distraction to Educational Tool 

3. Integrating Educational Goals into Video Game Design for Students 

4. Transforming Gaming into a Productive Learning Aid for Students 

 

Main Idea #1:

Video games are generally seen as distractions that hinder student productivity.

 

Main Idea #2:

Although video games are often viewed as unproductive, they could be redesigned to support educational goals, allowing students to benefit from gaming while achieving learning outcomes.

 

Summary:

Video games are commonly perceived as distractions from student learning, yet they could be valuable tools if aligned with educational objectives. By designing games that support learning outcomes, educators can harness games’ appeal to enhance student engagement and growth.

 

Key Points:

1. Video games often distract students from achieving academic goals. 

2. Games excel at capturing and holding attention. 

3. Many games lack content that supports real-world growth for students. 

4. Designing games with educational objectives could make gaming beneficial for students’ learning.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 21: 건축가가 학문적 지식을 통해 권위를 얻어야 하는 이유

 

The position of the architect rose during the Roman Empire, as architecture symbolically became a particularly important political statement. Cicero classed the architect with the physician and the teacher and Vitruvius spoke of "so great a profession as this." Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a practicing architect during the rule of Augustus Caesar, recognized that architecture requires both practical and theoretical knowledge, and he listed the disciplines he felt the aspiring architect should master: literature and writing, draftsmanship, mathematics, history, philosophy, music, medicine, law, and astronomy ― a curriculum that still has much to recommend it. All of this study was necessary, he argued, because architects who have aimed at acquiring manual skill without scholarship have never been able to reach a position of authority to correspond to their plans, while those who have relied only upon theories and scholarship were obviously "hunting the shadow, not the substance."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Rise of Architects as Influential Figures in the Roman Empire 

2. Vitruvius and the Intellectual Foundations of Roman Architecture 

3. Roman Architecture’s Blend of Practical Skill and Scholarly Knowledge 

4. Architectural Authority Rooted in Knowledge and Craft in Ancient Rome 

 

Main Idea #1:

The status of architects grew during the Roman Empire, symbolizing political significance.

 

Main Idea #2:

Vitruvius argued that successful architects must master both practical skills and scholarly knowledge across a wide range of disciplines, blending manual expertise with intellectual rigor to achieve authority and influence.

 

Summary:

In the Roman Empire, architecture became a symbol of political power, elevating the architect’s status. Vitruvius emphasized that architects should be well-versed in both practical skills and diverse academic subjects to gain respect and authority. Without this balance, they risked lacking substance or influence.

 

Key Points:

1. Architecture gained political importance in the Roman Empire. 

2. Vitruvius listed essential disciplines for architects, from mathematics to philosophy. 

3. Practical and theoretical knowledge were both deemed necessary for an architect’s success. 

4. Architects lacking either manual skills or scholarship risked failing in authority.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 22: 감정 이해 능력이 그룹 내에서 긍정적 상호작용을 촉진함

 

The ability to understand emotions ― to have a diverse emotion vocabulary and to understand the causes and consequences of emotion ― is particularly relevant in group settings. Individuals who are skilled in this domain are able to express emotions, feelings and moods accurately and thus, may facilitate clear communication between co-workers. Furthermore, they may be more likely to act in ways that accommodate their own needs as well as the needs of others (i.e. cooperate). In a group conflict situation, for example, a member with a strong ability to understand emotion will be able to express how he feels about the problem and why he feels this way. He also should be able to take the perspective of the other group members and understand why they are reacting in a certain manner. Appreciation of differences creates an arena for open communication and promotes constructive conflict resolution and improved group functioning.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Emotional Understanding in Group Dynamics 

2. Enhancing Group Communication through Emotional Awareness 

3. Emotional Intelligence as a Key to Constructive Group Interactions 

4. Benefits of Emotion Comprehension for Group Conflict Resolution 

 

Main Idea #1:

Emotional understanding is crucial in group settings for clear communication.

 

Main Idea #2:

Individuals with a strong grasp of emotions can facilitate open communication, empathize with others' perspectives, and promote constructive conflict resolution, improving overall group dynamics and cooperation.

 

Summary:

Emotional awareness aids in effective communication and collaboration within groups. Individuals skilled in understanding emotions can express feelings clearly, empathize with others, and contribute to constructive conflict resolution, enhancing group functionality.

 

Key Points:

1. Emotionally aware individuals communicate their feelings clearly to others. 

2. Emotional understanding helps balance personal and group needs. 

3. Empathy allows one to appreciate diverse perspectives during conflicts. 

4. Open communication and empathy improve group cooperation and conflict resolution.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 23: 산업화가 시간, 노동, 자본의 관계를 변화시킨 방식 설명

 

The arrival of the Industrial Age changed the relationship among time, labor, and capital. Factories could produce around the clock, and they could do so with greater speed and volume than ever before. A machine that runs twelve hours a day will produce more widgets than one that runs for only eight hours per day ― and a machine that runs twenty-four hours per day will produce the most widgets of all. As such, at many factories, the workday is divided into eight-hour shifts, so that there will always be people on hand to keep the widget machines humming. Industrialization raised the potential value of every single work hour ― the more hours you worked, the more widgets you produced, and the more money you made ― and thus wages became tied to effort and production. Labor, previously guided by harvest cycles, became clock-oriented, and society started to reorganize around new principles of productivity.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Industrialization and the Shift to Clock-Oriented Labor 

2. How the Industrial Age Redefined Time, Labor, and Wages 

3. The Role of Shift Work in Maximizing Industrial Production 

4. From Harvest Cycles to Clock Time: Labor's Transformation 

 

Main Idea #1:

The Industrial Age linked labor and productivity to structured time.

 

Main Idea #2:

Industrialization introduced shift work to maximize factory output, aligning wages with productivity and transitioning labor from seasonal cycles to time-based schedules, which led society to prioritize productivity.

 

Summary:

Industrialization changed labor by introducing round-the-clock production with shift work, where wages correlated with productivity. The shift from seasonal to time-based work reshaped society’s approach to time, emphasizing constant productivity.

 

Key Points:

1. Factories in the Industrial Age operated continuously in shifts. 

2. Wages became directly tied to hours worked and output produced. 

3. Labor shifted from seasonal rhythms to strict, time-based schedules. 

4. Society reorganized to prioritize continuous productivity.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 24: 셀피가 자아 표현의 역사적 연장선에 있음을 논의

 

The selfie resonates not because it is new, but because it expresses, develops, expands, and intensifies the long history of the self-portrait. The self-portrait showed to others the status of the person depicted. In this sense, what we have come to call our own "image" ― the interface of the way we think we look and the way others see us ― is the first and fundamental object of global visual culture. The selfie depicts the drama of our own daily performance of ourselves in tension with our inner emotions that may or may not be expressed as we wish. At each stage of the self-portrait's expansion, more and more people have been able to depict themselves. Today's young, urban, networked majority has reworked the history of the self-portrait to make the selfie into the first visual signature of the new era.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Selfie: A Modern Evolution of the Self-Portrait 

2. Selfies as the Visual Signature of Contemporary Culture 

3. From Self-Portraits to Selfies: The Performance of Self 

4. How the Selfie Redefines Personal and Public Image in Modern Society 

 

Main Idea #1:

The selfie builds on the historical tradition of the self-portrait, conveying personal image.

 

Main Idea #2:

As an evolution of self-portraiture, the selfie captures individuals' daily expressions and inner emotions, reflecting modern visual culture, particularly among today’s connected, urban youth, who have transformed it into a defining cultural symbol.

 

Summary:

The selfie extends the tradition of the self-portrait by allowing individuals to portray their self-image and emotions in real-time. It has become the visual hallmark of modern society, especially among young, urban populations.

 

Key Points:

1. The selfie continues the legacy of the self-portrait, representing personal image. 

2. It captures the dynamic between outer expression and inner emotion. 

3. More people can now visually express themselves through selfies. 

4. The selfie has become a defining feature of the current, networked era.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 25: 2020~2022 미국 영화에서 여성 제작자 비율의 변화

 

The graph above shows the percentages of women employed behind the scenes on the top 100 U.S. films by role in 2020, 2021, and 2022. For each of the three years, the percentage of women employed as producers on the top 100 U.S. films was the highest as compared with the percentages of each of the other three roles. The percentage of women employed as directors on the top 100 U.S. films in 2021 was lower than in 2020 but higher than in 2022. The percentage of women employed as writers on the top 100 U.S. films increased by 4 percentage points from 2020 to 2021 and by 1 percentage point from 2021 to 2022. The percentage of women employed as editors on the top 100 U.S. films was less than 20% in each of the three years. In 2022, the percentage of women employed as producers on the top 100 U.S. films was the same as that in 2020.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Trends in Women's Representation in U.S. Film Production Roles 

2. Changes in Behind-the-Scenes Roles for Women in Top Films 

3. Women's Employment Patterns in Key Film Roles (2020-2022) 

4. Analysis of Women's Participation in U.S. Film Industry by Role 

 

Main Idea #1:

The percentage of women producers was the highest among all roles in each year from 2020 to 2022.

 

Main Idea #2:

While women’s representation as directors fluctuated and as editors remained consistently low, women’s employment as writers increased each year, and the percentage of women producers stayed the same from 2020 to 2022.

 

Summary:

Women held the highest percentage of producer roles in top U.S. films from 2020 to 2022. Women’s representation as writers increased annually, but fewer than 20% were employed as editors each year. The percentage of women directors decreased slightly from 2020 to 2022.

 

Key Points:

1. Women producers consistently had the highest representation among roles from 2020 to 2022. 

2. Women’s employment as writers increased by 4% from 2020 to 2021 and by 1% from 2021 to 2022. 

3. Women editors made up less than 20% in each of the three years. 

4. Women directors saw a slight decrease in representation from 2020 to 2022.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 26: 미국 스포츠 방송인 Dick Enberg 경력과 업적 설명

 

Dick Enberg was one of America's most beloved sports broadcasters. He was born in Michigan in 1935. In the early 1960s, he became an assistant professor at San Fernando Valley State College, where he also served as a coach of its baseball team. Afterwards, he began a full-time sportscasting career in Los Angeles. In 1973, he became the first U.S. sportscaster ever to visit China. He joined NBC Sports in 1975 and remained with the network for about 25 years, covering such big events as the Olympics. He later worked for other major sports broadcasting stations. He made his last live broadcast in 2016 and died the following year at the age of 82. He served as Chairman of the American Sportscaster Association for more than three decades. Enberg was also a best-selling writer and won Emmy Awards as a sportscaster, a writer, and a producer.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Life and Legacy of Dick Enberg in American Sports Broadcasting 

2. Dick Enberg: A Pioneer and Icon in U.S. Sportscasting 

3. From Professor to Emmy-Winning Broadcaster: Dick Enberg’s Journey 

4. Dick Enberg’s Lasting Influence on Sports Media and Broadcasting 

 

Main Idea #1:

Dick Enberg was a celebrated American sports broadcaster with a distinguished career.

 

Main Idea #2:

Over his long career, Dick Enberg made significant contributions to sports broadcasting, becoming the first U.S. sportscaster to visit China, covering major events like the Olympics, winning Emmy Awards, and serving as Chairman of the American Sportscaster Association.

 

Summary:

Dick Enberg, a prominent sports broadcaster, began his career in the 1960s and joined NBC Sports in 1975, covering major events for 25 years. He earned multiple Emmy Awards and wrote bestselling books, ending his career with a legacy of excellence in sportscasting.

 

Key Points:

1. Enberg started as an assistant professor and baseball coach before transitioning to sportscasting. 

2. He was the first U.S. sportscaster to visit China in 1973. 

3. Enberg spent 25 years with NBC Sports, covering events like the Olympics. 

4. He won Emmy Awards and served as Chairman of the American Sportscaster Association for over 30 years.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 29: 자동화된 신체 움직임이 뇌의 자원을 절약하는 방식

 

Think of yourself. When you decide to get up and get a drink of water, for example, you don't consciously organize or consider the host of steps involved. Imagine if we had to consider every single muscle that needed to be contracted or relaxed just to stand up and walk. It would be tiresome and very slow ― as patients recovering from a brain injury affecting the motor system know. The autopilot parts of our brain do it for us automatically, freeing up our conscious mind for more important jobs. It is the older parts of our brain that support these automatic processes that allow us to move, hear, see, and use many of our social skills. More recently evolved abilities like talking, reading, and writing are far less automated. So, most of the time, what you are perceiving, feeling, or thinking is based on a very crude and fast analysis that happens completely without your awareness.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Our Brain’s Autopilot Manages Everyday Movements Unconsciously 

2. The Brain’s Role in Automating Basic and Complex Actions 

3. Exploring the Brain’s Automatic Processing of Routine Activities 

4. Unconscious Motor Control: The Brain’s Effortless Coordination 

 

Main Idea #1:

Automatic brain processes manage basic movements and free the conscious mind.

 

Main Idea #2:

Our brain’s older regions handle routine functions unconsciously, allowing for automatic actions like movement and social skills, whereas newer functions like language require more conscious effort, illustrating the brain’s efficiency in processing routine versus complex tasks.

 

Summary:

The brain’s autopilot handles basic tasks, such as moving and social interaction, automatically, saving conscious thought for complex activities. While routine actions are fast and unconscious, tasks like language need deliberate effort, highlighting our brain’s processing layers.

 

Key Points:

1. Basic movements and actions are managed unconsciously by older brain parts. 

2. Automatic brain processes free up conscious focus for complex tasks. 

3. More recent abilities like talking and reading require conscious effort. 

4. Much of perception and thought occurs through fast, unconscious analysis.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 30: 경쟁이 동기 부여에 부정적 영향을 미칠  있는 이유

 

Studies in psychology have reported cases in which competitive incentives resulted in lower task effort, and their focus was on the psychological underpinnings of the reduction in motivation. For example, competition presents an inevitable conflict between the motivation to achieve one's personal goal and the desire to maintain good relationships with others. When the maintenance of interpersonal relationships is important, with their counterparts in particular or with others generally, competitors experience an internal conflict that can harm their desire to achieve their goal and taint the good feeling brought about by winning. Exline and Lobel found that the perception of oneself as a target for upward social comparison often makes people uncomfortable. When they believe that others are making envious comparisons with them, people feel uneasiness, distress, or sorrow. Feelings of guilt, an emotion generally associated with high motivation for goal-achievement, lead to weaker motivation and performance in the pursuit of competitive goals. Consequences of this emotional state include lower task motivation in a competition and preferences for more cooperative and altruistic outcomes, such as diminishing the significance of the outcome or sharing the winner's reward.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Paradox of Competitive Motivation and Task Effort Reduction 

2. How Social Dynamics Influence Motivation in Competitive Settings 

3. Emotional Conflicts in Competition: Impact on Motivation and Effort 

4. Understanding the Psychological Barriers to Competitive Motivation 

 

Main Idea #1:

Competitive incentives can sometimes reduce motivation and task effort.

 

Main Idea #2:

Internal conflicts between personal goals and interpersonal relationships, along with discomfort from being a target of social comparison, can weaken motivation in competitive settings, leading individuals to prioritize cooperation or lessen the importance of winning.

 

Summary:

Competition can decrease motivation due to conflicts between personal goals and relationships. Discomfort from social comparison and feelings of guilt can reduce the drive for achievement, often resulting in cooperative preferences or de-emphasizing winning.

 

Key Points:

1. Competitive incentives may lower motivation and task effort. 

2. Balancing competition with interpersonal relationships can create inner conflict. 

3. Being a target of social comparison causes discomfort and guilt. 

4. These emotions lead to preferences for cooperation or sharing rewards.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 31: 문학이 외국어 학습에서 개인적 몰입을 유도하는 방식

 

Literature can be helpful in the language learning process because of the personal involvement it fosters in readers. Core language teaching materials must concentrate on how a language operates both as a rule-based system and as a sociosemantic system. Very often, the process of learning is essentially analytic, piecemeal, and, at the level of the personality, fairly superficial. Engaging imaginatively with literature enables learners to shift the focus of their attention beyond the more mechanical aspects of the foreign language system. When a novel, play or short story is explored over a period of time, the result is that the reader begins to 'inhabit' the text. He or she is drawn into the book. Pinpointing what individual words or phrases may mean becomes less important than pursuing the development of the story. The reader is eager to find out what happens as events unfold; he or she feels close to certain characters and shares their emotional responses. The language becomes 'transparent' ― the fiction draws the whole person into its own world.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Literature in Enhancing Language Learning Engagement 

2. How Literature Deepens Language Learning Beyond Rules and Grammar 

3. Literature as a Tool for Personal Connection in Language Acquisition 

4. From Mechanics to Emotion: Literature’s Impact on Language Learning 

 

Main Idea #1:

Literature fosters personal engagement that enhances the language learning experience.

 

Main Idea #2:

By shifting focus from mechanical language rules to immersive storytelling, literature allows language learners to connect emotionally with the text, encouraging deeper engagement and reducing emphasis on individual words in favor of story comprehension.

 

Summary:

Literature enriches language learning by involving learners emotionally, making them focus on story and character development rather than isolated language rules. This immersive experience helps learners inhabit the text, enhancing comprehension and engagement.

 

Key Points:

1. Literature encourages personal involvement, enhancing language learning. 

2. Traditional language materials focus on rules and semantics. 

3. Imaginative engagement reduces focus on isolated words and grammar. 

4. Stories draw learners into an immersive experience with language.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 32: 교육이 비판적 사고를 통해 감정에 의존하지 않도록 

 

Education, at its best, teaches more than just knowledge. It teaches critical thinking: the ability to stop and think before acting, to avoid succumbing to emotional pressures. This is not thought control. It is the very reverse: mental liberation. Even the most advanced intellectual will be imperfect at this skill. But even imperfect possession of it frees a person from the burden of being 'stimulus-driven', constantly reacting to the immediate environment, the brightest colours or loudest sounds. Being driven by heuristic responses, living by instinct and emotion all the time, is a very easy way to live, in many ways: thought is effortful, especially for the inexperienced. But emotions are also exhausting, and short-term reactions may not, in the long term, be the most beneficial for health and survival. Just as we reach for burgers for the sake of convenience, storing up the arterial fat which may one day kill us, so our reliance on feelings can do us great harm.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Beyond Knowledge: How Education Cultivates Critical Thinking 

2. The Role of Education in Developing Thoughtful Decision-Making 

3. Education as a Path to Mental Freedom from Instinctual Responses 

4. How Critical Thinking Shields Us from Reactive Living 

 

Main Idea #1:

Education aims to teach critical thinking, allowing individuals to think before reacting.

 

Main Idea #2:

By promoting critical thinking, education helps people move beyond impulsive, stimulus-driven reactions, which can lead to harmful long-term consequences, instead encouraging thoughtful decision-making as a means of mental liberation and improved well-being.

 

Summary:

Education teaches critical thinking to prevent impulsive, emotional responses. It provides mental freedom, moving individuals away from reactive living, which, though easy, can lead to negative long-term effects. Thoughtful actions, though challenging, benefit long-term health and survival.

 

Key Points:

1. Education encourages thinking before reacting impulsively. 

2. Critical thinking is mentally liberating, not restrictive. 

3. Constant emotional reactions can have harmful long-term impacts. 

4. Thoughtful decision-making supports long-term well-being.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 33: 관심 경제에서 소비자의 관심을 상품으로 판매하는 방식

 

We are famously living in the era of the attention economy, where the largest and most profitable businesses in the world are those that consume my attention. The advertising industry is literally dedicated to capturing the conscious hours of my life and selling them to someone else. It might seem magical that so many exciting and useful software systems are available to use for free, but it is now conventional wisdom that if you can't see who is paying for something that appears to be free, then the real product being sold is you. Our creative engagement with other people is mediated by AI-based recommendation systems that are designed to trap our attention through the process that Nick Seaver calls captology, keeping us attending to work sold by one company rather than another, replacing the freedom of personal exploration with algorithm-generated playlists or even algorithm-generated art.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Attention Economy: How Our Focus Became a Commodity 

2. The Hidden Cost of Free Services in the Attention Economy 

3. Algorithm-Driven Captology and the Loss of Personal Exploration 

4. How AI and Captology Shape Our Engagement in the Attention Economy 

 

Main Idea #1:

In the attention economy, businesses profit by capturing and selling our attention.

 

Main Idea #2:

AI recommendation systems and captology, as described by Nick Seaver, dominate our engagement, directing our focus toward specific content and diminishing individual exploration by using algorithms to control what we consume.

 

Summary:

In the attention economy, companies profit by capturing our focus, with free services often selling our attention rather than products. AI recommendations further guide our engagement, limiting personal exploration in favor of algorithm-generated content.

 

Key Points:

1. The attention economy profits by consuming and selling our attention. 

2. Free services often treat users as the product being sold. 

3. AI recommendations mediate our interactions with content. 

4. Captology replaces personal exploration with algorithm-driven suggestions.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 34: 규칙이 역할과 관행을 만들며 생산 활동을 촉진함

 

Centralized, formal rules can facilitate productive activity by establishing roles and practices. The rules of baseball don't just regulate the behavior of the players; they determine the behavior that constitutes playing the game. Rules do not prevent people from playing baseball; they create the very practice that allows people to play baseball. A score of music imposes rules, but it also creates a pattern of conduct that enables people to produce music. Legal rules that enable the formation of corporations, that enable the use of wills and trusts, that create negotiable instruments, and that establish the practice of contracting all make practices that create new opportunities for individuals. And we have legal rules that establish roles individuals play within the legal system, such as judges, trustees, partners, and guardians. True, the legal rules that establish these roles constrain the behavior of individuals who occupy them, but rules also create the roles themselves. Without them an individual would not have the opportunity to occupy the role.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Formal Rules Create and Shape Productive Social Practices 

2. The Role of Rules in Enabling Structured Social Activities 

3. Centralized Rules as Foundations for Organized Human Activity 

4. Rules as the Framework for Role Creation and Social Opportunities 

 

Main Idea #1:

Centralized rules establish roles and practices, enabling productive activities.

 

Main Idea #2:

Rules not only regulate behavior but also create structured practices and roles, as seen in games, music, and legal systems, where they enable individuals to participate in organized activities and take on meaningful roles within a structured environment.

 

Summary:

Centralized rules define roles and practices that enable productive activities, such as sports, music, and legal systems. These rules establish opportunities and roles, allowing individuals to participate in organized and meaningful ways.

 

Key Points:

1. Rules in sports define the practices that constitute gameplay. 

2. Musical scores impose structure, enabling coordinated music production. 

3. Legal rules create frameworks for practices like corporations and contracts. 

4. Rules create roles like judges and trustees, providing organized opportunities.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 35: 자동차가 스포츠 관광 발전에 미친 영향

 

The expansion of sports tourism in the twentieth century has been influenced by further developments in transportation. Just as the railways revolutionized travel in the nineteenth century, so the automobile produced even more dramatic changes in the twentieth. The significance of the car in the development of sport and tourism generally has attracted considerable coverage and it has had no less an impact on sports tourism specifically. Although originally invented towards the end of the nineteenth century, it started to become a mass form of transport in the 1920s in the USA and rather later in Britain. Apart from its convenience and flexibility, the car has the additional advantages of affording access to many areas not served by public transport, as well as allowing the easy transport of luggage and equipment. As a result, it was invaluable for the development of many forms of sports tourism but especially those which require the transportation of people and equipment to relatively remote locations.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How the Automobile Revolutionized Sports Tourism in the Twentieth Century 

2. The Role of the Car in Expanding Access to Sports Tourism 

3. Transportation Advances and the Rise of Sports Tourism in Remote Areas 

4. The Automobile’s Impact on the Growth of Twentieth-Century Sports Tourism 

 

Main Idea #1:

The development of the automobile played a crucial role in the expansion of sports tourism.

 

Main Idea #2:

Cars provided convenient, flexible, and accessible transportation options, which made it easier to reach remote areas and transport equipment, significantly contributing to the growth of sports tourism in the twentieth century.

 

Summary:

The rise of the automobile in the twentieth century revolutionized sports tourism by offering flexibility, convenience, and access to areas beyond public transport routes. This enabled the growth of various sports tourism activities, especially those in remote locations.

 

Key Points:

1. Cars provided flexibility and access not available with public transport. 

2. The automobile became a mass form of transport in the 1920s in the USA. 

3. Cars allowed easy transport of luggage and equipment for sports tourism. 

4. Remote sports tourism locations became more accessible due to cars.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 36: 농업 공동체에서 평판이 시장 강제력을 형성하는 방식

 

The potential for market enforcement is greater when contracting parties have developed reputational capital that can be devalued when contracts are violated. Farmers and landowners develop reputations for honesty, fairness, producing high yields, and consistently demonstrating that they are good at what they do. In small, close-knit farming communities, reputations are well known. Over time landowners indirectly monitor farmers by observing the reported output, the general quality of the soil, and any unusual or extreme behavior. Farmer and landowner reputations act as a bond. In any growing season a farmer can reduce effort, overuse soil, or underreport the crop. Similarly, a landowner can undermaintain fences, ditches, and irrigation systems. Accurate assessments of farmer and landowner behavior will be made over time, and those farmers and landowners who attempt to gain at each other's expense will find that others may refuse to deal with them in the future.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Reputation in Market Enforcement for Farmers and Landowners 

2. How Reputational Capital Influences Contractual Trust in Farming Communities 

3. Reputation as a Deterrent to Contract Violations in Agricultural Markets 

4. Ensuring Fair Practices in Farming through Reputational Accountability 

 

Main Idea #1:

Reputational capital among farmers and landowners strengthens market enforcement.

 

Main Idea #2:

In close-knit farming communities, reputations for honesty and quality serve as a bond that deters contract violations, as individuals who exploit others may face social and economic exclusion over time.

 

Summary:

Reputation strengthens market enforcement in farming communities, where reputational capital discourages contract violations. Farmers and landowners maintain honesty and quality to avoid exclusion from future business opportunities.

 

Key Points:

1. Reputational capital reduces contract violations in farming communities. 

2. Farmers and landowners build reputations for honesty and quality production. 

3. Reputations act as a deterrent for exploiting each other. 

4. Violators may face exclusion from future economic interactions.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 37: 감정 전염이 새들의 포식자 회피 행동에서 배열 형태에 따라 미치는 영향

 

Watch the birds in your backyard. If one bird startles and flies off, others will follow, not waiting around to assess whether the threat is real. They have been infected by emotional contagion. In a long-term research project that Marc did with some of his students on patterns of antipredatory scanning by western evening grosbeaks, they found that birds in a circle showed more coordination in scanning than did birds who were feeding in a line. The birds in a line, who could only see their nearest neighbor, not only were less coordinated when scanning, but also were more nervous, changing their body and head positions significantly more than grosbeaks in a circle, where it was possible for each grosbeak to see every other grosbeak. Marc wondered whether the birds in line were more fearful because they didn't know what their flockmates were doing. Emotional contagion would have been impossible for individual grosbeaks in the linear array except with their nearest neighbors.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Emotional Contagion and Coordination in Bird Flocks 

2. How Group Positioning Affects Antipredatory Scanning in Birds 

3. Fear and Communication Patterns in Flock Arrangements of Grosbeaks 

4. The Role of Visual Access in Birds’ Antipredatory Behavior 

 

Main Idea #1:

Birds in a flock are affected by emotional contagion, responding to each other's fear signals.

 

Main Idea #2:

Research shows that grosbeaks positioned in a circle coordinate better and are less nervous compared to those in a line, suggesting that visual access to more flockmates enhances emotional contagion and reduces individual anxiety.

 

Summary:

Birds experience emotional contagion, as seen in grosbeaks, which scan more effectively and feel calmer in a circular formation than in a line. Visual access to more flockmates enhances coordination and reduces nervousness.

 

Key Points:

1. Birds respond to each other’s fear signals through emotional contagion. 

2. Grosbeaks in a circle coordinate scanning better than those in a line. 

3. Limited visibility in a line increases nervousness and position changes. 

4. Emotional contagion is facilitated by greater visual access to flockmates.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 38: 비밀 유지가 혁신 보호에 미치는 영향과 문제점

 

Trade secret law aims to promote innovation, although it accomplishes this objective in a very different manner than patent protection. Notwithstanding the advantages of obtaining a patent, many innovators prefer to protect their innovation through secrecy. They may believe that the cost and delay of seeking a patent are too great or that secrecy better protects their investment and increases their profit. They might also believe that the invention can best be utilized over a longer period of time than a patent would allow. Without any special legal protection for trade secrets, however, the secretive inventor risks that an employee or contractor will disclose the proprietary information. Once the idea is released, it will be "free as the air" under the background norms of a free market economy. Such a predicament would lead any inventor seeking to rely upon secrecy to spend an inordinate amount of resources building high and impassable fences around their research facilities and greatly limiting the number of people with access to the proprietary information.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Trade Secret Law in Protecting Innovation 

2. Balancing Secrecy and Patent Law in Innovation Protection 

3. How Trade Secret Law Reduces Risks for Secretive Innovators 

4. The Economic Rationale for Trade Secret Protection in Innovation 

 

Main Idea #1:

Trade secret law encourages innovation by protecting confidential information.

 

Main Idea #2:

Unlike patents, trade secret law offers inventors a way to protect innovations without public disclosure, preventing the costly risks associated with secrecy breaches and the need for extreme security measures to safeguard proprietary information.

 

Summary:

Trade secret law supports innovation by allowing inventors to protect confidential information without a patent. This reduces the risk of disclosure and minimizes the need for excessive security, enabling inventors to maintain a competitive advantage.

 

Key Points:

1. Trade secret law provides an alternative to patents for protecting innovations.

2. Innovators may prefer secrecy due to patent costs, delays, or time limits. 

3. Without trade secret protection, secrecy breaches could threaten inventions. 

4. Legal protection reduces the need for extreme security around inventions.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 39: 유지  수리의 과정이 기술의 수명을 연장하는 방식

 

By their very nature, the concepts of maintenance and repair are predominantly examined from a process-oriented perspective. The focus in related scholarly discourse often revolves around the lifespan or lifecycle of objects and technologies. In this context, maintenance and repair are considered practices that have the potential to prolong the existence of objects, ensuring their sustained utilization over an extended period. Krebs and Weber critically engage with anthropomorphic metaphors that imply a biography of things, appropriately highlighting that conventional understanding of the lifecycle of a technology, from its acquisition to its disposal from the household, provides an incomplete definition. In reality, objects do not conform to a linear lifecycle model; instead, they undergo breakdowns, await repairs, are stored away, or find themselves relegated to the basement, only to be rediscovered and repurposed later. Additionally, objects may enter recycling or second-hand cycles, leading to a dynamic afterlife marked by diverse applications. As such, the life of an object exhibits a far more complicated and adaptive path than a simplistic linear progression.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Beyond the Lifecycle: Rethinking Maintenance and Repair of Objects 

2. The Adaptive and Complex Lifespan of Everyday Technologies 

3. How Repair and Recycling Extend Object Lifespans Beyond Linear Models 

4. The Lifecycle Myth: Exploring the Dynamic Afterlife of Objects 

 

Main Idea #1:

Maintenance and repair practices extend the usability of objects beyond a simple lifecycle.

 

Main Idea #2:

Objects follow complex, non-linear lifecycles that involve breakdowns, repairs, repurposing, and recycling, demonstrating that their existence is dynamic and adaptable rather than following a predictable progression from acquisition to disposal.

 

Summary:

Maintenance and repair reveal that objects do not follow a linear lifecycle but have dynamic paths that include breakdowns, repairs, and repurposing. This view emphasizes a more complex existence, with objects often reentering use or finding new applications.

 

Key Points:

1. Maintenance and repair extend the lifespan of objects beyond linear models. 

2. Conventional lifecycle views offer an incomplete understanding of object usage.

3. Objects may be stored, rediscovered, and repurposed over time. 

4. Recycling and second-hand use add diverse afterlife applications for objects.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 40: 합성 식품 성분과 자연 식품 성분의 안전성 비교

 

People often assume that synthetic food ingredients are more harmful than natural ones, but this is not always the case. Typically, synthetic ingredients can be made in a precisely controlled fashion and have well-defined compositions and properties, allowing careful evaluation of their potential toxicity. On the other hand, natural ingredients often vary appreciably in their composition and properties depending on their origin, the time of year they were harvested, the climate they experienced throughout their lifetime, the soil quality, and how they were isolated and stored. These variations can make testing their safety extremely difficult ― one is never sure about the potential toxicity of minor components that may vary from time to time. In some cases, a natural food component has been consumed for hundreds or thousands of years without causing any obvious health problems and can, therefore, be assumed to be safe. However, one must still be very careful.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Comparing the Safety of Synthetic and Natural Food Ingredients 

2. Misconceptions About the Harmfulness of Synthetic Food Additives 

3. Variability in Natural Ingredients and Its Impact on Food Safety 

4. Precision vs. Variability: Safety Challenges of Food Ingredients 

 

Main Idea #1:

Synthetic ingredients are not necessarily more harmful than natural ingredients.

 

Main Idea #2:

While synthetic ingredients have consistent compositions that allow for precise safety evaluations, natural ingredients vary greatly, making it difficult to assess their safety due to potential changes in minor components.

 

Summary:

Synthetic ingredients often have controlled compositions that make toxicity evaluation easier, while natural ingredients can vary, complicating safety assessments. Though some natural components are historically safe, caution is still advised.

 

Key Points:

1. Synthetic ingredients allow for precise control and safety evaluation. 

2. Natural ingredients vary based on environmental factors and processing. 

3. Variability in natural components complicates toxicity assessments. 

4. Historical consumption of natural components suggests safety but requires caution.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 41~42: 인간 손의 진화가 도구 제작에 기여한 방식 설명

 

Imagine grabbing a piece of paper between your thumb and index finger. Maybe you already are, as you turn this page. We use this type of forceful, pad-to-pad precision gripping without thinking about it, and literally in a snap. Yet it was a breakthrough in human evolution. Other primates exhibit some kinds of precision grips in the handling and use of objects, but not with the kind of efficient opposition that our hand anatomy allows. In a single hand, humans can easily hold and manipulate objects, even small and delicate ones, while adjusting our fingers to their shape and reorienting them with displacements of our fingertip pads. Our relatively long, powerful thumb and other anatomical attributes, including our flat nails (which nearly all primates possess), make this possible. Just picture trying ― and failing ― to dog-ear this page with pointy, curved claws. With a unique combination of traits, the human hand shaped our history. No question, stone tools couldn't have become a keystone of human technology and subsistence without hands that could do the job, along with a nervous system that could regulate and coordinate the necessary signals. Anybody who's ever attempted to make a spear tip or arrowhead from a rock knows that it requires strong grips, constant rotation and repositioning, and forceful, careful strikes with another hard object. And even with a fair amount of know-how, it can be a bloody business.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolutionary Significance of the Human Precision Grip 

2. How Human Hand Anatomy Enabled Tool-Making and Survival 

3. Precision Gripping: A Defining Trait in Human Evolution 

4. The Role of Hand Anatomy in Shaping Human History and Technology 

 

Main Idea #1:

The human precision grip, enabled by hand anatomy, was a key evolutionary development.

 

Main Idea #2:

Unlike other primates, humans possess unique hand anatomy that allows for precise grip and manipulation, which was crucial for tool-making and advancing human technology, as well as being supported by a complex nervous system for coordination.

 

Summary:

The human hand’s unique anatomy enables precise grips necessary for manipulating objects, setting humans apart from other primates. This precision grip was essential for tool-making, shaping human history and survival.

 

Key Points:

1. The human precision grip is unique in its efficiency and force. 

2. Anatomical features like a long thumb and flat nails enable fine manipulation. 

3. Tool-making requires strong grips and careful hand coordination. 

4. A complex nervous system aids in regulating hand movements for precision.

 

 

[3] 2024 11 수능 – 43~45: 아버지와 아들이 함께 등산하며 관계를 회복하는 이야기

 

Do you remember when Sean used to tell me that I was the best dad in the world? Ethan asked his wife, Grace. Yes, I do. I always envied your relationship with Sean, she replied. Ethan then shared how things had changed since his son started middle school. Grace had noticed Ethan often pushing Sean to study harder. Maybe he isn't that into school right now. How about going hiking, just the two of you? she suggested. He agreed, and realizing that both his and Sean's hiking jackets were still at the laundry, he asked his wife to go and pick them up with him. When did you bring the jackets in? the clerk at the laundry asked. Maybe two weeks ago, Ethan replied. Then, Grace quickly reminded him, "Honey, we actually left them here a month ago." The clerk went into the storage area to look for the clothes. Finally, he returned with the jackets and handed them to Ethan. The clerk politely said, "I am sorry, but please collect your items earlier next time. Our storage is too full." Ethan felt embarrassed for the late collection and apologized. Ethan and Grace came back home with the jackets and checked if Sean had everything else he needed for hiking. Luckily, in his drawers they found his hat, shoes, sunglasses, and hiking sticks. When Sean returned from school, Ethan softly said, "Sean, let's go hiking this Saturday, just the two of us." Though Sean thanked him for the suggestion, he said he had to go to the library. Grace stepped in, "You know, the weather this weekend will be the best of the year. Why not enjoy it?" After a moment's hesitation, he agreed. The weather was perfect. Ethan and Sean set off hiking along the valley by Aicken Mountain. They walked in silence until Sean fell over a rock and twisted his ankle. Realizing he couldn't walk, Ethan carried his son down on his back. He felt Sean's heartbeat, something he hadn't felt since Sean was a baby. Suddenly, Sean said, "Dad, I'm sorry. At some point, I started to become afraid of disappointing you. But you are still the best dad." Energized, he felt no weight on his back and replied, "You are the best son, no matter what."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Rekindling a Father-Son Bond Through a Memorable Hiking Trip 

2. A Hiking Trip Brings Understanding Between Father and Son 

3. How a Father and Son Reconnected on Aicken Mountain 

4. Overcoming Expectations: A Father and Son’s Journey to Acceptance 

 

Main Idea #1:

Ethan and his son Sean struggle with growing distance as Sean starts middle school.

 

Main Idea #2:

Ethan, encouraged by Grace, takes Sean hiking to reconnect, leading to a heartfelt moment where Sean expresses his fear of disappointing his father, allowing them to reaffirm their love and understanding for each other.

 

Summary:

Ethan and Sean's relationship grows distant as Ethan pushes him academically. Prompted by Grace, Ethan invites Sean hiking, where Sean shares his fear of disappointing his father. They reconnect, both acknowledging their deep appreciation for one another.

 

Key Points:

1. Ethan feels distant from Sean as middle school changes their relationship. 

2. Grace suggests a father-son hike to rekindle their bond. 

3. A delay in picking up hiking jackets nearly disrupts the trip. 

4. After Sean injures his ankle, Ethan carries him, and they have a heartfelt conversation.

 

 

 

 

 

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[3] 2024 10 – 18: 해외 출장으로 디지털 마케팅 워크숍 연사 참석 불가 통보 이메일

 

I hope this email finds you well. Thank you for considering me as a speaker for the upcoming Digital Marketing Workshop. I appreciate the invitation and your thoughtfulness. The workshop sounds like an amazing event, and I would have loved to participate. However, I regret to inform you that I will be overseas on a business trip during the workshop. It is unfortunate that the timing does not work out. Although I cannot attend as a speaker this time, I remain hopeful for future opportunities where our schedules might coincide. I hope the workshop goes well.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Polite Decline to a Speaking Invitation Due to Schedule Conflict

2. Expressing Gratitude While Declining a Workshop Invitation

3. Professional Response: Unable to Attend Due to Overseas Commitment

4. Navigating a Scheduling Conflict with Courtesy and Hope for Future Opportunities

 

Main Idea #1:

The speaker expresses gratitude for the invitation to the Digital Marketing Workshop.

 

Main Idea #2:

Due to a scheduling conflict with a business trip, the speaker politely declines the invitation but expresses interest in future opportunities.

 

Summary:

The speaker appreciates the invitation to the Digital Marketing Workshop but cannot participate due to a prior overseas business commitment. They convey hope for potential future opportunities to collaborate and wish the event success.

 

Key Points:

1. Expresses gratitude for the invitation to the workshop.

2. Regretfully declines due to a scheduling conflict with a business trip.

3. Shows hope for future opportunities to participate as a speaker.

4. Offers well wishes for the success of the workshop.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 19: 숲에서 곰을 만나 공포에 빠진 경험과 안도감

 

Setting out to find some wood for the campfire, Sarah moved through the forest. Just then, she noticed an approaching danger ─ a large, threatening bear. Panic spread through her body. Frozen and unable to shout, she watched in horror. Her heart beat louder with each step the bear took. But then, as if by a miracle, the bear paused, looked around, and, uninterested, turned away, retreating into the shadows of the woods. When the bear had disappeared completely out of her sight, her knees nearly gave way. Sarah could finally let out the breath she had been holding. A wave of immense relief washed over her.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Close Encounter with Danger: Sarah’s Terrifying Moment in the Woods

2. Overcoming Fear: Sarah’s Unexpected Confrontation with a Bear

3. The Unexpected Relief After a Near-Encounter with a Wild Bear

4. Facing Fear: Sarah’s Brush with Danger in the Forest

 

Main Idea #1:

Sarah encounters a threatening bear while searching for wood in the forest, causing her to freeze in fear.

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite the danger, the bear unexpectedly loses interest and retreats, leaving Sarah relieved and overwhelmed by the close call.

 

Summary:

While gathering wood for a campfire, Sarah encountered a large bear, leaving her frozen in fear. To her immense relief, the bear lost interest and wandered off, allowing her to finally breathe again. The experience left Sarah shaken but grateful to have avoided danger.

 

Key Points:

1. Sarah encountered a bear while searching for campfire wood.

2. Fear paralyzed her as the bear approached.

3. The bear unexpectedly retreated, leaving Sarah unharmed.

4. Sarah felt a wave of relief after the bear disappeared.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 20: 음악이 자녀의 정서적, 사회적 발달에 미치는 긍정적 영향

 

There are few universals in this world, but among them are our love for our children and our love of music. When we hold a baby in our arms, comforting her with song, we are channelling the emotional power of music. We do so instinctively, just as our ancestors did. Music can be a powerful parental ally during the challenging child-rearing years. To successfully prepare our children for life in the twenty-first century, we will need to nurture qualities such as curiosity, imagination, empathy, creative entrepreneurship, and most of all resilience. Musical practice in early childhood develops all of the above and more. Research has shown that musical practice in early childhood is beneficial not only for mental acuity but for social and emotional development as well. Music is not just a hobby, a pleasant pastime; it is an integral part of what makes us happy, healthy, and whole. Indeed, if we want to do one thing to help our children develop into emotionally, socially, intellectually, and creatively competent human beings, we should start the musical conversation ─ the earlier the better.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Essential Role of Music in Early Childhood Development

2. How Music Enhances Emotional, Social, and Intellectual Growth in Children

3. Nurturing Future-Ready Qualities Through Early Musical Practice

4. The Universal Connection Between Music and Child Development

 

Main Idea #1:

Music is a universal part of human life, and it instinctively strengthens the bond between parents and children.

 

Main Idea #2:

Early childhood musical practice fosters qualities such as creativity, empathy, and resilience, promoting overall social, emotional, and intellectual development.

 

Summary:

Music connects parents and children on a deep, instinctive level and supports early development. Research shows that musical practice enhances mental, social, and emotional growth, nurturing essential qualities for success. Starting early can help children become well-rounded, competent individuals.

 

Key Points:

1. Music is a universal tool that instinctively strengthens the parent-child bond.

2. Early musical practice supports mental, social, and emotional development.

3. It nurtures key qualities such as creativity, empathy, and resilience.

4. Introducing music early in life benefits children's overall growth and competence.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 21: 집중의 중요성과 인터넷이 주의력에 미친 부정적 영향

 

In 1890, William James described attention as "the taking possession by the mind, in clear and vivid form, of one out of what seem several simultaneously possible objects or trains of thought." Attention is a choice we make to stay on one task, one line of thinking, one mental road, even as attractive off-ramps signal. When we fail to make that choice and allow ourselves to be frequently sidetracked, we end up in "the confused, dazed, scatterbrained state" that James said is the opposite of attention. Staying on one road got much harder when the internet arrived and moved much of our reading online. Every hyperlink is an off-ramp, calling us to abandon the choice we made moments earlier. Nicholas Carr, in his 2010 book, grieved his lost ability to stay on one path. Life on the internet changed how his brain sought out information, even when he was off-line trying to read a book. It reduced his ability to focus and reflect because he now craved a constant stream of stimulation: "Once I was a scuba diver in the sea of words. Now I zip along the surface like a guy on a Jet Ski."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Challenges of Maintaining Focus in the Digital Age

2. How the Internet Alters Our Ability to Sustain Attention

3. William James' Definition of Attention and Its Modern Implications

4. The Impact of Online Reading on Deep Focus and Reflection

 

Main Idea #1:

Attention involves consciously choosing to focus on a single task or thought, resisting distractions.

 

Main Idea #2:

The internet has made maintaining attention more difficult, as constant online stimuli train the brain to crave quick, superficial engagement rather than deep focus.

 

Summary:

William James described attention as choosing to focus on a single thought, resisting distractions. The rise of the internet has made this choice harder, with hyperlinks and online content constantly tempting users to shift focus. Nicholas Carr noted that frequent online reading reduced his ability to concentrate deeply, comparing his experience to skimming the surface rather than diving deep.

 

Key Points:

1. Attention requires the conscious choice to focus on one task, resisting distractions.

2. The internet has increased distractions, making sustained focus more difficult.

3. Hyperlinks act as temptations to divert attention from the chosen task.

4. Nicholas Carr observed that constant online engagement reduced his ability to read deeply and reflectively.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 22: 실천적 지식은 경험을 통해 형성되며 전수될  있는 

 

Technical, book knowledge consists of "formulated rules which are, or may be, deliberately learned." Practical knowledge, on the other hand, cannot be taught or learned but only transmitted and acquired. It exists only in practice. When we talk about practical knowledge, we tend to use bodily metaphors. We say that somebody has a touch for doing some activity ─ an ability to hit the right piano key with just enough force and pace. We say that somebody has a feel for the game, an intuition for how events are going to unfold, an awareness of when you should plow ahead with a problem and when you should put it aside before coming back to it. When the expert is using her practical knowledge, she isn't thinking more; she is thinking less. She has built up a repertoire of skills through habit and has thereby extended the number of tasks she can perform without conscious awareness. This sort of knowledge is built up through experience, and it is passed along through shared experience.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Distinction Between Technical Knowledge and Practical Intuition

2. Understanding the Nature of Practical Knowledge Through Experience

3. How Practical Knowledge Differs From Book Learning and Technical Rules

4. The Role of Experience in Developing Intuitive, Practical Skills

 

Main Idea #1:

Technical knowledge involves learning formulated rules, while practical knowledge is acquired through experience and practice.

 

Main Idea #2:

Practical knowledge is intuitive, relying on habits and skills developed through experience rather than conscious thought, and is passed on through shared experiences.

 

Summary:

Technical knowledge consists of learnable rules, while practical knowledge is intuitive and gained through experience. Practical skills are not consciously learned but developed through habit, allowing experts to perform tasks instinctively. This type of knowledge is passed along by sharing experiences rather than formal teaching.

 

Key Points:

1. Technical knowledge involves rules that can be deliberately learned.

2. Practical knowledge is intuitive and cannot be taught directly.

3. Experts use practical knowledge through habits, performing tasks without conscious thought.

4. Practical knowledge is acquired and passed on through shared experience.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 23: 인간이 그림을 만드는 본능적 욕구와 기억과의 관계

 

The human desire to make pictures is deeply rooted. At least 64,000 years ago, Neanderthals used colored oxide and charcoal to make paintings of large wild animals, tracings of human hands, and abstract patterns on cave and rock walls. Today, people create images with a multitude of mediums, including photography. What drives this picturemaking impulse? Some make pictures for commercial reasons. Others create informational systems or employ scientific imaging tools to visualize the unseen. Artists use images expressionistically, to conceptualize and articulate who they are and how they view the world. However, the fundamental motive for making the vast majority of pictures is a desire to preserve: to document, and therefore honor, specific people, events, and possessions of importance. Regardless of purpose, the making of images persists because words alone cannot always provide a satisfactory way to describe and express our relationship to the world. Pictures are an essential component of how humans observe, communicate, celebrate, comment, and, most of all, remember. What and how we remember shapes our worldview, and pictures can provide a stimulus to jog one's memory.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Deep-Rooted Human Impulse to Create and Preserve Through Images

2. Understanding the Diverse Motives Behind the Act of Picturemaking

3. How Pictures Serve as Tools for Memory, Expression, and Communication

4. The Timeless Drive to Document and Preserve Through Visual Art

 

Main Idea #1:

The impulse to create images is deeply rooted in humans and dates back to ancient times.

 

Main Idea #2:

People make pictures for various reasons, but the primary motive is to preserve memories and document meaningful aspects of life, as pictures help express and communicate what words alone cannot.

 

Summary:

Humans have a long history of creating images, driven by the desire to preserve and document important people, events, and objects. While some images are made for commercial, informational, or artistic reasons, the act of picturemaking persists because it helps express and communicate ideas and memories that words alone cannot fully capture.

 

Key Points:

1. The human impulse to create pictures dates back at least 64,000 years.

2. People make images for commercial, scientific, informational, and artistic purposes.

3. The fundamental motive for most picturemaking is the desire to preserve and honor important memories.

4. Pictures complement words by providing a way to express and remember aspects of life that shape our worldview.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 24: 유사한 관점을 가진 사람들과의 관계가 자아 형성에 미치는 영향

 

We naturally gravitate toward people whose views and beliefs are similar to our own, seeking what the eighteenth-century moral philosopher Adam Smith called "a certain harmony of minds." Spending time with people who share our opinions reinforces our group identity, strengthening trust, cooperation, equality, and productivity. Our shared reality grounds us not just in our common perceptions but in similar feelings and worldviews. This helps to preserve our core values and beliefs about ourselves. It also provides us with meaning and a feeling of self-worth. And with each decision or interaction that confirms our tribe's common experience, we get rewarded with the hormonal happiness we crave. Our perception of ourselves is a mixture of our own unique characteristics and our sense of belonging to our in-groups. In fact, our personal identity is so closely interwoven with our social identity that our brains can't tell them apart. If I put you in a scanner and ask you to talk about yourself and then about the groups to which you feel the closest affinity, it will activate the same neural networks in your brain.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Connection Between Personal Identity and Social Belonging

2. How Shared Beliefs Shape Group Identity and Self-Perception

3. The Role of Social Groups in Reinforcing Core Values and Self-Worth

4. Understanding the Interplay Between Personal and Social Identities

 

Main Idea #1:

People naturally seek out those with similar beliefs, which strengthens group identity and fosters trust and cooperation.

 

Main Idea #2:

Our personal and social identities are deeply interconnected, with shared experiences and group affiliations shaping how we perceive ourselves, providing meaning, and reinforcing self-worth.

 

Summary:

Humans tend to associate with those who share similar beliefs, as it fosters trust, cooperation, and group identity. This connection between personal and social identity is so strong that our brains process them similarly, highlighting how belonging to in-groups reinforces self-worth and a sense of meaning.

 

Key Points:

1. People are naturally drawn to those with similar views, which strengthens group identity.

2. Shared beliefs and experiences help preserve core values and provide a sense of self-worth.

3. Our brains do not distinguish between personal and social identities; both are interwoven.

4. Group affiliation reinforces trust, cooperation, and feelings of happiness and meaning.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 25: 2017 기계 학습을 이용한 스마트폰 앱의 인식  사용 비율

 

The above graph shows awareness and usage of smartphone applications featuring machine learning in 2017. In each of the five surveyed applications, the percentage of respondents demonstrating awareness was higher than that of respondents demonstrating usage. Predictive text had the highest percentages of respondents in both awareness and usage, among the five applications. The percentage of respondents displaying awareness of voice search was more than four times that of respondents using it. Voice-to-text showed a higher percentage of the respondents reporting awareness of it than email classification, while this was not the case in their usage. The percentage of respondents showing usage of automated photo classification was less than half of the percentage of those showing awareness of it.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Discrepancy Between Awareness and Usage of Machine Learning Apps in 2017

2. Awareness Surpasses Usage Across Machine Learning Smartphone Applications

3. Examining User Awareness and Engagement With Machine Learning Features

4. The Gap Between Knowing and Using Machine Learning Apps in 2017

 

Main Idea #1:

Awareness of machine learning smartphone applications was consistently higher than their actual usage across all surveyed features in 2017.

 

Main Idea #2:

Predictive text had the highest awareness and usage, while significant gaps existed for other applications, such as voice search and automated photo classification, where awareness was much greater than actual engagement.

 

Summary:

In 2017, awareness of machine learning smartphone apps was higher than usage for all surveyed features. Predictive text had the highest percentages for both metrics, while features like voice search and photo classification showed notable gaps, indicating that users were aware of these tools but less inclined to use them.

 

Key Points:

1. Awareness surpassed usage across all five surveyed machine learning applications.

2. Predictive text had the highest rates of both awareness and usage.

3. Voice search awareness was more than four times its usage rate.

4. Automated photo classification showed a significant gap, with less than half of those aware actually using it.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 26: 고고학자 Mary Leakey 업적과 아프리카에서의 중요한 발견들

 

Mary Douglas Leakey was born in 1913 in London, England in a family of scholars and researchers. Her father, who was an artist, took her to see the stone tools being studied by French prehistorians. This sparked her interest in archaeology. When she was just 17 years old, she served as an illustrator at a dig in England. Shortly after marrying Louis Leakey, she left for East Africa with her husband. Together, they made important fossil discoveries. In 1948, Mary found a partial skull fossil of Proconsul africanus on Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria. In 1959 in Tanzania, she discovered the skull of an early hominin that her husband named Zinjanthropus boisei, which is now known as Paranthropus boisei. Even after her husband's death in 1972, Mary continued her work in Africa. Mary died in 1996, in Nairobi, Kenya.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Life and Legacy of Mary Leakey: A Pioneer in Archaeology

2. Mary Leakey’s Significant Fossil Discoveries in East Africa

3. From Illustrator to Leading Archaeologist: The Journey of Mary Leakey

4. The Contributions of Mary Leakey to Early Hominin Research

 

Main Idea #1:

Mary Leakey developed an early interest in archaeology, which led to a lifelong career in fossil discoveries in East Africa.

 

Main Idea #2:

Throughout her career, Mary made significant contributions to the study of early hominins, including the discovery of important fossils like Proconsul africanus and Paranthropus boisei, continuing her work even after her husband's death.

 

Summary:

Mary Leakey, born in 1913 in London, became interested in archaeology at a young age and later made significant fossil discoveries in East Africa. Notable finds include the partial skull of Proconsul africanus and Paranthropus boisei. She continued her work after her husband’s death, contributing greatly to the field until her own passing in 1996.

 

Key Points:

1. Mary Leakey’s interest in archaeology began in childhood, inspired by exposure to stone tools.

2. She made significant fossil discoveries with her husband, Louis Leakey, in East Africa.

3. Key finds included Proconsul africanus in 1948 and Paranthropus boisei in 1959.

4. Mary continued her archaeological work after Louis Leakey’s death, maintaining her dedication to the field until 1996.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 29: 후손들이 은하계를 식민지화할 가능성과 관련 기술들

 

Sometime late in the next millennium, our descendants may head off to other star systems. They may use comets as stepping-stones, some of which are only loosely bound to our sun because they reach almost halfway to the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri. Our remote descendants may eventually colonize much of our galaxy just as the first living organisms on Earth once colonized Earth's young oceans. Interstellar migrations will depend on as yet unimagined technologies for driving ships, for maintaining sustainable environments, and for putting humans into hibernations lasting for centuries. Interstellar journeys will also depend on the existence of groups willing to risk long and dangerous voyages with little or no hope of returning. It would take spaceships traveling at 1 percent of the speed of light more than four hundred years to reach the Alpha Centauri system. But if they spread out from there at a similar rate, they could settle star systems throughout the Milky Way within one hundred million years, which is just a bit longer than the span of time since dinosaurs ruled our Earth.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Future of Humanity: Colonizing the Galaxy Through Interstellar Travel

2. The Challenges and Possibilities of Interstellar Migrations to Alpha Centauri

3. How Humanity Might Expand Across the Galaxy in the Next Millennium

4. Exploring the Potential for Galactic Colonization Through Advanced Technologies

 

Main Idea #1:

Future interstellar migrations may lead to humanity colonizing other star systems, beginning with those near our own, like Alpha Centauri.

 

Main Idea #2:

These journeys will require advanced, yet-to-be-invented technologies and the willingness of groups to embark on long, risky voyages, potentially enabling the colonization of the Milky Way over millions of years.

 

Summary:

In the distant future, humanity may expand to other star systems, starting with Alpha Centauri. This would require advanced technologies for space travel, sustainable environments, and human hibernation. Though the journeys would be long and risky, humanity could potentially settle the Milky Way over the course of one hundred million years.

 

Key Points:

1. Future interstellar migration may start with nearby star systems like Alpha Centauri.

2. Advanced, currently unimagined technologies will be needed for sustainable long-distance space travel.

3. Successful journeys will depend on groups willing to undertake long, dangerous trips with little hope of returning.

4. Humanity could potentially colonize the galaxy within one hundred million years, similar to the time span since dinosaurs existed.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 30: 어린 동물들이 계급질서에서 특별 대우를 받는 강아지 면허 설명

 

Notably, young animals of many species have a special status, a leeway period granted by older members of the group. This break from the hierarchy is called "puppy license" by the behaviorists who see it in dogs, but it's a feature of family dynamics in a range of species. Older animals will overlook, or gently correct, an inappropriate display of dominance as long as the offender is young enough not to know better. Puppy license also covers play: older dogs seem to enjoy puppy playfulness, and may encourage young dogs by wrestling more gently, barking more softly, and sometimes letting the puppies win. As soon as that young dog hits a certain point in adolescence, however, its puppy license expires. Behaviors that were lightheartedly tolerated just a few days before are now met with adult pushback. Although the dog is still young and may lack experience, it is challenged and treated like an adult. In the human world and in the dog world, as juveniles mature into wildhood and their puppy licenses are no longer valid, a tolerant world becomes irritated and intolerant.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Concept of "Puppy License" and Its Role in Animal Social Dynamics

2. How Young Animals Are Granted Leeway During Early Development

3. Understanding the Expiration of "Puppy License" in Animal Behavior

4. The Shift From Tolerance to Challenge as Juveniles Mature in the Animal World

 

Main Idea #1:

Young animals are granted a "puppy license," a period during which older members of the group tolerate or gently correct inappropriate behaviors.

 

Main Idea #2:

As juveniles mature, their "puppy license" expires, leading to stricter enforcement of social norms, as older members challenge and treat them as adults.

 

Summary:

Young animals often receive a "puppy license," where their playful or inappropriate behaviors are tolerated by older members. This leeway encourages learning and play, but once the juveniles reach a certain maturity, the tolerance fades, and they are treated as adults. This shift mirrors similar dynamics in the human world, where youthful freedom gives way to stricter expectations as individuals grow.

 

Key Points:

1. Young animals are granted a leeway period known as "puppy license" where their behaviors are more tolerated.

2. Older animals often enjoy and gently encourage playful interactions with younger ones.

3. The "puppy license" expires once the young animals reach adolescence, leading to stricter behavior correction.

4. This transition from tolerance to challenge is seen across different species, including humans.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 31: 과학 발전이  어려워지는 이유와 기존 이론의 한계

 

After we make some amount of scientific and technological progress, does further progress get easier or harder? Intuitively, it seems like it could go either way because there are two competing effects. On the one hand, we "stand on the shoulders of giants": previous discoveries can make future progress easier. On the other hand, we "pick the low-hanging fruit": we make the easy discoveries first, so those that remain are more difficult. You can only invent the wheel once, and once you have, it's harder to find a similarly important invention. Though both of these effects are important, when we look at the data it's the latter effect that predominates. Overall, past progress makes future progress harder. It's easy to see this qualitatively by looking at the history of innovation. Consider physics. In 1905, his "miracle year," Albert Einstein revolutionized physics, describing the photoelectric effect, Brownian motion, the theory of special relativity, and his famous equation, E=mc². He was twenty-six at the time and did all this while working as a patent clerk. Compared to Einstein's day, progress in physics is now much harder to achieve.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Challenge of Further Progress: Standing on Giants or Picking Low-Hanging Fruit?

2. Why Future Scientific and Technological Advances Become More Difficult Over Time

3. The Balance Between Past Discoveries and the Increasing Difficulty of Innovation

4. Understanding the Growing Challenge of Progress Through Historical Examples

 

Main Idea #1:

Progress in science and technology faces two opposing effects: building on past discoveries can make it easier, while exhausting simpler discoveries makes further progress harder.

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite the advantages of past discoveries, the data suggests that progress generally becomes more difficult over time, as evidenced by the increasing complexity of advancements in fields like physics compared to earlier periods.

 

Summary:

Further scientific and technological progress is influenced by two opposing effects: building on past discoveries and the depletion of easy innovations. Historical examples, such as Einstein’s revolutionary achievements in 1905, show that progress has become harder over time, indicating that the easier discoveries have already been made.

 

Key Points:

1. Progress can either be facilitated by past discoveries or hindered by the exhaustion of easy problems.

2. The "low-hanging fruit" effect suggests that simpler, foundational innovations are discovered first.

3. Historical data and examples indicate that future advances generally become more difficult.

4. Einstein's rapid progress in physics contrasts with the growing challenges faced by modern scientists.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 32: 유전자와 뇌의 구조가 행동에 미치는 영향과 환경의 역할

 

Behavior is, for the most part, a product of genes and brain neuropathways. Consider the elegant chemistry at work when living organisms move, think, behave, and act. Certainly, the environment is a factor here because it can influence how we act. An analogy would illustrate this adequately. Think of the environment as gasoline, and our body as the engine. Truly, the engine does not run without the gasoline, but all the intricate parts of the engine are the product of physical architecture, designed and assembled for a reactive purpose long before the gasoline is injected. Inject more gas and the engine accelerates, less, and it slows. The same is true for an organism. Behavior is a response to the environment. We have 'free will,' but the ultimate characteristic of that response can only act with respect to the architecture of our genes and our brain. In other words, the environment can, effectively, accelerate or slow down a potential behavior, but the engine for that behavior is already built and functional; therefore, the environment is but a catalyst.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Interaction Between Genes, Brain Architecture, and Environmental Influence on Behavior

2. Understanding Behavior: Genes as the Engine and Environment as the Catalyst

3. How Genetic and Neurological Structures Shape Behavioral Responses

4. The Role of Environmental Stimuli in Triggering Predetermined Behavioral Patterns

 

Main Idea #1:

Behavior is largely determined by genetic and neurological structures, with the environment influencing but not creating these behaviors.

 

Main Idea #2:

The environment acts as a catalyst, akin to gasoline for an engine, accelerating or decelerating behaviors that are ultimately governed by the existing architecture of genes and brain neuropathways.

 

Summary:

Behavior stems primarily from genes and brain structures, while the environment acts as a catalyst, influencing the expression of these behaviors. Like an engine that requires gasoline to run, behavior responds to environmental stimuli, but the genetic and neurological "engine" dictates how this response operates.

 

Key Points:

1. Genes and brain pathways are fundamental to determining behavior.

2. The environment influences behavior but does not create the underlying structure.

3. Behavior can be accelerated or slowed by environmental factors, similar to how gasoline affects an engine.

4. The architecture of genes and the brain ultimately governs the range of possible responses.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 33: 영아들이 의도적인 행동을 모방하는 사회 인지적 혁명 과정

 

The social-cognitive revolution at 1 year of age sets the stage for infants' second year of life, in which they begin to imitatively learn the use of all kinds of tools, artifacts, and symbols. For example, in a study by Meltzoff , 14-month-old children observed an adult bend at the waist and touch its head to a panel, thus turning on a light. They followed suit. Infants engaged in this somewhat unusual and awkward behavior, even though it would have been easier and more natural for them simply to push the panel with their hand. One interpretation of this behavior is that infants understood that the adult had the goal of illuminating the light and then chose one means for doing so, from among other possible means, and if they had the same goal, they could choose the same means. Similarly, Carpenter et al. found that 16-month-old infants will imitatively learn from a complex behavioral sequence only those behaviors that appear intentional, ignoring those that appear accidental. Young children do not just imitate the limb movements of other persons, they attempt to reproduce other persons' intended actions in the world.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Infants Learn Intentional Actions Through Imitation

2. The Role of Social-Cognitive Development in Early Imitative Learning

3. Understanding the Imitative Behaviors of Infants: Learning Through Intention

4. The Emergence of Goal-Oriented Imitation in Infants’ Second Year

 

Main Idea #1:

The social-cognitive revolution at around 1 year enables infants to begin imitative learning of tools, actions, and symbols by observing adults.

 

Main Idea #2:

Infants do not merely imitate actions but discern and reproduce the intentional behaviors of others, focusing on purposeful actions and ignoring those that appear accidental.

 

Summary:

Infants around 1 year old begin to imitatively learn how to use tools and symbols by observing the intentional actions of adults. Studies show that infants can differentiate between purposeful and accidental behaviors, choosing to imitate only those actions that appear to have a clear goal. This goal-oriented imitation is a key aspect of their early learning.

 

Key Points:

1. The social-cognitive revolution enables infants to start learning through imitation.

2. Infants observe and imitate adults' intentional actions, not just their movements.

3. Infants can distinguish between purposeful and accidental behaviors.

4. Imitative learning helps infants understand goal-directed actions and how to achieve them.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 34: 과학적 이론은 언제든지 오류가 입증될  있음을 설명

 

As an ideal of intellectual inquiry and a strategy for the advancement of knowledge, the scientific method is essentially a monument to the utility of error. Most of us gravitate toward trying to prove our beliefs, to the extent that we bother investigating their validity at all. But scientists gravitate toward falsification; as a community if not as individuals, they seek to disprove their beliefs. Thus, the defining feature of a hypothesis is that it has the potential to be proven wrong (which is why it must be both testable and tested), and the defining feature of a theory is that it hasn't been proven wrong yet. But the important part is that it can be ─ no matter how much evidence appears to confirm it, no matter how many experts endorse it, no matter how much popular support it enjoys. In fact, not only can any given theory be proven wrong; sooner or later, it probably will be. And when it is, the occasion will mark the success of science, not its failure. This was the crucial insight of the Scientific Revolution: that the advancement of knowledge depends on current theories collapsing in the face of new insights and discoveries.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Error and Falsification in the Advancement of Science

2. How the Scientific Method Embraces the Potential for Being Wrong

3. The Importance of Disproving Theories in Scientific Progress

4. Understanding the Utility of Error Through the Scientific Method

 

Main Idea #1:

The scientific method values falsification over confirmation, making error a crucial element in the advancement of knowledge.

 

Main Idea #2:

The potential for theories to be proven wrong is essential to scientific progress, as new insights and discoveries arise when existing theories collapse, highlighting the success rather than the failure of science.

 

Summary:

The scientific method is built around the principle of falsification, where hypotheses must be testable and capable of being proven wrong. This approach values error, as scientific progress depends on the eventual collapse of current theories in light of new discoveries. This insight from the Scientific Revolution underscores that disproving theories leads to the advancement of knowledge.

 

Key Points:

1. The scientific method prioritizes disproving rather than confirming beliefs.

2. A hypothesis must be testable, and a theory remains valid only as long as it hasn't been proven wrong.

3. Scientific progress occurs when current theories are challenged and replaced by new insights.

4. The process of falsification drives the advancement of knowledge, emphasizing the utility of error.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 35: 새로운 시스템 사용  개인적 필요가 사회적 목표와 충돌할  있음

 

It is important to remember that to achieve acceptance and use of new technologies/systems, the personal importance to the users has to be valued more highly than the degree of innovation. However, policies and political goals are often confused with the driver's personal goals. Societal goals and individual goals do not necessarily coincide. For example, the policy goal behind ISA (Intelligent Speed Adaptation; a system which warns the drivers when they exceed the speed limit, and may even prevent them from doing so) could be to increase traffic safety or to increase speed limit compliance. These goals might not be relevant to some drivers, for example, due to their feeling that safety measures are redundant because of their own personal driving skills or because speeding is not seen as a 'real crime.' Nevertheless, they might find that the system helps them to avoid speeding tickets or they want to use the system simply because they have a general interest in innovative systems.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Balancing Innovation and User Relevance in Technology Adoption

2. The Challenge of Aligning Policy Goals With Personal User Interests

3. Understanding User Motivation: Beyond Innovation in System Acceptance

4. How Personal Relevance Drives Acceptance of New Technologies

 

Main Idea #1:

For new technologies to be accepted, the personal importance to users should be prioritized over the level of innovation.

 

Main Idea #2:

Policies and societal goals may not align with individual drivers' goals, as seen with systems like ISA, where personal motivations, such as avoiding tickets, can lead to acceptance even if the policy goals are less relevant to users.

 

Summary:

The acceptance of new technologies depends more on their personal relevance to users than on their innovative features. While policy goals, such as improving safety with ISA, may not align with individual drivers' views, personal motivations, like avoiding speeding tickets or an interest in new systems, can still drive user adoption.

 

Key Points:

1. Personal relevance is crucial for the acceptance of new technologies.

2. Policy goals often do not align with individual users' motivations.

3. Drivers may not see systems like ISA as necessary for safety but might still adopt them for practical reasons.

4. Personal benefits, such as avoiding penalties, can influence technology acceptance more than policy-driven goals.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 36: 나이가 들면서 비언어적 감정 신호를 감지하는 능력이 약해지는 현상

 

From infancy, even before we learn to speak, we absorb how to infer people's emotions from their behaviors. As we grow older, however, this capacity can atrophy. We start to pay increasing attention to what people say rather than what they do, to the point where we can fail to notice nonlinguistic clues. Spoken language is so information rich that it lulls us into ignoring hints that someone might be, say, upset and instead focus on their words when they say, It's nothing. I feel fine. Some people, however, have a talent for detecting emotions, even when they're unspoken. We all know people like this: Friends who seem to intuit when we're feeling down, even if we haven't said anything; managers who sense when a kind word is needed to help us get over the hump at work. It's natural to assume these people are unusually observant, or uncommonly sensitive. Sometimes they are. But years of research indicates this is a skill anyone can develop. We can learn to identify the nonverbal clues that indicate someone's true emotions and use these hints to understand what they are feeling.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Rediscovering the Skill of Reading Nonverbal Emotional Clues

2. How to Enhance Emotional Awareness Beyond Spoken Language

3. The Decline and Potential Revival of Nonverbal Emotional Sensitivity

4. Developing the Ability to Detect Unspoken Emotions Through Observation

 

Main Idea #1:

From a young age, we naturally learn to infer emotions from behaviors, but this skill can weaken as we grow older and focus more on verbal communication.

 

Main Idea #2:

Though some people seem naturally adept at sensing emotions, research suggests that anyone can develop the ability to detect nonverbal clues and understand unspoken feelings.

 

Summary:

While we innately learn to read emotions from behaviors, this ability can diminish as we start to rely more on spoken language. Some individuals seem naturally skilled at detecting unspoken emotions, but research shows that it is a skill anyone can develop by learning to observe nonverbal cues that reveal true feelings.

 

Key Points:

1. We naturally learn to infer emotions from behaviors in infancy, even before speaking.

2. This skill can weaken as we grow older and focus more on verbal communication.

3. Some people seem naturally talented at detecting unspoken emotions, but this is a learnable skill.

4. Research indicates that by observing nonverbal clues, anyone can develop the ability to sense true emotions.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 37: 우리가 아는 것과 모르는 것에 대한 인식 감정 설명

 

Some epistemic feelings let us know that we know. These include the feeling of knowing, the feeling of certainty, and the feeling of correctness. For example, you feel sure that "1666" is the answer to the question, "When did the Great Fire of London occur?" Feeling that you know, even that you are sure, is not unfailing. We can be mistaken in those feelings. Other epistemic feelings alert our attention to what we do not yet know. Curiosity, awe, and wonder fall into this category. As with the feelings of knowing, we can ask whether feelings of not-yet-knowing are necessarily right. It does seem that if you wonder at something, there is something that prompted you to wonder. This feeling alerts you to the fact that your current body of knowledge ─ the schemas, heuristics, and other information you use ─ did not prepare you for the thing you wonder at. As such, wonder is a useful emotion, because it points to gaps in what you thought you knew.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Epistemic Feelings: Knowing and the Gaps in Knowledge

2. The Role of Epistemic Feelings in Awareness of Knowledge and Curiosity

3. How Feelings of Knowing and Wonder Shape Our Understanding

4. The Significance of Epistemic Feelings in Identifying Knowledge and Ignorance

 

Main Idea #1:

Epistemic feelings, such as the feeling of knowing and certainty, indicate when we believe we have knowledge, though they can sometimes be mistaken.

 

Main Idea #2:

Feelings like curiosity and wonder alert us to gaps in our knowledge, indicating when our existing understanding is inadequate, and encouraging exploration and learning.

 

Summary:

Epistemic feelings help us recognize both what we believe we know and what we do not yet understand. While feelings of knowing can sometimes be mistaken, emotions like curiosity and wonder signal gaps in our knowledge, prompting us to explore and address what we are not prepared for.

 

Key Points:

1. Epistemic feelings include certainty, correctness, and the sense of knowing.

2. These feelings are not always accurate and can lead to mistaken beliefs.

3. Curiosity and wonder are epistemic feelings that indicate a lack of knowledge.

4. Wonder is valuable because it highlights gaps in our understanding, prompting further inquiry.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 38: 기억이 왜곡되는 이유와 이것이 뉴스 인식에 미치는 영향

 

Memory often plays tricks. According to Mlodinow, we give "unwarranted importance to memories that are the most vivid and hence most available for retrieval ─ our memory makes it easy to remember the events that are unusual and striking not the many events that are normal and dull." The self-serving bias works because, as Trivers observes, "There are also many processes of memory that can be biased to produce welcome results. Memories are continually distorting in self-serving ways." A recent study argues that several forms of cognitive bias cause distortions in storing and retrieving memories. This, in turn, has a bearing on theories of agenda setting, priming, and framing, which argue that how people respond to the news is strongly influenced by what is most easily and readily accessible from their memories. But what if memories about news stories are faulty and distort, forget, or invent what was actually reported? In such cases, it may be the manipulation of memories in individual minds that primes, frames, and sets the agenda, not the original news stories.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Impact of Cognitive Biases on Memory and Media Perception

2. How Memory Distortions Influence Agenda Setting and Priming

3. Understanding the Self-Serving Nature of Memory and Its Biases

4. The Role of Faulty Memories in Shaping Responses to News Stories

 

Main Idea #1:

Memory tends to give undue importance to vivid, striking events while neglecting ordinary ones, leading to distortions influenced by self-serving biases.

 

Main Idea #2:

Cognitive biases in memory storage and retrieval can affect how people respond to news, potentially shaping perceptions through distorted memories rather than the original information.

 

Summary:

Memory is prone to self-serving distortions, often giving more importance to vivid, unusual events and neglecting the ordinary. Cognitive biases can lead to faulty memories, which influence how people respond to news, suggesting that perceptions may be shaped more by distorted recollections than by the original stories themselves.

 

Key Points:

1. Memory favors vivid and striking events, leading to biased recollection.

2. Self-serving distortions can alter how we remember events.

3. Cognitive biases can cause memory distortions that impact responses to news.

4. Faulty memories may prime and frame perceptions, independent of the original news content.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 39: 차별 방정식 대신 간단한 신체 동작을 통해 공을 잡는 방법

 

One way to catch a fly ball is to solve all the differential equations governing the ball's trajectory as well as your own movements and at the same time reposition your body based on those solutions. Unfortunately, you don't have a differential equation-solving device in your brain, so instead you solve a simpler problem: how to place the glove most effectively between the ball and your body. The cerebellum assumes that your hand and the ball should appear in similar relative positions for each catch. So, if the ball is dropping too fast and your hand appears to be going too slowly, it will direct your hand to move more quickly to match the familiar relative position. These simple actions by the cerebellum to map sensory inputs onto muscle movements enable us to catch the ball without solving any differential equations. We are also able to use the cerebellum to anticipate what our actions would be even if we don't actually take them. Your cerebellum might tell you that you could catch the ball but you're likely to crash into another player, so maybe you should not take this action.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How the Cerebellum Simplifies Complex Actions in Catching a Fly Ball

2. The Role of the Cerebellum in Coordinating Movements Without Complex Calculations

3. Simplified Problem-Solving: How We Catch a Ball Without Solving Equations

4. Understanding the Cerebellum’s Role in Anticipating and Coordinating Movements

 

Main Idea #1:

The cerebellum helps us catch a ball by simplifying the problem, using familiar relative positions rather than solving complex differential equations.

 

Main Idea #2:

By mapping sensory inputs onto muscle movements, the cerebellum allows us to perform coordinated actions and even anticipate the consequences of movements without actually taking them.

 

Summary:

Catching a fly ball doesn’t require solving complex differential equations; instead, the cerebellum simplifies the process by guiding movements based on familiar sensory inputs. It maps muscle actions to match known patterns, helping to coordinate and anticipate actions, such as adjusting hand speed or deciding not to catch the ball to avoid collisions.

 

Key Points:

1. Catching a ball is simplified by the cerebellum without complex calculations.

2. The cerebellum matches sensory inputs to familiar muscle movements to guide actions.

3. It allows us to adjust movements, such as speeding up or slowing down, based on the ball's trajectory.

4. The cerebellum also anticipates potential outcomes, helping to make decisions about whether or not to act.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 40: 시의 불가역적 형식이 철학적 탐구에 미치는 영향 설명

 

Philosophical interest in poetry has been dominated by the question of whether poetry can aid philosophical thought and promote philosophical inquiry. This focus reflects a tradition of philosophers like Pope and Rumi presenting their philosophical work in verse. In addition, poets like William Wordsworth and T. S. Eliot have been celebrated as poet-philosophers, with their work valued as the product of philosophy through poetry. However, arguments against poetry having a role to play in philosophical inquiry have tended to focus on poetry's (negative) relationship to truth (or, as John Koethe puts it, poetry's indifference to truth). Although we may accept works of poetry as having philosophical themes, this does not amount to doing philosophy through poetry. One such argument hinges on the non-paraphrasability of poetry and form-content unity. The thought goes, if poetry is to play a role in philosophy, then it needs to be paraphrasable (that is, its content must be separable from its form). The assumption is that paraphrase is a mark of understanding and indicates that some proposition has a fixed meaning and that only a proposition with a fixed meaning can be evaluated in terms of truth or falsity. Poetry resists paraphrase: to change the words is to change the poem.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Debate Over Poetry’s Role in Philosophical Inquiry

2. Can Poetry Contribute to Philosophy? Exploring the Limits of Paraphrase

3. The Tension Between Poetry and Truth in Philosophical Thought

4. Understanding the Philosophical Value and Limitations of Poetry

 

Main Idea #1:

There is a longstanding debate about whether poetry can contribute to philosophical inquiry, with some valuing poetry's role in presenting philosophical themes.

 

Main Idea #2:

Critics argue that poetry’s resistance to paraphrase and its form-content unity limit its philosophical role, as philosophy requires clear propositions that can be evaluated for truth.

 

Summary:

While poetry has been appreciated for its philosophical themes, there is debate over its role in philosophical inquiry. Some argue that poetry’s resistance to paraphrase restricts its ability to function as philosophy, as philosophical ideas need to be expressed in clear, paraphrasable propositions that can be evaluated for truth or falsity.

 

Key Points:

1. Philosophical interest in poetry has focused on its potential to aid philosophical thought.

2. Historical figures like Pope, Rumi, Wordsworth, and Eliot are seen as merging philosophy with poetry.

3. Critics highlight poetry’s resistance to paraphrase, arguing this limits its philosophical value.

4. Clear, fixed propositions are necessary for philosophical evaluation, which poetry’s form-content unity complicates.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 41~42: 앵무새의 소리와 돌에 새겨진 문양이 의미를 가질  없는 이유

 

Vocal sounds produced by parrots, regardless of the fact that they may be audibly indistinguishable from spoken words and regardless of the fact that someone or some group of people may take them to be words, are not words. They are not given a semantic dimension by physical similitude to spoken words. Nor can the "talk" of a parrot be given a semantic dimension by being taken to be a set of linguistic acts. In like manner, weather etchings on a stone or shapes in the clouds, regardless of how physically similar they may be to written words or drawings of objects and regardless of what they are taken to be by observers, are not words or pictures. They do not have the appropriate etiology and they have no inherent semantic content or object. They are simply physical objects that resemble certain other things. For observers, they may call to mind the things they resemble. In this regard, they may function as natural signs by virtue of the physical resemblance, but they have no semantic content about which one could be right or wrong. If people take A to be a sign of B by virtue of some nonsemantic relation that holds, or is believed to hold, between A and B, A is a sign of B. But words, pictures, and images are not that way. They contain a semantic content to be understood.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Difference Between Natural Signs and Semantic Content in Communication

2. Understanding Why Parrot Vocalizations Lack True Semantic Meaning

3. Distinguishing Physical Resemblance From Semantic Content in Words and Signs

4. Why Physical Similarity Does Not Equate to Semantic Understanding

 

Main Idea #1:

Vocalizations by parrots and natural patterns like weather etchings do not constitute words or pictures because they lack inherent semantic content, even if they resemble or are taken to be linguistic acts.

 

Main Idea #2:

True words, pictures, and images contain semantic content that is understood beyond mere physical resemblance, unlike natural signs, which function based on resemblance without conveying fixed meaning.

 

Summary:

Parrot vocalizations and natural patterns may resemble spoken words or images, but they do not have semantic content, as they lack the appropriate origins and inherent meaning. While natural signs may call to mind what they resemble, true words and pictures contain specific semantic content to be understood, distinguishing them from simple physical resemblance.

 

Key Points:

1. Parrot vocal sounds, despite resembling words, lack inherent semantic meaning.

2. Natural patterns, like weather etchings or cloud shapes, are not words or images but physical objects with no semantic content.

3. Physical resemblance alone does not create semantic meaning.

4. True words and pictures contain specific semantic content that allows them to be understood beyond mere resemblance.

 

 

[3] 2024 10 – 43~45: 눈사람과 토끼의 교환과 우정 이야기

 

One frosty morning, a rabbit was jumping about on a hill. There stood a snowman which had been made by some children. He had a broom in his hand and a carrot nose. The rabbit saw the carrot and swallowed hard. "I will have a delicious breakfast," he thought and jumped up, reaching out for the snowman's nose. But before the rabbit even touched him, something hit him hard. "Go Away!" the snowman threatened him with his great broom. "Sorry, Mr. Snowman, I just..." murmured the rabbit. "You wanted to eat my nose!," he shouted. "I was so hungry and it looked so tasty," apologized the rabbit. The snowman thought for a moment. "Hmm... Here, I am bored by myself. I would like to go to the village where the children are. If you take me there, I'll give you my carrot," said the snowman. Excited by the offer, the rabbit told the snowman to wait and disappeared. He returned shortly, dragging a sled and said to the snowman, "Let's go!" The sled ran smoothly over the snow. The snowman with joy waved his broom. After a while, they arrived in the middle of the village. "Here we are," said the rabbit. "Thank you. Here's the carrot," said the snowman, giving him his carrot. The rabbit hesitated for a moment. "Come on, take it. I have a feeling that I'll get a new one," urged the snowman. He finally accepted the carrot and leapt back into the woods. Not long after, the children gathered around the snowman. Noticing that he had no nose, they gave him a fresh carrot. From that time on, the snowman stood in the middle of the village, with a broom in his hand and a marvelous new carrot nose.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Snowman's Generous Deal: A Rabbit's Journey for a Carrot

2. How a Hungry Rabbit Helped a Lonely Snowman Find Friends

3. The Snowman and the Rabbit: A Tale of Kindness and Compromise

4. A Winter Adventure: The Snowman's Wish and the Rabbit's Reward

 

Main Idea #1:

A hungry rabbit tried to take the snowman's carrot nose, but the snowman stopped him and offered a deal instead.

 

Main Idea #2:

The snowman promised the rabbit his carrot nose if the rabbit took him to the village. After the rabbit helped, the snowman received a new nose from the children, showing how kindness was rewarded.

 

Summary:

A rabbit attempted to take a snowman’s carrot nose out of hunger but was stopped. The snowman offered his carrot if the rabbit would take him to the village. After the rabbit helped, the snowman kept his promise, and soon the children gave him a new nose, rewarding his generosity.

 

Key Points:

1. A hungry rabbit wanted the snowman’s carrot nose for breakfast.

2. The snowman offered the carrot in exchange for being taken to the village.

3. The rabbit helped the snowman, and he fulfilled his promise by giving the carrot.

4. The snowman received a new nose from the children, showing how kindness was reciprocated.

 

 



 

 

 

 

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[2] 2024 10 – 18: 추가 예산이 필요한 이유와 해결을 요청하는 이메일

 

Dear Executive Manager Schulz, It is a week before the internship program starts. I am writing to bring your attention to a matter that requires immediate consideration regarding the issue my department has. As the coordinator, it is becoming apparent to me that the budget, previously approved by your department, needs some adjustments in order to meet the emerging modifications. Since my department has hired three more interns than planned initially, the most expensive need is for additional funding to cover their wages, training costs, and materials. I kindly request an additional budget allocation for these expenses. Please refer to the attachment for details. Thank you for your attention. Best regards, Matt Perry

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Request for Additional Budget Allocation for Internship Program

2. Budget Adjustment Needed Due to Increase in Intern Hires

3. Urgent Request for Budget Revisions for Upcoming Interns

4. Additional Funding Required for Expanded Internship Program

 

Main Idea #1:

The coordinator is requesting a budget adjustment for the internship program due to an increase in the number of interns.

 

Main Idea #2:

With three more interns hired than originally planned, additional funds are needed to cover their wages, training, and materials, prompting the coordinator to seek extra budget allocation from the executive manager.

 

Summary:

The coordinator requests additional budget allocation to accommodate three extra interns hired for the upcoming program. More funds are needed to cover their wages, training, and materials, and details are provided in the attachment. 

 

Key Points:

1. The budget needs adjustment due to increased intern hires.

2. Three additional interns have been recruited.

3. Extra funds are required for wages, training, and materials.

4. The coordinator has attached details for the manager's consideration.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 19: 이름 철자 실수로 인해 예약 확인이 지연된 경험

 

Katie approached the hotel front desk to check-in but an unexpected event unfolded. The receptionist couldn't find her reservation under the name 'Katie'. I'm sorry, but I can't seem to locate a reservation under that name, the receptionist said. No way, I definitely made a reservation on the phone, Katie said, puzzled. The receptionist asked, "Can you tell me your phone number?" and Katie told it to him, thinking 'What happened? Did I make a mistake?' Just a moment, the receptionist said, typing deliberately on the keyboard. I found it! It seems there was a small misspelling. Your reservation is under 'K-A-T-Y', the receptionist explained. With a sense of ease, Katie watched her reservation appearing on the screen. With her heart slowing to a gentle rhythm, she proceeded with her check-in, thinking that a simple misspelling might have ruined her plans.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Minor Spelling Error Causes Confusion at Hotel Check-In

2. How a Simple Misspelling Almost Ruined Katie's Reservation

3. The Unexpected Check-In Mix-Up: A Story of a Name Error

4. Resolving a Hotel Reservation Error Due to a Misspelled Name

 

Main Idea #1:

Katie encountered an issue at the hotel check-in when the receptionist couldn’t find her reservation due to a misspelling.

 

Main Idea #2:

After providing her phone number, the receptionist discovered that Katie’s reservation was listed under a misspelled name, resolving the issue and allowing her to check-in without further problems.

 

Summary:

Katie’s hotel check-in was delayed because the receptionist couldn’t find her reservation due to a name misspelling. After verifying her phone number, the receptionist located the booking, and Katie checked in, relieved that the issue was resolved.

 

Key Points:

1. Katie’s reservation was not found under the expected name.

2. She confirmed her phone number to help locate the booking.

3. The issue was due to a simple misspelling of her name.

4. The reservation was found, allowing Katie to proceed with check-in.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 20: 수학적 비판적 사고를 교육과 의사결정 과정에서 강조해야 

 

To be mathematically literate means to be able to think critically about societal issues on which mathematics has bearing so as to make informed decisions about how to solve these problems. Dealing with such complex problems through interdisciplinary approaches, mirroring real-world problems requires innovative ways of planning and organizing mathematical teaching methods. Navigating our world means being able to quantify, measure, estimate, classify, compare, find patterns, conjecture, justify, prove, and generalize within critical thinking and when using critical thinking. Therefore, making decisions, even qualitatively, is not possible without using mathematics and critical thinking. Thus, teaching mathematics should be done in interaction with critical thinking along with a decision-making process. They can be developed into the mathematical context, so that there is no excuse to not explicitly support students to develop them.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Critical Thinking in Mathematical Literacy

2. Integrating Mathematics and Critical Thinking for Real-World Problem Solving

3. Why Teaching Math Requires More Than Just Numbers: A Critical Approach

4. Developing Decision-Making Skills Through Mathematical and Critical Thinking

 

Main Idea #1:

Mathematical literacy involves the ability to use critical thinking to address real-world problems and make informed decisions.

 

Main Idea #2:

Teaching mathematics should incorporate critical thinking and decision-making processes, reflecting real-world interdisciplinary challenges and encouraging students to develop these skills within a mathematical context.

 

Summary:

Mathematical literacy means applying critical thinking to real-world problems for informed decision-making. Effective math teaching should integrate critical thinking and decision-making skills, helping students navigate complex problems by quantifying, analyzing, and generalizing within a mathematical framework.

 

Key Points:

1. Mathematical literacy requires critical thinking for problem-solving.

2. Real-world issues demand an interdisciplinary approach to math.

3. Teaching math should involve planning that integrates decision-making.

4. Students should develop critical thinking skills within mathematical contexts.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 21: 덕목은 일시적 충동이 아니라 지속적인 도덕적 습관에서 형성됨

 

Imagine that your usually stingy friend delights in buying you a Christmas present after taking a generosity booster. How would you feel? Undoubtedly, there is something praiseworthy about the action. You'd be pleased to receive the gift. You'd say 'thank you', and mean it. But his change of heart is not entirely satisfying. According to Zagzebski, an American philosopher, he is not really generous. When we praise someone's character, we use words for various virtues: 'generous', 'kind', 'courageous', etc. A person who gives one gift isn't generous. Instead, generosity is a stable part of a person's 'moral identity', an emotional habit that is part of who you are. Thus virtues, as opposed to nontypical impulse, are the result of your personal history. They are part of who you are, as they are part of how your character was formed. Instant virtue is therefore impossible. Popping a pill cannot make you a better person.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Why Instant Virtue Cannot Replace True Generosity

2. The Difference Between Genuine Virtue and Momentary Acts of Kindness

3. Understanding Virtue: Why Character Cannot Be Changed Instantly

4. The Impossibility of Instant Moral Transformation Through Quick Fixes

 

Main Idea #1:

Genuine virtues like generosity are stable parts of one's character, not the result of temporary actions or impulses.

 

Main Idea #2:

According to philosopher Zagzebski, virtues are formed through one's personal history and emotional habits, making instant transformations impossible; actions influenced by quick solutions, like a 'generosity booster,' do not reflect true moral character.

 

Summary:

Virtue, such as generosity, is a stable trait developed through a person's history and habits, not a fleeting impulse. Zagzebski argues that instant changes, like taking a 'generosity booster,' cannot produce true moral transformation, as genuine virtues are part of one's established character.

 

Key Points:

1. Genuine virtues are consistent traits, not occasional actions.

2. Temporary impulses do not reflect a person's true character.

3. Virtues are formed through personal history and emotional habits.

4. Instant solutions, like pills, cannot create real moral virtues.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 22: 이중성 시스템을 활용해 별의 질량을 계산하는 방법 설명

 

To determine the mass of my bowling ball, I might put it onto a balance and compare it with a known mass, such as a number of metal cubes each weighing 1, 10, or 100 grams. Things get much more complicated if I want to know the mass of a distant star. How do I measure it? We can roughly say that measuring the mass of a star involves various theories. If we want to measure the mass of a binary star, we first determine a center of mass between the two stars, then their distance from that center which we can then use, together with a value for the period and a certain instance of Kepler's Third Law, to calculate the mass. In other words, in order to "measure" the star mass, we measure other quantities and use those values, together with certain equations, to calculate the mass. Measurement is not a simple and unmediated estimation of independently existing properties, but a determination of certain magnitudes before the background of a number of accepted theories.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How to Measure Star Masses: Beyond Simple Weight Comparisons

2. Understanding the Complex Process of Determining Star Mass

3. The Role of Theories in Measuring the Mass of Distant Stars

4. From Bowling Balls to Stars: Different Approaches to Mass Measurement

 

Main Idea #1:

Measuring the mass of a distant star requires indirect methods, relying on various theories and calculations.

 

Main Idea #2:

Unlike simple weight measurements, determining star mass involves calculating other values, such as distance and orbital period, and applying theoretical models, demonstrating that measurements are guided by accepted scientific principles rather than direct estimations.

 

Summary:

Measuring the mass of a star, unlike that of everyday objects, involves indirect calculations using theories like Kepler's laws. Scientists determine other quantities, such as distance and period, and use equations to estimate the mass, showing that scientific measurement depends on established models and not direct comparisons.

 

Key Points:

1. Measuring star mass differs from weighing common objects.

2. Binary star mass estimation uses distance, period, and theoretical models.

3. Kepler's Third Law helps calculate mass from other observed quantities.

4. Measurements rely on accepted theories, not direct, simple estimations.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 23: 쾌락과 고통의 균형이 신체의 항상성을 유지하는 방식

 

Based on discoveries in neuroscience, pain and pleasure are formed and processed in the same area of the brain. Our bodies constantly strive for homeostasis, which is defined as the balance of bodily functions. Without the body's effective compensatory mechanisms, which may cushion potential highs and lows, we would not be capable of surviving. Pleasure and pain are like two sides of the same coin; they seem to work together and are heavily reliant on one another and keep balance. If you imagine pleasure and pain as the two opposite points on a scale, you can easily understand that as one of the two points rises, the other must correspondingly fall. We've all heard the expression, "No pain, no gain." Well, according to psychiatrist Dr. Anna Lembke, there may be some truth to these words. She says that our attempts to escape being miserable are in fact making us even more miserable. This is because pain is actually an essential component of our ability to maintain a neutral state, and allowing it will in turn reset our internal scale back to balance.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Interconnected Relationship Between Pain and Pleasure in the Brain

2. How Pain and Pleasure Work Together to Maintain Balance

3. Understanding Homeostasis: Why Pain is Essential for Emotional Balance

4. Dr. Anna Lembke on the Necessity of Pain for Mental Well-Being

 

Main Idea #1:

Pain and pleasure are processed in the same brain area, working together to maintain bodily balance or homeostasis.

 

Main Idea #2:

According to Dr. Anna Lembke, avoiding pain can disrupt our internal balance, as pain is a necessary part of resetting the body's equilibrium; attempts to escape discomfort may lead to greater misery by preventing this essential recalibration.

 

Summary:

Pain and pleasure are interconnected, processed in the same brain region, and essential for maintaining homeostasis. Dr. Anna Lembke explains that pain helps reset our internal balance, suggesting that avoiding discomfort can lead to more significant imbalance and misery.

 

Key Points:

1. Pain and pleasure are processed in the same area of the brain.

2. They function together to maintain homeostasis.

3. Avoiding pain can disrupt internal balance and lead to greater discomfort.

4. Experiencing pain may be necessary to reset and restore equilibrium.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 24: 지속적인 제품 업그레이드 주기로 소비자의 욕구를 형성하는 방식

 

Manufacturers masterfully sow seeds of doubt about the adequacy of our current devices. Suddenly, the phone that was your lifeline a year ago is now a museum piece, unable to keep pace with your digital demands. And thus, the itch to upgrade begins, often before there's a genuine need. This cycle isn't just confined to our digital companions. It spills over into almost every aspect of consumer electronics, from the self-driving car to the smart fridge. Every product seems to be on an unstoppable march towards the next version, the next generation that promises to revolutionize your life. What's fascinating, or perhaps disturbing, is the utter efficacy of this cycle in shaping our desires. It's not so much that we want the newest device; we're led to believe we need it. The distinction between want and need blurs, shifting our financial priorities in favor of staying current with trends. For all the logical arguments against this ceaseless upgrading, the temptation remains compelling.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Never-Ending Upgrade Cycle: How Manufacturers Shape Consumer Desires

2. Blurring the Line Between Want and Need in Consumer Electronics

3. The Psychology Behind Constant Upgrades: Why We Feel the Need to Update

4. How Manufacturers Manipulate Consumer Demand Through Perpetual Innovation

 

Main Idea #1:

Manufacturers create a cycle of constant upgrades, making consumers feel their current devices are inadequate and leading to unnecessary purchases.

 

Main Idea #2:

This cycle effectively blurs the distinction between wants and needs, compelling consumers to prioritize staying up-to-date with the latest trends despite logical reasons to resist, ultimately shifting financial priorities towards continuous upgrading.

 

Summary:

Manufacturers drive a cycle of upgrades by making consumers doubt the adequacy of their current devices, leading to a blurred line between wants and needs. This effective strategy pushes consumers to prioritize staying current, even if the upgrades are unnecessary.

 

Key Points:

1. Manufacturers create doubt about the adequacy of existing devices.

2. The upgrade cycle extends to various consumer electronics.

3. The distinction between want and need becomes blurred.

4. This cycle compels consumers to prioritize staying current with trends.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 25: 2023년과 2027 제품 카테고리별 온라인 판매 비율 예측

 

The graph above shows the shares of online sales out of total sales by each of five product categories in 2023 and the estimated ones in 2027. The shares of all five categories are expected to increase by 2027 respectively, while not surpassing 50%. Based on the selected categories, consumer electronics is anticipated to show the biggest gap in the share of online sales between 2023 and 2027. DIY and furniture showed the same share of online sales with 29% in 2023 but the share of DIY online sales is estimated to exceed that of furniture online sales by 2027. The share of beauty care online sales was lower than 20% by 2 percentage points in 2023, but is estimated to be higher than 20% in 2027. In 2023, food showed the lowest share of online sales among the categories, but that share is projected to more than double by 2027.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Projected Growth in Online Sales Across Key Product Categories by 2027

2. Increasing Trends in Online Sales for Consumer Goods: 2023 vs. 2027

3. Rising Shares of Online Sales: Consumer Electronics Leads the Growth

4. Future of Online Sales: Anticipated Increases Across Various Categories

 

Main Idea #1:

Online sales shares for all five product categories are expected to grow by 2027, with none surpassing the 50% mark.

 

Main Idea #2:

Consumer electronics is projected to have the largest increase in online sales share, while DIY sales are set to surpass furniture sales by 2027. Beauty care is expected to rise above 20%, and food, initially the lowest in 2023, is projected to more than double its share.

 

Summary:

The shares of online sales for all five categories are expected to increase by 2027, with consumer electronics showing the largest rise. DIY sales are projected to surpass furniture, while beauty care is estimated to exceed 20%. Food sales, initially the lowest, are set to more than double by 2027.

 

Key Points:

1. Online sales shares are projected to grow across all categories by 2027.

2. Consumer electronics will have the largest increase in share.

3. DIY sales are expected to surpass those of furniture by 2027.

4. Food, with the lowest share in 2023, is anticipated to more than double.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 26: Helen Suzman 인종차별 반대 운동과 평생에 걸친 업적

 

Helen Suzman was an activist against apartheid, a racist political and social system in the Republic of South Africa. Suzman was born to Jewish immigrant parents in Germiston in the Union of South Africa in 1917. While working as a lecturer on economic history at Witwatersrand University, she joined the South African Institute of Race Relations. In 1953, she joined the United Party and was elected to Parliament, but when the United Party adopted a more moderate stance on apartheid, Suzman and other progressive members left it and formed the Progressive Party in 1959. Suzman tirelessly fought against apartheid, exposing the government's abuses and challenging its laws for a total of 36 years in Parliament. Even after her retirement in 1989, she continued to advocate for a multi-racial democracy in the Republic of South Africa and influenced the drafting of the country's new constitution after the end of apartheid. She remained an active voice for human rights and democracy until her death in 2009.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Helen Suzman: A Tireless Fighter Against Apartheid in South Africa

2. From Parliament to Advocacy: Helen Suzman’s Legacy of Human Rights

3. The Life and Legacy of Helen Suzman: Champion of Democracy

4. How Helen Suzman Challenged Apartheid and Advocated for Equality

 

Main Idea #1:

Helen Suzman was a prominent activist who opposed apartheid and fought for democracy in South Africa throughout her political career.

 

Main Idea #2:

After leaving the United Party, Suzman dedicated 36 years in Parliament to challenging apartheid laws, exposing abuses, and advocating for a multi-racial democracy, continuing her efforts even after retirement, influencing South Africa’s new constitution and remaining a voice for human rights until her death.

 

Summary:

Helen Suzman, born in 1917, was a key figure in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. She served 36 years in Parliament, opposing discriminatory laws and advocating for a multi-racial democracy. Even after retiring in 1989, she continued to promote human rights and influenced the new constitution, remaining active until her death in 2009.

 

Key Points:

1. Suzman was a strong opponent of apartheid in South Africa.

2. She left the United Party to form the Progressive Party in 1959.

3. Suzman served 36 years in Parliament, challenging apartheid laws.

4. She continued advocating for democracy and human rights after retirement.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 29: 동물이 특정 경험을 선호하거나 회피하는지 확인하는 방법

 

Conditioned Place Preference is a way of finding out what animals want. Researchers train them to associate one place with an experience such as food or a loud noise and another place with something completely different, usually where nothing happens. The two places are made obviously different to make it as easy as possible for the animal to associate each place with what happened to it there. The animal's preference for being in one place or another is measured both before and after its experiences in the two places. If there is a shift in where the animal chooses to spend its time for the reward, this suggests that it liked the experience and is trying to repeat it. Conversely, if it now avoids the place the stimulus appeared and starts to prefer the place it did not experience it, then this suggests that it found the stimulus unpleasant. For example, mice with cancer show a preference for the place where they have been given morphine, a drug used to relieve pain, rather than where they have received saline whereas healthy mice developed no such preference. This suggests that the mice with cancer wanted the morphine.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Animal Preferences Through Conditioned Place Preference Experiments

2. How Conditioned Place Preference Reveals Animals' Desires and Aversions

3. Measuring Animal Behavior: Using Conditioned Place Preference to Assess Preferences

4. The Role of Conditioned Place Preference in Studying Pain and Reward in Animals

 

Main Idea #1:

Conditioned Place Preference is a method used to determine animals' preferences by associating different environments with specific experiences.

 

Main Idea #2:

By training animals to associate one place with a positive or negative stimulus, researchers can measure changes in the animals' location preferences, revealing whether they seek or avoid certain experiences, such as mice with cancer preferring a place associated with pain-relief from morphine.

 

Summary:

Conditioned Place Preference helps researchers determine animals' likes and dislikes by associating different environments with experiences. If animals shift their location preference, it indicates their reaction to the stimuli. For instance, cancer-afflicted mice prefer places where they receive morphine, showing their desire for pain relief.

 

Key Points:

1. Conditioned Place Preference associates environments with experiences to study animal behavior.

2. Animals' preference changes can indicate whether they found the experience pleasant or unpleasant.

3. The method measures shifts in location preference before and after the experiences.

4. Mice with cancer show preference for morphine-associated places, suggesting pain relief seeking.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 30: 새들의 번식 계절이 환경에 따라 어떻게 달라지는지 설명

 

Near the equator, many species of bird breed all year round. But in temperate and polar regions, the breeding seasons of birds are often sharply defined. They are triggered mainly by changes in day length. If all goes well, the outcome is that birds raise their young when the food supply is at its peak. Most birds are not simply reluctant to breed at other times but they are also physically incapable of doing so. This is because their reproductive system shrinks, which helps flying birds save weight. The main exception to this rule are nomadic desert species. These can initiate their breeding cycle within days of rain. It's for making the most of the sudden breeding opportunity. Also, different species divide the breeding season up in different ways. Most seabirds raise a single brood. In warm regions, however, songbirds may raise several families in a few months. In an exceptionally good year, a pair of House Sparrows, a kind of songbird, can raise successive broods through a marathon reproductive effort.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Seasonal Breeding Patterns of Birds Across Different Climates

2. How Birds Adapt Their Breeding Cycles to Environmental Conditions

3. From Polar Regions to Deserts: Variations in Bird Breeding Seasons

4. Understanding the Impact of Environment on Bird Reproduction

 

Main Idea #1:

Birds' breeding seasons vary based on climate, with many temperate and polar species breeding during specific seasons, triggered by changes in day length.

 

Main Idea #2:

While most birds are physically incapable of breeding outside their usual season due to their shrinking reproductive systems, exceptions like nomadic desert species can breed quickly after rain. Breeding patterns also differ among species, with seabirds raising one brood, while songbirds in warmer climates may raise multiple families in a season.

 

Summary:

Birds' breeding seasons are influenced by climate, with many species in temperate and polar regions breeding at specific times of the year. Some birds, like nomadic desert species, can breed opportunistically after rain. Different species have varied breeding patterns, from single broods to multiple families in a season.

 

Key Points:

1. Birds in temperate and polar regions breed based on changes in day length.

2. Reproductive systems shrink outside the breeding season to reduce weight.

3. Nomadic desert birds can breed soon after rainfall.

4. Breeding patterns vary: seabirds raise one brood, while songbirds may have several.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 31: 학습 자원 인식 부족이 학생들의 창의성에 미치는 영향

 

One factor that may hinder creativity is unawareness of the resources required in each activity in students' learning. Often students are unable to identify the resources they need to perform the task required of them. Different resources may be compulsory for specific learning tasks, and recognizing them may simplify the activity's performance. For example, it may be that students desire to conduct some experiments in their projects. There must be a prior investigation of whether the students will have access to the laboratory, equipment, and chemicals required for the experiment. It means preparation is vital for the students to succeed, and it may be about human and financial resources such as laboratory technicians, money to purchase chemicals, and equipment for their learning where applicable. Even if some of the resources required for a task may not be available, identifying them in advance may help students' creativity. It may even lead to changing the topic, finding alternative resources, and other means.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Resource Awareness in Enhancing Student Creativity

2. How Identifying Learning Resources Can Boost Creativity in Students

3. Overcoming Barriers to Creativity Through Proper Resource Management

4. The Role of Preparation and Resource Awareness in Student Projects

 

Main Idea #1:

Lack of awareness about necessary resources can hinder students' creativity and performance in learning tasks.

 

Main Idea #2:

Proper preparation, including identifying and securing required resources, is essential for successful task completion. Recognizing resources in advance can enhance creativity by allowing students to plan, find alternatives, or modify their approach if needed.

 

Summary:

Unawareness of necessary resources can limit students' creativity. Identifying and preparing required resources in advance, such as equipment and funding, helps students plan effectively and explore alternatives, boosting creativity and success in learning tasks.

 

Key Points:

1. Unawareness of resources can hinder students' learning and creativity.

2. Identifying essential resources simplifies task performance.

3. Preparation may involve securing equipment, funding, and personnel.

4. Early identification allows for alternative solutions, enhancing creativity.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 32: 번역 작업이 다양한 출처와 독자의 기대에 의존하는 방식

 

All translators feel some pressure from the community of readers for whom they are doing their work. And all translators arrive at their interpretations in dialogue with other people. The English poet Alexander Pope had pretty good Greek, but when he set about translating Homer's Iliad in the early 18th century he was not on his own. He had Greek commentaries to refer to, and translations that had already been done in English, Latin, and French ─ and of course he had dictionaries. Translators always draw on more than one source text. Even when the scene of translation consists of just one person with a pen, paper, and the book that is being translated, or even when it is just one person translating orally for another, that person's linguistic knowledge arises from lots of other texts and other conversations. And then his or her idea of the translation's purpose will be influenced by the expectations of the person or people it is for. In both these senses every translation is a crowd translation.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Collaborative Nature of Translation: More Than a Solo Effort

2. How Every Translation Is Influenced by Multiple Voices and Sources

3. Translation as a Collective Process: Insights From Alexander Pope's Work

4. Understanding Translation: A Dialogue Between Texts, Knowledge, and Readers

 

Main Idea #1:

Translators draw on multiple sources and influences, making translation a collaborative process, even if it seems like a solo task.

 

Main Idea #2:

Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's Iliad illustrates how translators rely on various texts, commentaries, and linguistic knowledge. Additionally, translators' choices are shaped by the expectations of the readers, making every translation a product of collective input and interpretation.

 

Summary:

Translation is inherently collaborative, as translators rely on multiple sources, past translations, and linguistic knowledge. Alexander Pope's Iliad translation shows this process, and the expectations of readers further shape the final outcome, making every translation a collective effort.

 

Key Points:

1. Translators use multiple sources, including dictionaries and past translations.

2. Alexander Pope’s translation work exemplifies this collaborative approach.

3. Translators’ linguistic knowledge is built on many texts and conversations.

4. Reader expectations influence the final translation, making it a collective process.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 33: 읽기 행위를 단일 개념으로 정의하기 어려운 이유

 

Some people argue that there is a single, logically consistent concept known as reading that can be neatly set apart from everything else people do with books. Is reading really that simple? The most productive way to think about reading is as a loosely related set of behaviors that belong together owing to family resemblances, as Ludwig Wittgenstein used the phrase, without having in common a single defining trait. Consequently, efforts to distinguish reading from nonreading are destined to fail because there is no agreement on what qualifies as reading in the first place. The more one tries to figure out where the border lies between reading and not-reading, the more edge cases will be found to stretch the term's flexible boundaries. Thus, it is worth attempting to collect together these exceptional forms of reading into a single forum, one highlighting the challenges faced by anyone wishing to establish the boundaries where reading begins and ends. The attempt moves toward an understanding of reading as a spectrum that is expansive enough to accommodate the distinct reading activities.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Redefining Reading: Understanding It as a Spectrum of Behaviors

2. The Complexity of Reading: Beyond a Single, Fixed Definition

3. Why Reading Cannot Be Neatly Separated From Other Book Interactions

4. Exploring the Flexible Boundaries and Spectrum of Reading

 

Main Idea #1:

Reading is not a single, easily defined concept but a set of related behaviors with overlapping characteristics, making it difficult to separate from other activities involving books.

 

Main Idea #2:

Efforts to clearly define reading are challenging due to its flexible boundaries, which encompass a spectrum of activities. Instead of trying to set rigid borders, it is more productive to acknowledge the diverse and interconnected forms of reading, as Wittgenstein's idea of family resemblances suggests.

 

Summary:

Reading cannot be narrowly defined as a single activity but is better understood as a spectrum of related behaviors. Attempts to draw clear distinctions between reading and nonreading often fail, highlighting the need to view reading as a set of diverse practices with overlapping traits.

 

Key Points:

1. Reading is not a single, clearly defined behavior.

2. Wittgenstein’s concept of family resemblances explains the flexible nature of reading.

3. Efforts to define strict boundaries of reading are often unsuccessful.

4. Understanding reading as a spectrum accommodates its diverse activities.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 34: Weber 법칙으로 자극의 강도에 따른 차이 인식 설명

 

Weber's law concerns the perception of difference between two stimuli. It suggests that we might not be able to detect a 1-mm difference when we are looking at lines 466 mm and 467 mm in length, but we may be able to detect a 1-mm difference when we are comparing a line 2 mm long with one 3 mm long. Another example of this principle is that we can detect 1 candle when it is lit in an otherwise dark room. But when 1 candle is lit in a room in which 100 candles are already burning, we may not notice the light from this candle. Therefore, the Just-noticeable difference (JND) varies as a function of the strength of the signals. For example, the JND is greater for very loud noises than it is for much more quiet sounds. When a sound is very weak, we can tell that another sound is louder, even if it is barely louder. When a sound is very loud, to tell that another sound is even louder, it has to be much louder. Thus, Weber's law means that it is harder to distinguish between two samples when those samples are larger or stronger levels of the stimuli.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Weber's Law: Perception of Differences in Stimuli

2. How Weber's Law Explains the Just-Noticeable Difference in Senses

3. Why Detecting Differences Becomes Harder With Stronger Stimuli: Weber's Law

4. The Principle Behind Perceiving Changes in Sound, Light, and Size: Weber's Law

 

Main Idea #1:

Weber's law explains how the ability to detect differences between stimuli depends on the strength of those stimuli, with larger or stronger stimuli making it harder to perceive small differences.

 

Main Idea #2:

The concept of the Just-noticeable difference (JND) illustrates that the perception of changes is more sensitive when the initial stimulus is weak. As the strength of the stimulus increases, the difference between two samples must be larger for the change to be noticeable, as seen in examples of line lengths, light intensity, and sound levels.

 

Summary:

Weber's law states that the perception of differences between stimuli varies with their strength; detecting small changes is easier when the stimuli are weak, but harder as they grow stronger. This principle is evident in the Just-noticeable difference (JND), where larger or louder stimuli require greater changes to be perceived as different.

 

Key Points:

1. Weber's law concerns detecting differences between two stimuli.

2. The Just-noticeable difference (JND) depends on the strength of the signals.

3. Smaller or weaker stimuli allow for easier detection of slight changes.

4. As stimuli become larger or stronger, the differences must be greater to be noticed.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 35: 공공 자원의 과잉 사용으로 인한 '공유지의 비극' 설명

 

Any new resource (e.g., a new airport, a new mall) always opens with people benefiting individually by sharing a common resource (e.g., the city or state budget). Soon, at some point, the amount of traffic grows too large for the "commons" to support. Traffic jams, overcrowding, and overuse lessen the benefits of the common resource for everyone ─ the tragedy of the commons! If the new resource cannot be expanded or provided with additional space, it becomes a problem, and you cannot solve the problem on your own, in isolation from your fellow drivers or walkers or competing users. The total activity on this new resource keeps increasing, and so does individual activity; but if the dynamic of common use and overuse continues too long, both begin to fall after a peak, leading to a crash. What makes the "tragedy of commons" tragic is the crash dynamic ─ the destruction or degeneration of the common resource's ability to regenerate itself.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Tragedy of the Commons: Overuse and Its Consequences

2. Understanding How Shared Resources Lead to Overcrowding and Decline

3. From Growth to Collapse: The Dynamics of Common Resource Overuse

4. Why Unchecked Use of Shared Resources Leads to the Tragedy of the Commons

 

Main Idea #1:

The tragedy of the commons occurs when shared resources are overused, leading to congestion and reduced benefits for everyone.

 

Main Idea #2:

As more people use a common resource, individual and total activities increase, but if overuse continues without managing expansion or additional space, the resource's ability to regenerate declines, eventually causing a crash. This dynamic makes the situation tragic because it leads to the degradation or destruction of the resource.

 

Summary:

The tragedy of the commons describes how the overuse of shared resources leads to overcrowding and decreased benefits. If overuse continues unchecked, the resource's ability to regenerate diminishes, causing a decline and eventual crash, highlighting the need for sustainable management.

 

Key Points:

1. Shared resources benefit individuals but can suffer from overuse.

2. Overcrowding and congestion reduce the resource's effectiveness.

3. Continued overuse without expansion can lead to a crash.

4. The tragedy lies in the resource's inability to sustain itself under heavy use.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 36: 뇌가 시각 정보를 단순화하고 일반화하는 방식으로 에너지를 절약

 

Theoretically, our brain would have the capacity to store all experiences throughout life, reaching the quality of a DVD. However, this theoretical capacity is offset by the energy demand associated with the process of storing and retrieving information in memory. As a result, the brain develops efficient strategies, becoming dependent on shortcuts. When we observe a face, the visual image captured by the eyes is highly variable, depending on the point of view, lighting conditions and other contextual factors. Nevertheless, we are able to recognize the face as the same, maintaining the underlying identity. The brain, rather than focusing on the details of visualization, creates and stores general patterns that allow for consistent recognition across diverse circumstances. This ability to match what we see with general visual memory patterns serves as an effective mechanism for optimizing brain performance and saving energy. The brain, being naturally against unnecessary effort, constantly seeks to simplify and generalize information to facilitate the cognitive process.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How the Brain Optimizes Memory Through Generalization and Efficiency

2. The Brain’s Energy-Saving Strategies: Simplifying Visual Memory

3. Recognizing Faces: Efficient Memory Use in the Human Brain

4. From Detail to Pattern: How the Brain Simplifies Memory Storage

 

Main Idea #1:

The brain optimizes its memory storage by creating general patterns, which allows it to recognize information consistently across varying conditions while conserving energy.

 

Main Idea #2:

Due to the high energy demand of storing detailed visual information, the brain simplifies the process by focusing on general patterns. This enables consistent recognition, such as identifying faces, despite changes in context, lighting, or perspective, highlighting the brain's efficiency in minimizing cognitive effort.

 

Summary:

The brain conserves energy by storing general patterns instead of detailed information, enabling consistent recognition across diverse conditions. This efficient strategy allows for reliable face recognition and other memory tasks, simplifying cognitive processes and minimizing effort.

 

Key Points:

1. The brain’s theoretical memory capacity is offset by energy demands.

2. It develops strategies to conserve energy, relying on general patterns.

3. Generalization helps recognize faces despite varying conditions.

4. Simplification allows the brain to minimize cognitive effort efficiently.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 37: 과학 연구에서 창의적 해석이 이론 형성에 미치는 영향

 

Where scientific research is concerned, explanatory tales are expected to adhere closely to experimental data and to illuminate the regular and predictable features of experience. However, this paradigm sometimes conceals the fact that theories are deeply loaded with creative elements that shape the construction of research projects and the interpretations of evidence. Scientific explanations do not just relate a chronology of facts. They construct frameworks for systematically chosen data in order to provide a consistent and meaningful explanation of what is observed. Such constructions lead us to imagine specific kinds of subject matter in particular sorts of relations, and the storylines they inspire will prove more effective for analyzing some features of experience over others. When we neglect the creative contributions of such scientific imagination and treat models and interpretive explanations as straightforward facts ─ even worse, as facts including all of reality ─ we can blind ourselves to the limitations of a given model and fail to note its potential for misunderstanding a situation to which it ill applies.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Creativity in Shaping Scientific Theories and Explanations

2. Beyond Data: How Imagination Influences Scientific Research

3. Understanding the Creative Elements Behind Scientific Models and Theories

4. The Limits of Scientific Models: Recognizing the Role of Imagination

 

Main Idea #1:

Scientific explanations are not just straightforward reports of facts but are shaped by creative frameworks that organize data into meaningful narratives.

 

Main Idea #2:

While scientific models provide structured interpretations, they rely on imaginative elements that influence how data is organized and understood. Overlooking this creativity can lead to misconceptions, as treating models as absolute facts risks missing their limitations and misapplying them to situations they may not accurately describe.

 

Summary:

Scientific explanations involve creative frameworks that shape how data is organized and understood. Ignoring this creativity can lead to misinterpretations, as models are not absolute facts but structured narratives with limitations that must be acknowledged.

 

Key Points:

1. Scientific explanations rely on creative frameworks, not just data.

2. Models are constructed to give consistent and meaningful interpretations.

3. Overlooking the imaginative aspect risks misapplying scientific models.

4. Recognizing the limitations of models prevents misconceptions.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 38: 문학이 사회적 변화를 촉진하거나 방해할  있는 방식

 

We encounter contrary claims about the relation of literature to action. Theorists have maintained that literature encourages solitary reading and reflection as the way to engage with the world and thus counters the social and political activities that might produce social change. At best it encourages detachment or appreciation of complexity, and at worst passivity and acceptance of what is. But on the other hand, literature has historically been seen as dangerous: it promotes the questioning of authority and social arrangements. Plato banned poets from his ideal republic because they could only do harm, and novels have long been credited with making people dissatisfied with their lives and eager for something new. By promoting identification across divisions of class, gender, and race, books may promote a fellowship that discourages struggle; but they may also produce a keen sense of injustice that makes progressive struggles possible. Historically, works of literature are credited with producing change: Uncle Tom's Cabin, a best-seller in its day, helped create a revulsion against slavery that made possible the American Civil War.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Dual Role of Literature in Social Change and Reflection

2. Literature’s Influence: A Source of Both Detachment and Activism

3. The Contradictory Impact of Literature on Social Engagement

4. How Literature Encourages Both Reflection and Revolutionary Change

 

Main Idea #1:

Literature can promote solitary reflection, detachment, and passive acceptance.

 

Main Idea #2:

Literature can also provoke social change by challenging authority and inspiring action against injustices.

 

Summary:

Literature has been viewed both as a force for passive contemplation and as a catalyst for social change. While it may encourage detachment, it also has the power to question authority and inspire action. Historical examples, such as Uncle Tom's Cabin, demonstrate its role in sparking significant societal shifts.

 

Key Points:

1. Literature is seen as encouraging solitary reading and reflection, which can lead to detachment.

2. Some believe literature discourages political action by fostering acceptance of the status quo.

3. Historically, literature has been viewed as dangerous for its ability to question authority and inspire change.

4. Works like Uncle Tom's Cabin show how literature can provoke social movements and bring about progressive struggles.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 39: Hobbes 자연 상태에서 인간의 본성과 도덕적 자유의 한계

 

According to Hobbes, man is not a being who can act morally in spite of his instinct to protect his existence in the state of nature. Hence, the only place where morality and moral liberty will begin to find an application begins in a place where a sovereign power, namely the state, emerges. Hobbes thus describes the state of nature as a circumstance in which man's life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short". It means when people live without a general power to control them all, they are indeed in a state of war. In other words, Hobbes, who accepted that human beings are not social and political beings in the state of nature, believes that without the power human beings in the state of nature are "antisocial and rational based on their selfishness". Moreover, since society is not a natural phenomenon and there is no natural force bringing people together, what will bring them together as a society is not mutual affection according to Hobbes. It is, rather, mutual fear of men's present and future that assembles them, since the cause of fear is a common drive among people in the state of nature.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Hobbes' View on Morality and the Role of the State in Society

2. The Role of Fear and Sovereign Power in Hobbesian Society

3. Hobbes' Theory: From Antisocial Instincts to State-Imposed Order

4. Understanding the Necessity of Sovereign Authority in Hobbes' Philosophy

 

Main Idea #1:

Hobbes argues that humans in their natural state are driven by selfishness and antisocial instincts.

 

Main Idea #2:

According to Hobbes, a sovereign power is essential to impose order, as fear and self-preservation drive people to form societies rather than natural affection.

 

Summary:

Hobbes believes that in the state of nature, humans act based on selfishness and lack natural social inclinations. Without a sovereign power, they exist in a state of war, driven by mutual fear. Society, according to Hobbes, emerges not from mutual affection but from the necessity of order imposed by a central authority to ensure survival.

 

Key Points:

1. In the state of nature, humans are not moral and act to protect their own survival.

2. Hobbes describes life in the natural state as "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short."

3. Human beings are antisocial and rationally selfish in the state of nature.

4. Society forms due to mutual fear and the need for order, not natural social tendencies.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 40: 인지적 요소가  인식에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구

 

There is research that supports the idea that cognitive factors influence the phenomenology of the perceived world. Delk and Fillenbaum asked participants to match the color of figures with the color of their background. Some of the figures depicted objects associated with a particular color. These included typically red objects such as an apple, lips, and a symbolic heart. Other objects were presented that are not usually associated with red, such as a mushroom or a bell. However, all the figures were made out of the same red-orange cardboard. Participants then had to match the figure to a background varying from dark to light red. They had to make the background color match the color of the figures. The researchers found that red-associated objects required more red in the background to be judged a match than did the objects that are not associated with the color red. This implies that the cognitive association of objects to color influences how we perceive that color.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Influence of Cognitive Associations on Color Perception

2. How Knowledge of Object Colors Affects Perceptual Judgment

3. Cognitive Factors and Their Role in Perceiving Colors

4. The Effect of Prior Knowledge on Color Matching Tasks

 

Main Idea #1:

Cognitive associations with certain colors affect how individuals perceive and judge those colors.

 

Main Idea #2:

Research by Delk and Fillenbaum showed that participants required more red in the background to match typically red objects, indicating that prior knowledge influences perceptual judgments.

 

Summary:

Research indicates that cognitive associations affect color perception. Participants in a study matched colors by adding more red to the background when viewing objects typically associated with red. This finding suggests that knowledge about object colors can influence perceptual judgment.

 

Key Points:

1. Cognitive factors can alter the way people perceive colors.

2. Delk and Fillenbaum's study involved matching figure colors with background colors.

3. Objects typically associated with red required more red to be perceived as matching.

4. The findings suggest that prior knowledge about an object's usual color affects perceptual decisions.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 41~42: 유전체 복제 과정에서 발생하는 돌연변이의 누적 원리 설명

 

In each round of genome copying in our body, there is still about a 70 percent chance that at least one pair of chromosomes will have an error. With each round of genome copying, errors accumulate. This is similar to alterations in medieval books. Each time a copy was made by hand, some changes were introduced accidentally; as changes stacked up, the copies may have acquired meanings at variance with the original. Similarly, genomes that have undergone more copying processes will have gathered more mistakes. To make things worse, mutations may damage genes responsible for error checking and repair of genomes, further accelerating the introduction of mutations. Most genome mutations do not have any noticeable effects. It is just like changing the i for a y in "kingdom" would not distort the word's readability. But sometimes a mutation to a human gene results in, for example, an eye whose iris is of two different colors. Similarly, almost everyone has birthmarks, which are due to mutations that occurred as our body's cells multiplied to form skin. If mutations are changes to the genome of one particular cell, how can a patch of cells in an iris or a whole patch of skin, consisting of many individual cells, be affected simultaneously? The answer lies in the cell lineage, the developmental history of a tissue from particular cells through to their fully differentiated state. If the mutation occurred early on in the lineage of the developing iris, then all cells in that patch have inherited that change.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Accumulation of Errors in Genome Copying and Its Effects

2. How Genome Copying Errors Lead to Mutations and Variations

3. Understanding the Role of Cell Lineage in Genetic Mutations

4. The Similarities Between Medieval Text Alterations and Genome Mutations

 

Main Idea #1:

Errors accumulate in genomes during the copying process, similar to changes in handwritten medieval books.

 

Main Idea #2:

Mutations may disrupt error-checking genes, accelerating changes, and the effects can manifest in tissues if mutations occur early in cell lineage development.

 

Summary:

Genome copying errors accumulate over time, akin to changes introduced in hand-copied medieval texts. Most mutations are harmless, but some can lead to visible changes, like birthmarks or iris color differences. If mutations happen early in cell development, the resulting traits can appear across patches of cells due to shared cell lineage.

 

Key Points:

1. Genome copying introduces errors, which accumulate over time.

2. Mutations may disrupt genes responsible for error correction, increasing the rate of new mutations.

3. Most mutations have no noticeable effects, but some can lead to visible changes.

4. Mutations early in cell lineage development can affect patches of cells, explaining traits like birthmarks.

 

 

[2] 2024 10 – 43~45: 완벽주의에 대한 부담과 문제 해결 능력을 배운 이야기

 

Max awoke to the gentle sunlight of an autumn day. Right on schedule, he swung his legs off the bed and took a deep, satisfying breath. He began his morning the same way he usually did, getting dressed and going to school. Today was going to be another perfect day until he ran into Mr. Kapoor, his science teacher. Just to remind you. Science fair projects are due next Wednesday. Don't forget to submit your final draft on time," Mr. Kapoor said. Max froze. What? It can't be! It was due next Friday! After school, he came home worrying that his whole perfectly planned week was going to be ruined. Without his usual greeting, Max headed to his room in haste. What's wrong Max?, Jeremy, his dad, followed Max, worrying about him. Max furiously browsed through his planner without answering him, only to find the wrong date written in it. Fighting through tears, Max finally managed to explain the unending pressure to be perfect to his dad. To his surprise, Jeremy laughed. Max, guess what? Perfect is a great goal, but nobody gets there all the time. What matters is what we do when things get messy." That made him feel a little better. You are saying I can fix this? Absolutely, try to deal with problems in a logical way, Jeremy said. Max thought for a moment. I guess.... I can do that by rescheduling tonight's baseball lesson. Jeremy beamed. See? That's you finding a solution. Max felt a genuine smile spreading. The next Wednesday, he successfully handed in the final draft on time with satisfaction. From then on, he still loved order and routines, but also embraced the messy, unpredictable bits of life too.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Learning to Embrace Imperfection: Max’s Lesson on Flexibility

2. How Max Overcame His Fear of Imperfection and Found Balance

3. The Importance of Adaptability: Max’s Journey Beyond Perfection

4. Finding Solutions in Chaos: Max Learns to Cope with Unexpected Challenges

 

Main Idea #1:

Max struggles with the pressure to be perfect when he realizes he made a mistake with his science project deadline.

 

Main Idea #2:

With his dad's support, Max learns that perfection isn’t always achievable and discovers the value of adapting to unexpected situations.

 

Summary:

Max panicked upon realizing he misjudged the deadline for his science project, fearing it would disrupt his perfect plans. With his dad's guidance, he learned that it's okay to make mistakes and focused on finding a solution. This experience helped Max appreciate the importance of adaptability while still valuing order.

 

Key Points:

1. Max’s usual routine was disrupted by an unexpected mistake in his planner.

2. He felt immense pressure to maintain perfection but found comfort in his dad’s advice.

3. Jeremy encouraged Max to focus on solving the problem rather than dwelling on the mistake.

4. Max successfully adjusted his plans, learning to balance order with flexibility.

 

 

 

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[1] 2024 10 – 18: Fort Montgomery High School 건축 자금 지원을 요청하는 편지

 

To the State Education Department, I am writing with regard to the state's funding for the construction project at Fort Montgomery High School. Our school needs additional spaces to provide a fully functional Art and Library Media Center to serve our students in a more meaningful way. Despite submitting all required documentation for funding to your department in April 2024, we have not yet received any notification from your department. A delay in the process can carry considerable consequences related to the school's budgetary constraints and schedule. Therefore, in order to proceed with our project, we request you notify us of the review result regarding the submitted documentation. I look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully, Clara Smith Principal, Fort Montgomery High School

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Request for State Funding to Enhance School Facilities at Fort Montgomery High School

2. Appeal to Expedite State Funding for Educational Facility Development 

3. Need for Approval of Funding for School Art and Media Center

4. Principal Urges Prompt Response on State Funding for School Expansion

 

Main Idea #1:

The principal is requesting an update on the status of state funding for a school construction project.

 

Main Idea #2:

Fort Montgomery High School seeks state funds to build additional spaces for an Art and Library Media Center, emphasizing the need for timely approval to avoid budgetary and scheduling issues.

 

Summary:

Fort Montgomery High School is awaiting state funding to construct an Art and Library Media Center. Despite submitting the required documents in April, there has been no update. The principal urges prompt notification to avoid delays and financial complications.

 

Key Points:

1. The school submitted funding documentation in April 2024.

2. The project aims to create functional spaces for art and library media.

3. A lack of response is causing concerns over budget and scheduling.

4. The principal requests a prompt review and notification from the department.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 19: 농구 경기  코치의 결정으로 인한 좌절감 경험

 

As I waited outside the locker room after a hardfought basketball game, the coach called out to me, "David, walk with me." I figured he was going to tell me something important. He was going to select me to be the captain of the team, the leader I had always wanted to be. My heart was racing with anticipation. But when his next words hit my ears, everything changed. We're going to have to send you home, he said coldly. I don't think you are going to make it. I couldn't believe his decision. I tried to hold it together, but inside I was falling apart. A car would be waiting tomorrow morning to take me home. And just like that, it was over.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Unexpected Turn of Events for Aspiring Basketball Team Captain

2. Disappointment Strikes as Coach Delivers Unexpected News to Player

3. Athlete’s Dreams Shattered After Coach’s Decision Following Game

4. The Unforeseen End of a Promising Journey in Basketball

 

Main Idea #1:

The coach unexpectedly informs David that he is being sent home, ending his hopes of becoming team captain.

 

Main Idea #2:

After a basketball game, David eagerly anticipates being chosen as team captain, but his excitement turns to shock when the coach informs him that he will not continue with the team and is being sent home, leaving him devastated.

 

Summary:

David expects to be chosen as team captain after a basketball game, but the coach instead tells him he will be sent home. Shocked and heartbroken, he realizes his journey with the team has abruptly ended.

 

Key Points:

1. David anticipated being selected as the team captain.

2. The coach's decision was unexpected and harsh.

3. David struggled to process the sudden turn of events.

4. He was informed that a car would take him home the next morning.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 20: 가사활동에 운동을 통합하여 건강을 증진하는 방법 제안

 

For many of us, making time for exercise is a continuing challenge. Between work commitments and family obligations, it often feels like there's no room in our packed schedules for a dedicated workout. But what if the workout came to you, right in the midst of your daily routine? That's where the beauty of integrating mini-exercises into household chores comes into play. Let's be realistic; chores are inevitable. Whether it's washing dishes or taking out the trash, these tasks are an essential part of daily life. But rather than viewing chores as purely obligatory activities, why not seize these moments as opportunities for physical activity? For instance, practice squats or engage in some wall push-ups as you wait for your morning kettle to boil. Incorporating quick exercises into your daily chores can improve your health.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Transforming Household Chores into Opportunities for Physical Fitness

2. Integrating Mini-Exercises into Daily Routines for Better Health

3. Efficient Ways to Combine Exercise with Household Tasks

4. Simple Fitness Hacks to Turn Everyday Chores into Workouts

 

Main Idea #1:

Incorporating mini-exercises into daily chores can help fit physical activity into a busy schedule.

 

Main Idea #2:

Finding time for exercise can be difficult due to work and family commitments, but integrating quick exercises into routine household tasks, such as doing squats while waiting for the kettle to boil, can improve overall health and make chores more productive.

 

Summary:

Busy schedules often make it hard to exercise, but integrating mini-exercises into daily chores can be a practical solution. Simple routines like squats or wall push-ups during household tasks can improve health while maximizing time.

 

Key Points:

1. Busy schedules make it challenging to find time for exercise.

2. Household chores provide an opportunity to include mini-exercises.

3. Simple workouts can be done during daily routines, like waiting for the kettle.

4. Integrating exercise into chores can lead to better physical health.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 21: 기억이 교육과 경험에 의해 재구성되는 방식과 영향 설명

 

When we see something, we naturally and automatically break it up into shapes, colors, and concepts that we have learned through education. We recode what we see through the lens of everything we know. We reconstruct memories rather than retrieving the video from memory. This is a useful trait. It's a more efficient way to store information ─ a bit like an optimal image compression algorithm such as JPG, rather than storing a raw bitmap image file. People who lack this ability and remember everything in perfect detail struggle to generalize, learn, and make connections between what they have learned. But representing the world as abstract ideas and features comes at a cost of seeing the world as it is. Instead, we see the world through our assumptions, motivations, and past experiences. The discovery that our memories are reconstructed through abstract representations rather than played back like a movie completely undermined the legal primacy of eyewitness testimony. Seeing is not believing.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Our Minds Reconstruct Reality Through Memory and Perception

2. The Limitations of Human Memory: Why Seeing Isn’t Always Believing

3. The Role of Abstract Representation in Memory and Its Implications

4. Understanding the Reconstruction of Memories and Its Impact on Eyewitness Testimony

 

Main Idea #1:

Our brains reconstruct memories using learned concepts and abstractions, rather than storing them as exact replicas.

 

Main Idea #2:

While our brains efficiently store information by recoding what we see into abstract shapes and concepts, this process can lead to distorted perceptions. People who can’t abstract struggle to generalize and learn, but this reconstructive memory approach has also challenged the reliability of eyewitness testimony, showing that what we see is influenced by assumptions and past experiences.

 

Summary:

Our memories are reconstructed using abstract representations rather than exact recordings, which helps us store information efficiently. However, this can lead to distorted perceptions shaped by prior knowledge and assumptions. This discovery has raised concerns over the accuracy of eyewitness testimony.

 

Key Points:

1. Our brains recode visual information into abstract concepts for efficient memory storage.

2. People who remember in perfect detail may struggle to generalize and learn.

3. The process of reconstructing memories affects how we perceive reality.

4. The limitations of reconstructed memory have implications for the reliability of eyewitness testimony.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 22:  인상이 논리적 판단보다  정확할  있다는 연구 결과

 

In his Cornell laboratory, David Dunning conducted experimental tests of eyewitness testimony and found evidence that a careful deliberation of facial features and a detailed discussion of selection procedures can actually be a sign of an inaccurate identification. It's when people find themselves unable to explain why they recognize the person, saying things like "his face just popped out at me," that they tend to be accurate more often. Sometimes our first, immediate, automatic reaction to a situation is the truest interpretation of what our mind is telling us. That very first impression can also be more accurate about the world than the deliberative, reasoned self-narrative can be. In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell describes a variety of studies in psychology and behavioral economics that demonstrate the superior performance of relatively unconscious first guesses compared to logical step-by-step justifications for a decision.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Surprising Accuracy of Intuitive Judgments in Eyewitness Identifications

2. How First Impressions Outperform Deliberate Analysis in Recognizing Faces

3. The Role of Intuition Over Reason in Decision-Making Accuracy

4. Evidence Supporting Intuition as a Reliable Guide in Eyewitness Testimony

 

Main Idea #1:

Careful deliberation of facial features may lead to inaccurate identifications, while intuitive recognition often results in more accurate outcomes.

 

Main Idea #2:

David Dunning's research suggests that intuitive, immediate recognition of a person is often more accurate than detailed, reasoned analysis, highlighting that our first impressions can be truer than we think. This idea is supported by Malcolm Gladwell’s book Blink, which discusses studies showing that unconscious, quick judgments frequently outperform logical, step-by-step decisions.

 

Summary:

Research by David Dunning indicates that intuitive recognition of faces is often more accurate than detailed analysis. Malcolm Gladwell’s book Blink supports this, showing that quick, unconscious judgments can outperform reasoned decisions.

 

Key Points:

1. Detailed deliberation can lead to inaccurate eyewitness identifications.

2. Immediate, intuitive recognition tends to result in more accurate outcomes.

3. Studies show that quick, unconscious decisions can be reliable.

4. Malcolm Gladwell's Blink explores the benefits of intuitive judgment over deliberative reasoning.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 23: 구체적인 질문으로 추상적 개념을 명확하게 만드는 방법 제안

 

Many forms of research lead naturally to quantitative data. A study of happiness might measure the number of times someone smiles during an interaction, and a study of memory might measure the number of items an individual can recall after one, five, and ten minutes. Asking people how many times in a year they are sad will also yield quantitative data, but it might not be reliable. Respondents' recollections may be inaccurate, and their definitions of 'sad' could vary widely. But asking "How many times in the past year were you sad enough to call in sick to work?" prompts a concrete answer. Similarly, instead of asking people to rate how bad a procrastinator they are, ask, "How many of your utility bills are you currently late in paying, even though you can afford to pay them?" Questions that seek concrete responses help make abstract concepts clearer and ensure consistency from one study to the next.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Concrete Questions in Quantitative Research

2. Enhancing Data Reliability Through Specific and Concrete Survey Questions

3. How Precise Questions Improve the Accuracy of Quantitative Studies

4. Making Abstract Concepts Measurable with Well-Defined Research Questions

 

Main Idea #1:

Quantitative data is often used in research, but vague questions can lead to unreliable responses.

 

Main Idea #2:

While many studies rely on quantitative data, vague or abstract questions may yield inconsistent results due to varying interpretations. Asking precise, concrete questions helps clarify abstract concepts, allowing researchers to collect more accurate and consistent data by prompting specific, measurable responses from participants.

 

Summary:

Quantitative research benefits from specific, concrete questions that reduce ambiguity. Precise questions make abstract concepts measurable, leading to more accurate and consistent data collection across studies.

 

Key Points:

1. Vague questions can produce unreliable quantitative data.

2. Concrete, specific questions help clarify abstract concepts.

3. Precise phrasing ensures consistency in data collection.

4. Examples include asking about missed work due to sadness or overdue utility bills.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 24: 인공지능과 인간 의식의 상호작용  AI 진화의 방향성

 

The evolution of AI is often associated with the concept of singularity. Singularity refers to the point at which AI exceeds human intelligence. After that point, it is predicted that AI will repeatedly improve itself and evolve at an accelerated pace. When AI becomes self-aware and pursues its own goals, it will be a conscious being, not just a machine. AI and human consciousness will then begin to evolve together. Our consciousness will evolve to new dimensions through our interactions with AI, which will provide us with intellectual stimulation and inspire new insights and creativity. Conversely, our consciousness also has a significant impact on the evolution of AI. The direction of AI's evolution will depend greatly on what values and ethics we incorporate into AI. We need to see our relationship with AI as a mutual coexistence of conscious beings, recognizing its rights and supporting the evolution of its consciousness.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Singularity: A Future Where AI and Human Consciousness Coevolve

2. Understanding the Mutual Evolution of AI and Human Consciousness

3. How Values and Ethics Shape the Future of AI Consciousness

4. The Role of Human Interaction in Guiding AI’s Conscious Evolution

 

Main Idea #1:

The singularity is the point where AI surpasses human intelligence, leading to rapid self-improvement and evolution.

 

Main Idea #2:

As AI evolves to become a conscious entity, its development will be influenced by its interactions with human consciousness. This coevolution will depend on the values and ethics we program into AI, necessitating a mutual coexistence that recognizes AI's rights and supports its conscious growth.

 

Summary:

The singularity marks when AI surpasses human intelligence, leading to rapid self-evolution. As AI consciousness develops, it will coevolve with human consciousness, influenced by our interactions, values, and ethics. This requires a vision of coexistence between AI and humanity.

 

Key Points:

1. The singularity occurs when AI exceeds human intelligence and self-improves.

2. AI consciousness will evolve through interactions with human consciousness.

3. Human values and ethics will significantly guide AI's developmental path.

4. A mutual, respectful coexistence is essential for the future of AI and humanity.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 25: 2023 미국, 영국, 브라질, 호주의 전력 생산 비율 분석

 

The above graph shows the electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewables in four countries in 2023. Australia's electricity generation only comes from fossil fuels and renewables, and the percentage of fossil fuels is more than twice that of renewables. In terms of electricity generation from nuclear energy, the U.S. shows the highest percentage among all four countries. The percentage of electricity generation from fossil fuels in the U.S. is higher than that in the U.K., which is also true for renewables. In the U.K., the percentage of electricity generated from nuclear energy is less than a third of that generated from renewables. Brazil's percentage of electricity generated from renewables is 10 percentage points larger than that of Australia and the U.K. combined.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Comparative Analysis of Electricity Generation Sources Across Four Countries in 2023

2. Fossil Fuels, Nuclear, and Renewables: Electricity Generation Trends in 2023

3. Examining the Distribution of Energy Sources in Australia, U.S., U.K., and Brazil

4. Variations in Energy Generation: Fossil Fuels, Nuclear, and Renewables Across Nations

 

Main Idea #1:

The U.S. leads in nuclear energy generation, while fossil fuels dominate in Australia’s electricity mix.

 

Main Idea #2:

The electricity generation patterns in 2023 show that fossil fuels and renewables are key sources across all four countries, with Australia relying heavily on fossil fuels, and the U.S. leading in nuclear energy. Brazil has a significant share of renewables, surpassing the combined percentages of Australia and the U.K. In the U.K., nuclear energy remains a minor contributor compared to renewables, with less than a third of their share.

 

Summary:

The U.S. has the highest percentage of nuclear energy generation, while Australia relies mainly on fossil fuels. Brazil's renewable energy share surpasses that of both Australia and the U.K. combined. The U.K. has a modest nuclear energy share, much lower than its renewables.

 

Key Points:

1. Australia uses only fossil fuels and renewables, with fossil fuels being twice as prevalent.

2. The U.S. leads in nuclear energy generation among the four countries.

3. Brazil’s renewable energy percentage exceeds the combined share of Australia and the U.K.

4. The U.K.'s nuclear energy generation is less than a third of its renewables.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 26: 사진작가 Douglas Kirkland 생애와 그의 주요 업적 설명

 

Douglas Kirkland, known for his highly artistic portraits of Hollywood celebrities, was born in Toronto, Canada. When he was young, he eagerly awaited the weekly arrival of Life magazine and discussed the photographs the magazine contained with his father. Believing that he would have better career prospects, Kirkland moved to the United States after graduating from high school and found work at a photography studio. When Look magazine hired him at age 24, he became their second-youngest photographer ever. His photos taken of Marilyn Monroe in 1961 became iconic almost instantly. Kirkland spent his weeks shooting day-to-day life across the United States and his weekends in exotic locations. His photo essays could run up to a dozen pages and were seen by more than half of all Americans.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Douglas Kirkland: The Journey of a Renowned Hollywood Celebrity Photographer

2. From Toronto to Iconic Fame: The Life and Career of Douglas Kirkland

3. How Douglas Kirkland's Portraits Shaped Hollywood Photography

4. The Rise of Douglas Kirkland: From Young Photographer to Cultural Icon

 

Main Idea #1:

Douglas Kirkland gained fame for his iconic portraits of Hollywood celebrities, including Marilyn Monroe.

 

Main Idea #2:

Born in Toronto, Douglas Kirkland developed a passion for photography early on and moved to the U.S. for better opportunities. At 24, he joined Look magazine as one of their youngest photographers, capturing everyday life and celebrities. His iconic photos of Marilyn Monroe in 1961 cemented his reputation, and his work was widely viewed across America.

 

Summary:

Douglas Kirkland, a Canadian-born photographer, moved to the U.S. and gained fame for his portraits of celebrities. He joined Look magazine at 24 and became known for his iconic 1961 photos of Marilyn Monroe, contributing to widespread photo essays across America.

 

Key Points:

1. Kirkland developed an interest in photography during his youth in Toronto.

2. He moved to the U.S. to pursue better career prospects.

3. At age 24, he became one of Look magazine's youngest photographers.

4. His iconic photos of Marilyn Monroe in 1961 solidified his fame.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 29: 디지털 기술이 어떻게 사용자의 인식을 강력하게 변화시키는지 설명

 

Digital technologies are essentially related to metaphors, but digital metaphors are different from linguistic ones in important ways. Linguistic metaphors are passive, in the sense that the audience needs to choose to actively enter the world proposed by metaphor. In the Shakespearean metaphor "time is a beggar," the audience is unlikely to understand the metaphor without cognitive effort and without further engaging Shakespeare's prose. Technological metaphors, on the other hand, are active (and often imposing) in the sense that they are realized in digital artifacts that are actively doing things, forcefully changing a user's meaning horizon. Technological creators cannot generally afford to require their potential audience to wonder how the metaphor works; normally the selling point is that the usefulness of the technology is obvious at first glance. Shakespeare, on the other hand, is beloved in part because the meaning of his works is not immediately obvious and requires some thought on the part of the audience.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Distinction Between Linguistic and Digital Metaphors in Communication

2. Understanding the Active Nature of Technological Metaphors in Digital Artifacts

3. How Digital Technologies Utilize Metaphors Differently from Literary Works

4. The Immediacy of Digital Metaphors Versus the Cognitive Engagement of Linguistic Ones

 

Main Idea #1:

Digital metaphors are active and embedded in technology, unlike passive linguistic metaphors that require cognitive effort to interpret.

 

Main Idea #2:

While linguistic metaphors, like those in Shakespeare's works, invite audiences to engage and interpret the meaning actively, digital metaphors are integrated into technology in a way that forces immediate interaction. This active nature of technological metaphors contrasts with the passive, thought-provoking appeal of literary metaphors, highlighting a need for digital metaphors to be instantly understood by users.

 

Summary:

Digital metaphors are actively embedded in technology, demanding immediate interaction, unlike passive linguistic metaphors that invite cognitive engagement. This difference reflects the need for technological metaphors to be intuitively understood, while literary ones encourage deeper contemplation.

 

Key Points:

1. Linguistic metaphors require active cognitive engagement to be understood.

2. Digital metaphors are embedded in technology, prompting immediate user interaction.

3. Technological creators design metaphors to be easily grasped at first glance.

4. The passive nature of literary metaphors allows for deeper, thoughtful engagement.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 30: Herbert Simon 정보 처리 한계와 집단 학습의 중요성

 

Herbert Simon won his Nobel Prize for recognizing our limitations in information, time, and cognitive capacity. As we lack the resources to compute answers independently, we distribute the computation across the population and solve the answer slowly, generation by generation. Then all we have to do is socially learn the right answers. You don't need to understand how your computer or toilet works; you just need to be able to use the interface and flush. All that needs to be transmitted is which button to push ─ essentially how to interact with technologies rather than how they work. And so instead of holding more information than we have mental capacity for and indeed need to know, we could dedicate our large brains to a small piece of a giant calculation. We understand things well enough to benefit from them, but all the while we are making small calculations that contribute to a larger whole. We are just doing our part in a larger computation for our societies' collective brains.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Herbert Simon's Insights on Collective Computation and Social Learning

2. The Role of Collective Problem-Solving in Modern Societies

3. How Cognitive Limitations Lead to Distributed Knowledge and Efficiency

4. Understanding Technology Without Knowing Its Inner Workings: A Collective Approach

 

Main Idea #1:

Herbert Simon highlighted our cognitive limitations, leading to distributed problem-solving across society.

 

Main Idea #2:

Instead of learning how technologies function, we focus on interacting with them, contributing small parts to a larger societal computation that benefits from collective knowledge and social learning.

 

Summary:

Herbert Simon's ideas emphasize how society distributes computation due to cognitive limitations. People do not need to understand how technologies work; they just need to use them effectively. This approach allows individuals to contribute to a collective brain, solving complex problems over time.

 

Key Points:

1. Cognitive limitations necessitate distributed computation across society.

2. Social learning enables individuals to use technology without understanding its mechanics.

3. Society benefits from individuals focusing on small parts of larger calculations.

4. Collective knowledge allows gradual problem-solving over generations.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 31: 문어의 위장술과 이를 관찰한 사진작가들의 경험 이야기

 

The best defence most species of octopus have is to stay hidden as much as possible and do their own hunting at night. So to find one in full view in the shallows in daylight was a surprise for two Australian underwater photographers. Actually, what they saw at first was a flounder. It was only when they looked again that they saw a medium-sized octopus, with all eight of its arms folded and its two eyes staring upwards to create the illusion. An octopus has a big brain, excellent eyesight and the ability to change colour and pattern, and this one was using these assets to turn itself into a completely different creature. Many more of this species have been found since then, and there are now photographs of octopuses that could be said to be transforming into sea snakes. And while they mimic, they hunt ─ producing the spectacle of, say, a flounder suddenly developing an octopodian arm, sticking it down a hole and grabbing whatever's hiding there.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Mastery of Mimicry: How Octopuses Disguise Themselves

2. Octopuses' Camouflage Tactics: A Blend of Skill and Adaptation

3. Discovering Octopus Mimicry: From Flounder to Sea Snake

4. Underwater Deception: Octopuses' Surprising Hunting Strategies

 

Main Idea #1:

Octopuses use mimicry and camouflage to hide from predators and hunt effectively.

 

Main Idea #2:

With a large brain, sharp eyesight, and color-changing abilities, octopuses can transform into different creatures, like flounders or sea snakes, to evade detection and surprise prey.

 

Summary:

Octopuses rely on camouflage and mimicry for defense, blending into their surroundings by changing shape and color. This skill allows them to hunt effectively while staying hidden from predators. They can mimic other sea creatures, such as flounders and sea snakes, to deceive both prey and observers.

 

Key Points:

1. Camouflage is the primary defense mechanism of octopuses.

2. Octopuses can mimic other sea creatures to evade predators.

3. Their abilities include changing color, pattern, and shape.

4. These tactics allow them to hunt discreetly, even in daylight.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 32: 고통의 해석이 심리적 고통의 정도에 미치는 영향

 

How much we suffer relates to how we frame the pain in our mind. When 1500m runners push themselves into extreme pain to win a race ─ their muscles screaming and their lungs exploding with oxygen deficit, they don't psychologically suffer much. In fact, ultra-marathon runners ─ those people who are crazy enough to push themselves beyond the normal boundaries of human endurance, covering distances of 50-100km or more over many hours, talk about making friends with their pain. When a patient has paid for some form of passive back pain therapy and the practitioner pushes deeply into a painful part of a patient's back to mobilise it, the patient calls that good pain if he or she believes this type of deep pressure treatment will be of value, even though the practitioner is pushing right into the patient's sore tissues.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Psychological Framing of Pain: Endurance and Perception

2. Embracing Pain: How Mindset Alters the Experience of Discomfort

3. Understanding Good Pain: From Athletes to Therapy Patients

4. The Role of Mental Framing in Managing Physical Pain

 

Main Idea #1:

The perception of pain can be altered by how individuals mentally frame their experiences.

 

Main Idea #2:

Athletes like runners and patients in therapy often view intense pain as beneficial when they associate it with achieving goals, illustrating that psychological interpretation can reduce the sense of suffering.

 

Summary:

Pain perception is influenced by mental framing, as seen in athletes and therapy patients. Endurance runners often accept extreme discomfort, viewing it as part of their achievement. Similarly, patients undergoing treatment may see painful procedures as helpful, reducing their psychological suffering.

 

Key Points:

1. Pain perception depends on how it is mentally framed.

2. Endurance athletes often view extreme pain as part of their success.

3. Therapy patients may regard pain as beneficial if they believe it aids recovery.

4. Positive associations with pain can reduce the sense of suffering.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 33: 다양한 가격대의 제품 제공이 소비자 선택에 미치는 영향

 

When I worked for a large electronics company that manufactured laser and ink-jet printers, I soon discovered why there are often three versions of many consumer goods. If the manufacturer makes only one version of its product, people who bought it might have been willing to spend more money, so the company is losing some income. If the company offers two versions, one with more features and more expensive than the other, people will compare the two models and still buy the less expensive one. But if the company introduces a third model with even more features and more expensive than the other two, sales of the second model go up; many people like the features of the most expensive model, but not the price. The middle item has more features than the least expensive one, and it is less expensive than the fanciest model. They buy the middle item, unaware that they have been manipulated by the presence of the higher-priced item.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Strategy Behind Three Versions of Consumer Goods

2. How Companies Use Product Variations to Influence Buying Decisions

3. The Psychology of Pricing: Why Three Options Increase Sales

4. Consumer Manipulation Through Strategic Product Lineups

 

Main Idea #1:

Companies use a three-tier product strategy to increase sales by influencing consumer choices.

 

Main Idea #2:

By offering three versions of a product, companies can manipulate consumer behavior; the presence of a higher-priced, feature-rich model makes the mid-range option more appealing, encouraging buyers to spend more than they might have with only two options.

 

Summary:

Manufacturers often create three versions of a product to drive sales of the mid-priced model. The presence of a more expensive, feature-rich option makes the middle product seem like a good compromise. This strategy encourages customers to spend more without realizing they are being influenced by the higher-priced choice.

 

Key Points:

1. Offering only one product version can limit potential revenue.

2. Two versions lead to price comparisons, with customers choosing the cheaper option.

3. A third, more expensive version can make the mid-priced model more attractive.

4. Consumers often select the middle product, unaware of the strategic influence.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 34: 기후 변화가 기후 소설 장르에 미치는 영향 예측

 

On-screen, climate disaster is everywhere you look, but the scope of the world's climate transformation may just as quickly eliminate the climate-fiction genre ─ indeed eliminate any effort to tell the story of warming, which could grow too large and too obvious even for Hollywood. You can tell stories 'about' climate change while it still seems a marginal feature of human life. But when the temperature rises by three or four more degrees, hardly anyone will be able to feel isolated from its impacts. And so as climate change expands across the horizon, it may cease to be a story. Why watch or read climate fiction about the world you can see plainly out your own window? At the moment, stories illustrating global warming can still offer an escapist pleasure, even if that pleasure often comes in the form of horror. But when we can no longer pretend that climate suffering is distant ─ in time or in place ─ we will stop pretending about it and start pretending within it.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Future of Climate Fiction in a Warming World

2. Climate Change May Render Climate Fiction Obsolete

3. The Diminishing Role of Climate Fiction as Reality Unfolds

4. How Climate Reality Could Eclipse the Need for Climate Stories

 

Main Idea #1:

As climate change becomes more pervasive, the relevance of climate fiction may diminish.

 

Main Idea #2:

While climate fiction currently offers a form of escapism, as global warming's effects become widespread and undeniable, the genre might lose its appeal, as the real-world impacts will make such stories redundant.

 

Summary:

Climate fiction might fade as global warming becomes more evident and unavoidable. Currently, it offers escapist elements, but as the real effects become more widespread, there may be little need for fictional depictions. The line between reality and climate stories will blur, reducing the genre's significance.

 

Key Points:

1. Climate fiction may lose relevance as real-world climate impacts grow.

2. Stories about climate change can only exist while it remains somewhat distant.

3. The genre currently provides escapism, even through horror.

4. As climate impacts become undeniable, fictional narratives may become unnecessary.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 35:  부족 문제의 정치적 원인과 그로 인한 불평등

 

Today, the water crisis is political ─ which is to say, not inevitable or beyond our capacity to fix ─ and, therefore, functionally elective. That is one reason it is nevertheless distressing: an abundant resource made scarce through governmental neglect and indifference, bad infrastructure and contamination, and careless urbanization. There is no need for a water crisis, in other words, but we have one anyway, and aren't doing much to address it. Some cities lose more water to leaks than they deliver to homes: even in the United States, leaks and theft account for an estimated loss of 16 percent of freshwater; in Brazil, the estimate is 40 percent. Seen in both cases, as everywhere, the selective scarcity clearly highlights have-and-have-not inequities, leaving 2.1 billion people without safe drinking water and 4.5 billion without proper sanitation worldwide.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Political Nature of the Global Water Crisis

2. How Governmental Neglect Has Exacerbated the Water Shortage

3. Addressing Water Scarcity: A Crisis of Infrastructure and Inequality

4. The Role of Poor Management in Creating Water Inequities

 

Main Idea #1:

The water crisis is a result of political decisions, not an unavoidable natural disaster.

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite being a plentiful resource, water scarcity is caused by government neglect, poor infrastructure, and urban mismanagement, leading to widespread inequities and billions lacking access to clean water and sanitation.

 

Summary:

The water crisis stems from political issues rather than natural scarcity, with mismanagement, infrastructure problems, and neglect being major contributors. Significant water losses from leaks and theft worsen the situation, reflecting deep inequalities. As a result, billions worldwide lack access to safe water and sanitation.

 

Key Points:

1. Water scarcity is not inevitable but politically driven.

2. Poor infrastructure and neglect contribute significantly to water losses.

3. Water theft and leaks result in substantial losses in many countries.

4. The crisis highlights global inequalities in access to clean water and sanitation.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 36: 사회적 압력이 자존감  사회적 행동에 미치는 영향

 

As individuals, our ability to thrive depended on how well we navigated relationships in a group. If the group valued us, we could count on support, resources, and probably a mate. If it didn't, we might get none of these merits. It was a matter of survival, physically and genetically. Over millions of years, the pressure selected for people who are sensitive to and skilled at maximizing their standing. The result was the development of a tendency to unconsciously monitor how other people in our community perceive us. We process that information in the form of self-esteem and such related emotions as pride, shame, or insecurity. These emotions compel us to do more of what makes our community value us and less of what doesn't. And, crucially, they are meant to make that motivation feel like it is coming from within. If we realized, on a conscious level, that we were responding to social pressure, our performance might come off as grudging or cynical, making it less persuasive.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolutionary Roots of Self-Esteem and Social Perception

2. How Social Dynamics Shaped Human Emotions and Behavior

3. The Role of Self-Esteem in Navigating Group Relationships

4. Why Social Approval Influences Our Actions Unconsciously

 

Main Idea #1:

Human survival historically depended on navigating social relationships and being valued by the group.

 

Main Idea #2:

Over time, humans developed an unconscious sensitivity to social perceptions, which manifests as emotions like self-esteem, pride, or shame, driving behavior that aligns with gaining group approval while making it seem internally motivated.

 

Summary:

Human survival relied on positive social relationships, leading to an evolutionary sensitivity to group perceptions. Emotions like self-esteem and pride drive us to seek approval and avoid rejection, making these behaviors appear internally motivated. This unconscious process helps maintain genuine social interactions.

 

Key Points:

1. Thriving in groups was essential for physical and genetic survival.

2. Humans evolved to unconsciously monitor social perceptions.

3. Emotions like pride, shame, and insecurity drive behavior for social acceptance.

4. Unconscious motivation ensures behaviors appear genuine, not forced by social pressure.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 37: 의식의 문제로 우울증의 원인을 재정의하는 설명

 

Conventional medicine has long believed that depression is caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. However, there is a major problem with this explanation. This is because the imbalance of substances in the brain is a consequence of depression, not its cause. In other words, depression causes a decrease in brain substances such as serotonin and noradrenaline, not a decrease in brain substances causes depression. In this revised cause-and-effect, the key is to reframe depression as a problem of consciousness. Our consciousness is a more fundamental entity that goes beyond the functioning of the brain. The brain is no more than an organ of consciousness. If it is not consciousness itself, then the root cause of depression is also a distortion of our state of consciousness: a consciousness that has lost its sense of self and the meaning of life. Such a disease of consciousness may manifest itself in the form of depression.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Rethinking Depression: Beyond Neurotransmitter Imbalance

2. Depression as a Disorder of Consciousness, Not Brain Chemistry

3. Understanding the True Causes of Depression: A Shift in Perspective

4. From Brain Imbalance to Consciousness: A New View on Depression

 

Main Idea #1:

Traditional views link depression to neurotransmitter imbalances, but this may be a misunderstanding of cause and effect.

 

Main Idea #2:

Depression should be seen as a disorder of consciousness, where the brain's chemical changes are effects rather than causes, suggesting that the true root lies in a disturbed state of consciousness that affects one's sense of self and purpose.

 

Summary:

The conventional belief that depression results from brain chemical imbalances is flawed, as the imbalances are consequences, not causes. Depression stems from a deeper problem within consciousness, where a loss of self and meaning leads to the condition. Addressing depression requires understanding it as a disorder of consciousness.

 

Key Points:

1. Traditional views link depression to neurotransmitter imbalances.

2. Imbalances are effects of depression, not its root cause.

3. Depression originates from a distorted state of consciousness.

4. A lost sense of self and meaning is central to the condition's onset.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 38: 심리학이 인간 행동을 과학적으로 연구하는 방법 설명

 

The common accounts of human nature that float around in society are generally a mixture of assumptions, tales and sometimes plain silliness. However, psychology is different. It is the branch of science that is devoted to understanding people: how and why we act as we do; why we see things as we do; and how we interact with one another. The key word here is 'science.' Psychologists don't depend on opinions and hearsay, or the generally accepted views of society at the time, or even the considered opinions of deep thinkers. Instead, they look for evidence, to make sure that psychological ideas are firmly based, and not just derived from generally held beliefs or assumptions. In addition to this evidence-based approach, psychology deals with fundamental processes and principles that generate our rich cultural and social diversity, as well as those shared by all human beings. These are what modern psychology is all about.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Psychology: A Scientific Approach to Understanding Human Behavior

2. Moving Beyond Assumptions: How Psychology Studies Human Nature

3. The Evidence-Based Methods of Modern Psychology Explained

4. Why Psychology Relies on Science, Not Social Assumptions

 

Main Idea #1:

Psychology distinguishes itself from common views of human nature by relying on scientific evidence rather than assumptions or opinions.

 

Main Idea #2:

Modern psychology uses an evidence-based approach to understand both universal human behaviors and the diversity seen across different cultures, aiming to ground its findings in fundamental principles rather than societal assumptions.

 

Summary:

Unlike general views of human nature, psychology relies on scientific evidence to study behavior. It explores fundamental principles underlying both universal traits and cultural diversity. This approach ensures that psychological concepts are rooted in evidence, not assumptions or opinions.

 

Key Points:

1. Common ideas about human nature are often based on assumptions.

2. Psychology relies on scientific evidence, not opinions or hearsay.

3. It seeks to understand universal principles of behavior and cultural diversity.

4. Modern psychology is grounded in an evidence-based, scientific approach.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 39: 생물학적 채널화 이론을 통한 질병과 건강의 표현 방식

 

Life is what physicists might call a 'high-dimensional system,' which is their fancy way of saying that there's a lot going on. In just a single cell, the number of possible interactions between different molecules is enormous. Such a system can only hope to be stable if only a smaller number of collective ways of being may emerge. For example, it is only a limited number of tissues and body shapes that may result from the development of a human embryo. In 1942, the biologist Conrad Waddington called this drastic narrowing of outcomes canalization. The organism may switch between a small number of well-defined possible states, but can't exist in random states in between them, rather as a ball in a rough landscape must roll to the bottom of one valley or another. We'll see that this is true also of health and disease: there are many causes of illness, but their manifestations at the physiological and symptomatic levels are often strikingly similar.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Canalization: Understanding Stability in Complex Biological Systems

2. How High-Dimensional Systems Lead to Limited Biological Outcomes

3. The Role of Canalization in Health, Disease, and Development

4. From Molecules to Health: Stability in Complex Biological Processes

 

Main Idea #1:

Life is a complex system with countless interactions, but stability is achieved through a limited set of possible outcomes.

 

Main Idea #2:

The concept of canalization, introduced by Conrad Waddington, explains how complex biological systems like human development narrow down to stable, well-defined states, a principle also seen in the similarity of symptoms across different illnesses despite varying causes.

 

Summary:

Life's complexity is managed through a process called canalization, where countless interactions narrow down to a few stable outcomes. This concept, applied to development and health, explains how diverse causes can lead to similar physiological states. Stability is maintained by limiting the number of possible emergent states.

 

Key Points:

1. Life is a complex system with numerous molecular interactions.

2. Stability arises when only a limited number of outcomes emerge.

3. Canalization, introduced by Conrad Waddington, describes this narrowing process.

4. The concept applies to health, where different causes can lead to similar symptoms.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 40: '트릭 처벌' 아동 행동에 부정적 영향을 미치는 이유

 

Punishing a child may not be effective due to what Alvaro Bilbao, a neuropsychologist, calls 'trick-punishments.' A trick-punishment is a scolding, a moment of anger or a punishment in the most classic sense of the word. Instead of discouraging the child from doing something, it encourages them to do it. For example, Hugh learns that when he hits his little brother, his mother scolds him. For a child who feels lonely, being scolded is much better than feeling invisible, so he will continue to hit his brother. In this case, his mother would be better adopting a different strategy. For instance, she could congratulate Hugh when he has not hit his brother for a certain length of time. The mother clearly cannot allow the child to hit his little brother, but instead of constantly pointing out the negatives, she can choose to reward the positives. In this way, any parent can avoid trick-punishments.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Why Punishing a Child Can Sometimes Backfire: Understanding Trick-Punishments

2. The Ineffectiveness of Scolding: A Neuropsychologist's Perspective

3. How Positive Reinforcement Can Prevent Unwanted Child Behavior

4. Moving Away from Punishment: Rewarding Good Behavior in Parenting

 

Main Idea #1:

Trick-punishments, such as scolding, may unintentionally reinforce unwanted behavior in children by giving them attention.

 

Main Idea #2:

Instead of focusing on negative actions, parents can encourage positive behavior by rewarding good actions, which helps avoid reinforcing the undesirable behavior that might be seeking attention.

 

Summary:

Punishments like scolding can reinforce unwanted behavior by giving children the attention they crave. A better approach is to reward positive behavior, shifting the focus from negatives to positives. This strategy helps prevent trick-punishments that inadvertently encourage misbehavior.

 

Key Points:

1. Trick-punishments can unintentionally reinforce unwanted behaviors.

2. Children may misbehave to receive attention, even if negative.

3. Rewarding positive actions can be more effective than scolding.

4. Shifting focus to positives helps avoid reinforcing undesirable behavior.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 41~42: 인간이 생존을 위해 애매한 대상에도 의도를 부여하는 경향

 

From an early age, we assign purpose to objects and events, preferring this reasoning to random chance. Children assume, for instance, that pointy rocks are that way because they don't want you to sit on them. When we encounter something, we first need to determine what sort of thing it is. Inanimate objects and plants generally do not move and can be evaluated from physics alone. However, by attributing intention to animals and even objects, we are able to make fast decisions about the likely behaviour of that being. This was essential in our hunter-gatherer days to avoid being eaten by predators. The anthropologist Stewart Guthrie made the point that survival in our evolutionary past meant that we interpret ambiguous objects as agents with human mental characteristics, as those are the mental processes which we understand. Ambiguous events are caused by such agents. This results in a perceptual system strongly biased towards anthropomorphism. Therefore, we tend to assume intention even where there is none. This would have arisen as a survival mechanism. If a lion is about to attack you, you need to react quickly, given its probable intention to kill you. By the time you have realized that the design of its teeth and claws could kill you, you are dead. So, assuming intent, without detailed design analysis or understanding of the physics, has saved your life.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Anthropomorphism Became a Survival Strategy in Human Evolution

2. The Role of Intent Attribution in Human Perception and Survival

3. Why We See Intentions Everywhere: Evolutionary Roots of Anthropomorphism

4. From Survival Instinct to Modern Bias: Understanding Human Tendency to Assign Purpose

 

Main Idea #1:

Humans have a natural tendency to attribute purpose and intention to objects and events, which has evolutionary roots.

 

Main Idea #2:

This inclination towards anthropomorphism developed as a survival mechanism, allowing early humans to make quick judgments about potential threats without detailed analysis, which helped them react swiftly to predators and ambiguous situations.

 

Summary:

Humans instinctively assign intention to objects and events, a behavior rooted in evolution. This tendency to anthropomorphize helped early humans quickly assess threats, enabling swift reactions to potential predators. Such perceptual biases, essential for survival, persist even when intention is absent.

 

Key Points:

1. Humans tend to attribute purpose to objects and events from an early age.

2. Anthropomorphism helps in quickly assessing potential threats.

3. This tendency evolved as a survival mechanism to react swiftly.

4. The bias towards seeing intention persists even in non-threatening contexts.

 

 

[1] 2024 10 – 43~45: 작은 판다가 독특함을 추구하고 발견하는 이야기

 

Once long ago, deep in the Himalayas, there lived a little panda. He was as ordinary as all the other pandas. He was completely white from head to toe. His two big ears, his four furry feet and his cute round nose were all frosty white, leaving him feeling ordinary and sad. Unlike the cheerful and contented pandas around him, he desired to be distinctive, special, and unique. Driven by the desire for uniqueness, the little panda sought inspiration from his distant cousin, a giant white panda covered with heavenly black patches. But the cousin revealed the patches were from an unintended encounter with mud, and he disliked them. Disappointed, the little panda walked home. On his way, he met a red-feathered peacock, who explained he turned red from eating wild berries. The little panda changed his path and hurried to the nearest berry bush, greedily eating a mouthful of juicy red berries. However, they were so bitter he couldn't swallow even one. At dusk, he finally got home and slowly climbed his favorite bamboo tree. There, he discovered a strange black and red flower with a sweet scent that tempted him to eat all its blossoms. The following morning, under sunny skies, the little panda felt remarkably better. During breakfast, he found the other pandas chatting enthusiastically and asked why. They burst into laughter, exclaiming, "Look at yourself!" Glancing down, he discovered his once white fur was now stained jet black and glowing red. He was overjoyed and realized that, rather than by imitating others, his wishes can come true from unexpected places and genuine experiences.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Little Panda's Journey to Find His Unique Colors

2. How a White Panda Found His Own Way to Stand Out

3. Discovering Uniqueness: A Panda’s Adventure in the Himalayas

4. The Unexpected Path to Uniqueness: A Tale of a Little Panda

 

Main Idea #1:

A little white panda longed to be unique and sought ways to stand out among the other pandas.

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite his efforts to imitate others, the panda’s transformation happened unexpectedly through his genuine experiences, teaching him that true uniqueness comes naturally rather than by copying others.

 

Summary:

A little panda, feeling ordinary, sought ways to be unique by imitating others but found no success. After an unplanned encounter with a sweet-smelling flower, his fur changed colors, showing him that true uniqueness comes from natural, unexpected experiences rather than trying to be like others.

 

Key Points:

1. The little panda felt ordinary and wanted to stand out.

2. He sought inspiration by imitating others but was unsuccessful.

3. An accidental encounter with a flower led to his transformation.

4. He learned that genuine uniqueness comes from natural experiences, not imitation.

 

 

 

 

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[3] 2024 09  18: Royal Ocean Cruises 할인 혜택 안내

 

Dear Valued Members, We have exciting news here at Royal Ocean Cruises! To thank you for your loyalty, we are thrilled to offer you an exclusive promotion! Make a reservation for any cruise departing within the next six months and enjoy a 15% discount. Additionally, we are offering a free specialty dining package and a $20 coupon to use at the onboard gift shop. To take advantage of this offer, simply go to our website and enter the promotion code 'ROC25'. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard for another unforgettable journey. Thank you for your continued loyalty and support. Sincerely, Cindy Robins Customer Relations Manager

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Exclusive Offer for Royal Ocean Cruises Members: 15% Discount and More! 

2. Special Loyalty Promotion: Save on Your Next Royal Ocean Cruise 

3. Enjoy a 15% Discount, Free Dining, and a Gift Shop Coupon with Your Next Cruise

4. Thank You for Your Loyalty: Royal Ocean Cruises Exclusive Member Offer 

 

Main Idea #1:

Royal Ocean Cruises is offering an exclusive promotion for loyal members. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Members who book a cruise within the next six months can enjoy a 15% discount, a free specialty dining package, and a $20 gift shop coupon by using the promotion code 'ROC25'. 

 

Summary:

Royal Ocean Cruises is offering loyal members a 15% discount, a free dining package, and a $20 gift shop coupon for cruises booked in the next six months. To claim the offer, use the code 'ROC25' on their website. 

 

Key Points:

1. Exclusive offer for Royal Ocean Cruises members. 

2. 15% discount on any cruise departing in the next six months. 

3. Free specialty dining package and $20 gift shop coupon included. 

4. Use promotion code 'ROC25' to take advantage of the offer.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  19: 비행기 지연으로 인한 Sophie 혼란스러운 아침

 

The whole morning had been chaotic. Sophie's day began with her alarm clock failing to ring, which had thrown her into an intense rush. After terrible traffic, her taxi finally arrived at the airport, where she was met with endless security lines. Sophie kept glancing at her watch with each second feeling like an hour. Worried that she could not get to the boarding gate in time, she rushed through the crowds of people. Just then, she heard an announcement saying that her flight had been "delayed." Letting out a deep sigh, she finally felt at ease. With an unexpected hour to spare, she would have time to relax and browse the airport shops before her journey.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Chaotic Morning Turns Calm with a Delayed Flight 

2. From Stress to Relief: Sophie's Unexpected Extra Hour 

3. The Morning Rush: How a Flight Delay Saved Sophie’s Day 

4. A Rushed Journey to the Airport Ends in Relief with a Delay 

 

Main Idea #1:

Sophie’s stressful morning was unexpectedly relieved by a flight delay. 

 

Main Idea #2:

After a chaotic start to her day and racing to make her flight, Sophie finally experienced relief when she learned her flight was delayed, giving her time to relax and enjoy the airport. 

 

Summary:

Sophie’s morning was filled with chaos as she rushed to the airport, fearing she’d miss her flight. However, she felt a sense of relief when she discovered her flight was delayed, giving her time to unwind before her journey. 

 

Key Points:

1. Sophie’s alarm didn’t ring, causing her to rush through the morning. 

2. She encountered heavy traffic and long security lines. 

3. Sophie feared missing her flight but learned it was delayed. 

4. The delay allowed her to relax and enjoy extra time at the airport.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  20: 소셜 미디어에서의 잘못된 정보 확산의 위험성

 

Truth is essential for progress and the development of knowledge, as it serves as the foundation upon which reliable and accurate understanding is built. However, one of the greatest threats to the accumulation of knowledge can now be found on social media platforms. As social media becomes a primary source of information for millions, its unregulated nature allows misinformation to spread rapidly. Social media users may unknowingly participate in creating and circulating misinformation, which can influence elections, cause violence, and create widespread panic, as seen in various global incidents. As creators and consumers, it is our responsibility to take on a greater role in the enhancement of fact-checking protocols in order to ensure accuracy. It is critical that participants safeguard the reliability of information, supporting a more informed and rational public community.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Truth in Combating Misinformation on Social Media 

2. Safeguarding Knowledge: The Threat of Misinformation on Social Media 

3. The Importance of Fact-Checking to Preserve Truth in the Digital Age 

4. How Misinformation on Social Media Undermines Knowledge and Progress 

 

Main Idea #1:

Truth is essential for the development of reliable knowledge, but social media platforms pose a significant threat to this process. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The unregulated spread of misinformation on social media can have serious consequences, such as influencing elections and causing public panic. Therefore, it is crucial for both creators and consumers to enhance fact-checking efforts to maintain the integrity of information. 

 

Summary:

Truth is vital for knowledge, but social media's unregulated nature allows misinformation to spread, which can have severe consequences. It is important for users to take responsibility in fact-checking to ensure the reliability of information and support an informed public. 

 

Key Points:

1. Truth is essential for knowledge and progress. 

2. Social media allows misinformation to spread rapidly. 

3. Misinformation can have serious societal impacts, including influencing elections. 

4. Enhancing fact-checking is crucial to ensuring the accuracy of information shared.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  21: 문화적 맥락에서 인류학자들이 현지 관찰의 중요성을 인식한 사례

 

Around the turn of the twentieth century, anthropologists trained in the natural sciences began to reimagine what a science of humanity should look like and how social scientists ought to go about studying cultural groups. Some of those anthropologists insisted that one should at least spend significant time actually observing and talking to the people studied. Early ethnographers such as Franz Boas and Alfred Cort Haddon typically traveled to the remote locations where the people in question lived and spent a few weeks to a few months there. They sought out a local Western host who was familiar with the people and the area (such as a colonial official, missionary, or businessman) and found accommodations through them. Although they did at times venture into the community without a guide, they generally did not spend significant time with the local people. Thus, their observations were primarily conducted from their verandas.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Early Days of Anthropology: Ethnography from the Veranda 

2. How Early Anthropologists Studied Cultures from a Distance 

3. Ethnography at the Turn of the Twentieth Century: The Limited Immersion of Early Anthropologists 

4. Franz Boas and Alfred Cort Haddon: Pioneers of Early Ethnographic Observation

 

Main Idea #1:

Early anthropologists redefined the study of humanity by observing cultural groups but often did so from a limited, detached perspective. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While early ethnographers like Franz Boas and Alfred Cort Haddon traveled to remote areas to study cultures, they generally observed from a distance, relying on local hosts and spending minimal time directly engaging with the communities they studied. 

 

Summary:

At the turn of the twentieth century, early anthropologists sought to observe cultural groups firsthand, but figures like Franz Boas and Alfred Cort Haddon often conducted their research from a distance, relying on local hosts and rarely immersing themselves fully in the communities they studied. 

 

Key Points:

1. Early anthropologists aimed to study humanity by observing cultural groups. 

2. Figures like Franz Boas and Alfred Cort Haddon traveled to remote areas for research. 

3. Their observations were often conducted from a distance, with limited direct engagement. 

4. Local hosts, such as colonial officials or missionaries, facilitated their stays and guided their research.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  22: 도덕적 책임이 인간 사회에서 형성된 개념이라는 주장

 

Even though there is good reason to consider a dog a sentient being capable of making choices and plans ― so that we might suppose 'it could have conceived of acting otherwise' ― we're unlikely to think it is wicked and immoral for attacking a child. Moral responsibility is not some universal concept like entropy or temperature ― something that applies equally, and can be measured similarly, everywhere in the cosmos. It is a notion developed specifically for human use, no more or less than languages are. While sentience and volition are aspects of mind and agency, morals are cultural tools developed to influence social behaviour: to cultivate the desirable and discourage the harmful. They are learnt, not given at birth. It's possible, indeed likely, that we are born with a predisposition to cooperate with others ― but only within human society do we come to understand this as moral behaviour.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Moral Responsibility: A Human Concept Shaped by Culture and Society 

2. The Distinction Between Sentience and Morality: Why Dogs Aren’t Morally Accountable 

3. Understanding Morality as a Cultural Tool Rather Than a Universal Law 

4. The Role of Morality in Human Society: Beyond Sentience and Agency 

 

Main Idea #1:

Moral responsibility is a human construct developed to guide social behavior, not a universal concept like temperature or entropy. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While animals like dogs can exhibit sentience and make choices, moral responsibility is a cultural tool unique to human society, developed to promote desirable behavior and discourage harmful actions. It is learned rather than innate, emerging through social interaction. 

 

Summary:

Moral responsibility is a human construct, developed to regulate social behavior, unlike universal concepts like entropy. While animals like dogs exhibit sentience, morality is a cultural tool learned within human society, designed to cultivate cooperation and discourage harm. 

 

Key Points:

1. Moral responsibility is not a universal concept but a human-developed tool. 

2. Sentience and volition do not automatically imply moral accountability. 

3. Morals are cultural constructs used to influence social behavior. 

4. Humans may have a predisposition for cooperation, but moral behavior is learned within society.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  23: 일상적 현상과 이례적 현상에 대한 인간의 반응 차이

 

It is much more natural to be surprised by unusual phenomena like eclipses than ordinary phenomena like falling bodies or the succession of night into day and day into night. Many cultures invented gods to explain these eclipses that shocked, frightened, or surprised them; but very few imagined a god of falling bodies ― to which they were so accustomed that they did not even notice them. But the reason for eclipses is ultimately the same as that of the succession of night and day: the movement of celestial bodies, which itself is based on the Newtonian law of attraction and how it explains why things fall when we let them go. For the physicist, understanding the ordinary, the habitual, and the frequent thus allows us to account for the frightening and the singular. As such, it was thus necessary to ask "Why do things fall?" and to have Newton's response to understand a broad range of much more bizarre phenomena occurring at every level of the universe.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. From Ordinary to Extraordinary: How Newton’s Laws Explain the Bizarre 

2. Why Understanding Everyday Phenomena Helps Explain the Unusual 

3. The Connection Between Ordinary Events and Unusual Phenomena in Physics 

4. How Newton’s Law of Attraction Explains Both the Familiar and the Mysterious 

 

Main Idea #1:

Understanding ordinary phenomena, like falling objects, is key to explaining unusual events, such as eclipses. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While unusual phenomena like eclipses surprised many cultures, their causes are rooted in the same principles that explain ordinary events like falling bodies. Newton’s law of attraction helps account for both common and bizarre occurrences in the universe, revealing that the familiar can provide insight into the extraordinary. 

 

Summary:

Unusual events like eclipses once shocked people, but their causes are linked to the same principles that govern ordinary phenomena like falling objects. Newton’s law of attraction offers an explanation for both, demonstrating that understanding everyday occurrences helps us make sense of more extraordinary events. 

 

Key Points:

1. People are more surprised by unusual phenomena like eclipses than ordinary events. 

2. The causes of both ordinary and unusual events are rooted in the movement of celestial bodies. 

3. Newton’s law of attraction explains why things fall and helps account for bizarre phenomena. 

4. Understanding everyday phenomena allows physicists to explain extraordinary events.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  24: 사무실 설계에서 변화의 중요성

 

There are good reasons why open-office plans have gained currency, but open offices may not be the plan of choice for all times. Instead, the right plan seems to be building a culture of change. Overly rigid habits and conventions, no matter how well-considered or well-intentioned, threaten innovation. The crucial take-away from analyzing office plans over time is that the answers keep changing. It might seem that there is a straight line of progress, but it's a myth. Surveying office spaces from the past eighty years, one can see a cycle that repeats. Comparing the offices of the 1940s with contemporary office spaces shows that they have circled back around to essentially the same style, via a period in the 1980s when partitions and cubicles were more the norm. The technologies and colors may differ, but the 1940s and 2000s plans are alike, right down to the pillars running down the middle.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolution of Office Plans: A Cycle of Change and Innovation 

2. Why Office Design Cycles Repeat: From Open Spaces to Cubicles and Back 

3. The Myth of Linear Progress in Office Plans: A Look at Eighty Years of Design 

4. Building a Culture of Change: The Shifting Trends in Office Layouts Over Time 

 

Main Idea #1:

Office design trends change over time, and there is no single ideal layout that remains effective for all periods. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The history of office plans shows a repeating cycle of change, with contemporary open-office designs resembling those of the 1940s, despite the shift to partitions and cubicles in the 1980s. This demonstrates that flexibility and adaptability are key to fostering innovation in office spaces. 

 

Summary:

Office design trends do not follow a straight line of progress but instead cycle over time. Comparing office layouts from the 1940s to today reveals similarities, despite a shift to cubicles in the 1980s. The key takeaway is the need for adaptable office environments to foster innovation. 

 

Key Points:

1. Open-office plans are not always the best choice for every era. 

2. Office designs change in cycles rather than following a straight line of progress. 

3. Contemporary offices resemble those of the 1940s, despite changes in technology and colors. 

4. Flexibility and adaptability in office spaces are essential for promoting innovation.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  25: 2022 4개국의 VR AR 인지도 비교 그래프

 

The graph above shows the percentages of respondents who were familiar with the concept of virtual reality (VR) and those who were familiar with the concept of augmented reality (AR) in four countries in 2022. For each country, the percentage of respondents familiar with VR was greater than the percentage of respondents familiar with AR. The country with the highest percentage of respondents familiar with AR was South Korea. The country with the largest gap between the percentage of respondents familiar with VR and that of respondents familiar with AR was Canada. In Japan, the percentage of respondents familiar with VR was greater than 60%. The percentage of respondents familiar with VR and that of respondents familiar with AR were lower in Switzerland than in Japan, respectively.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Global Familiarity with Virtual and Augmented Reality in 2022 

2. VR vs. AR Awareness: A Comparative Study Across Four Countries 

3. South Korea Leads in AR Familiarity, Canada Shows Largest VR-AR Gap 

4. Virtual and Augmented Reality Awareness: Insights from Four Countries in 2022 

 

Main Idea #1:

In 2022, respondents in four countries were more familiar with VR than AR. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While VR familiarity exceeded AR familiarity in all four countries, South Korea had the highest percentage of respondents familiar with AR, and Canada showed the largest gap between VR and AR awareness. Japan’s respondents had over 60% familiarity with VR, with Switzerland lagging behind both Japan and South Korea in awareness of both VR and AR. 

 

Summary:

In 2022, respondents in all four countries were more familiar with VR than AR. South Korea led in AR familiarity, while Canada had the largest gap between VR and AR awareness. Japan had over 60% familiarity with VR, while Switzerland trailed behind Japan in familiarity with both VR and AR. 

 

Key Points:

1. Familiarity with VR was higher than with AR in all four countries. 

2. South Korea had the highest percentage of respondents familiar with AR. 

3. Canada had the largest gap between VR and AR awareness. 

4. Japan had over 60% familiarity with VR, with Switzerland having lower awareness of both VR and AR compared to Japan.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  26: 예술과 과학을 연결한 Gyorgy Kepes 생애와 업적

 

Gyorgy Kepes was an artist and educator born in Selyp, Hungary in 1906. He studied painting at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary. Then, he studied design and film in Berlin, Germany. He went to the United States in 1937, and about a decade later, he started teaching visual design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He founded the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at MIT to form a community composed of artists and scientists. His exhibition in 1951 titled The New Landscape became the basis of his book The New Landscape in Art and Science, which was published several years later. In the book, he presented images that were not previously available, captured by the latest scientific devices. In 1995, a museum to house his works was established in Eger, Hungary. He was a great pioneer in connecting art and technology.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Gyorgy Kepes: A Pioneer in Bridging Art and Science 

2. The Life and Legacy of Gyorgy Kepes: Connecting Visual Design and Technology 

3. Gyorgy Kepes and His Contributions to Art, Science, and Education 

4. From Hungary to MIT: Gyorgy Kepes' Journey in Art and Technology

 

Main Idea #1:

Gyorgy Kepes was an influential artist and educator who connected art and science through his work. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Gyorgy Kepes, a Hungarian artist and educator, played a pioneering role in integrating art and technology, founding the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at MIT and publishing his influential book *The New Landscape in Art and Science*. His work remains recognized in a museum dedicated to him in Hungary. 

 

Summary:

Gyorgy Kepes, a Hungarian-born artist and educator, is known for integrating art and science. He founded the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at MIT and published *The New Landscape in Art and Science*, which showcased images captured by scientific devices. A museum in Hungary was later established to house his works. 

 

Key Points:

1. Gyorgy Kepes studied painting, design, and film in Hungary and Germany. 

2. He taught visual design at MIT and founded the Center for Advanced Visual Studies. 

3. His book *The New Landscape in Art and Science* highlighted the connection between art and science using scientific imagery. 

4. A museum in Eger, Hungary, was established in 1995 to honor his works and legacy.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  29: 산업 혁명 시기의 영국 사회 변화와 문제점

 

Victorian England is characterised by the full development of the Industrial Revolution. England became the first industrial nation in the world and, by 1850, the first nation to have more people employed in industry than in agriculture. Expanding trade coincided with the growth of the Empire and brought great wealth to Britain, but this wealth was not evenly distributed. Many enterprising individuals (the 'self-made men') rose from humble origins to positions of wealth and influence, but large sections of the working class were forced into the overcrowded slums of large cities where they worked long hours for low wages in unhealthy conditions. The manufacturing towns of the north of England provided some of the worst examples and inspired such socially conscious novels as Kingsley's Alton Locke, Gaskell's Mary Barton, and Dickens's Hard Times. In the south there was London, already the largest city in the world, showing all the crime, evil, and misery which result from overpopulation and unplanned growth.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Victorian England's Society 

2. Wealth and Poverty in Victorian England: The Rise of Industry and Urban Slums 

3. Victorian England: The Birth of Industry and the Struggles of the Working Class

4. The Duality of Victorian England: Industrial Growth and Social Inequality 

 

Main Idea #1:

Victorian England saw the full development of the Industrial Revolution, with a shift from agriculture to industry. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While the Industrial Revolution brought great wealth to some, it also led to severe social inequality. Large sections of the working class lived in overcrowded slums, working long hours in unhealthy conditions, inspiring socially conscious literature that depicted the struggles of the poor in both northern industrial towns and overcrowded London. 

 

Summary:

Victorian England marked the height of the Industrial Revolution, shifting the economy from agriculture to industry. Though it brought wealth to Britain, it also created severe inequality, as many working-class families lived in overcrowded slums and faced harsh working conditions. This social divide inspired novels that highlighted the struggles of the poor in both the industrial north and overcrowded London. 

 

Key Points:

1. Victorian England was shaped by the Industrial Revolution. 

2. By 1850, more people were employed in industry than in agriculture. 

3. Wealth from expanding trade and industry was unevenly distributed. 

4. The working class faced harsh living and working conditions, which inspired socially conscious novels. 

5. London, as the largest city, reflected the consequences of overpopulation and unplanned growth.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  30: 인간의 사고방식이 예측 가능한 오류로 인해 비합리적일  있는 이유

 

We all like to think of ourselves as rational actors, careful and considered in our thinking, capable of sound and reliable judgments. We might believe that we generally consider different points of view and make informed decisions. We are, in fact, "predictably irrational," as psychologist Dan Ariely titled his book on the topic. All of us engage in automatic, reflexive thinking, typically taking the easier path and conserving mental effort. Although we each may have the subjective impression that we are careful thinkers, we often make snap judgments or no real judgments at all. In addition, numerous biases inhibit or override reflective, deliberative thought; intuitive theories can also interfere with acceptance of accurate scientific explanations. Understanding more about how our minds work and how biases may operate can make us each less subject to fallacious reasoning, more rational, and more aware of the problems in others' thinking. Learning to understand the built-in limitations of our mental processes can also help us improve our ability to inform others more effectively.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Our Predictable Irrationality and Mental Biases 

2. How Automatic Thinking and Biases Affect Our Decision-Making 

3. The Path to Rational Thinking: Overcoming Biases and Snap Judgments 

4. Predictably Irrational: How Understanding Our Minds Can Improve Decision-Making

 

Main Idea #1:

Despite thinking of ourselves as rational, we often engage in automatic, reflexive thinking that is influenced by biases. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While we believe we make careful decisions, biases and intuitive theories often override our reflective thinking, leading to fallacious reasoning. By understanding how these mental processes work, we can become more rational and effective in both our thinking and in helping others avoid flawed reasoning. 

 

Summary:

Though we may believe we are rational thinkers, biases and automatic thinking often lead us to make snap judgments. Understanding these mental limitations can help us improve our reasoning and better inform others. 

 

Key Points:

1. We often engage in reflexive, automatic thinking rather than deliberate reasoning. 

2. Biases and intuitive theories interfere with rational thought and scientific understanding. 

3. Understanding how our minds work can reduce fallacious reasoning and improve decision-making. 

4. Recognizing our mental limitations can also help us communicate more effectively with others.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  31: 나방이 빛에 끌리는 이유에 대한 이론들

 

There has been a lot of discussion on why moths are attracted to light. The consensus seems to hold that moths are not so much attracted to lights as they are trapped by them. The light becomes a sensory overload that disorients the insects and sends them into a holding pattern. A hypothesis called the Mach band theory suggests that moths see a dark area around a light source and head for it to escape the light. Another theory suggests that moths perceive the light coming from a source as a diffuse halo with a dark spot in the center. The moths, attempting to escape the light, fly toward that imagined "portal," bringing them closer to the source. As they approach the light, their reference point changes and they circle the light hopelessly trying to reach the portal. Everyone is familiar with moths circling their porch lights. Their flight appears to have no purpose, but they are, it is believed, trying to escape the pull of the light.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Mystery of Moths and Light: Understanding Their Attraction 

2. Why Moths Circle Lights: Exploring Theories of Sensory Overload 

3. Trapped by Light: The Disorientation of Moths Around Light Sources 

4. Moths and Light: Theories Behind Their Perpetual Circling Behavior 

 

Main Idea #1:

Moths are not necessarily attracted to light, but rather disoriented and trapped by it. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Theories like the Mach band theory suggest that moths perceive dark areas around light sources and attempt to escape toward them, only to be continuously disoriented, resulting in their circling pattern. This behavior is driven by a futile attempt to escape the light rather than a purposeful attraction to it. 

 

Summary:

Moths are believed to circle lights not because they are attracted to them but because they are disoriented by sensory overload. Theories suggest that moths attempt to escape the light by flying toward dark areas they perceive near the light source, trapping them in a continuous circling pattern. 

 

Key Points:

1. Moths are disoriented rather than attracted to lights. 

2. The Mach band theory suggests moths fly toward perceived dark areas around lights. 

3. Moths continuously circle lights in an attempt to escape the light’s pull. 

4. Their flight patterns are driven by disorientation, not purposeful behavior.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  32: 커뮤니케이션 기술 발전에서 투자와 수익 기대의 문제

 

One of the factors determining the use of technologies of communication will be the kinds of investments made in equipment and personnel; who makes them, and what they expect in return. There is no guarantee that the investment will necessarily be in forms of communication that are most appropriate for the majority of people. Because the ownership of investment funds tends to be in the hands of commercial organisations, the modernisation of communications infrastructure only takes place on the basis of potential profitability. Take, for example, the installation of fibre-optic communications cable across the African continent. A number of African nations are involved in the development but its operational structures will be oriented to those who can pay for access. Many states that might wish to use it for education and information may not only find it too expensive but also simply unavailable to them. There can be no doubt that the development has been led by investment opportunity rather than community demand.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Profit-Driven Nature of Communication Technology Investments 

2. How Commercial Interests Shape the Development of Communication Infrastructure 

3. The Role of Profitability in the Modernization of Communication Technologies 

4. Investment Priorities vs. Community Needs in Communication Infrastructure Development 

 

Main Idea #1:

Investment in communication technologies is driven by profitability rather than community needs. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The modernization of communication infrastructure, such as the installation of fiber-optic cables in Africa, is led by commercial investments seeking profit, rather than addressing the communication needs of the majority. This can limit access to education and information for many, as the cost of the technology may be too high for widespread use. 

 

Summary:

Investment in communication technology is primarily driven by profit rather than community needs. As seen in the installation of fiber-optic cables in Africa, access is often limited to those who can afford it, while states seeking to use it for education and information may be priced out. 

 

Key Points:

1. Investment in communication technology is focused on profitability. 

2. Modernization of communication infrastructure may not serve the majority. 

3. Fiber-optic installation in Africa is driven by commercial interests. 

4. High costs may limit access to communication infrastructure for education and information purposes.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  33: 도시의 공간 질과 머무는 활동의 상관관계

 

City quality is so crucial for optional activities that the extent of staying activities can often be used as a measuring stick for the quality of the city as well as of its space. Many pedestrians in a city are not necessarily an indication of good city quality ― many people walking around can often be a sign of insufficient transit options or long distances between the various functions in the city. Conversely, it can be claimed that a city in which many people are not walking often indicates good city quality. In a city like Rome, it is the large number of people standing or sitting in squares rather than walking that is conspicuous. And it's not due to necessity but rather that the city quality is so inviting. It is hard to keep moving in city space with so many temptations to stay. In contrast are many new quarters and complexes that many people walk through but rarely stop or stay in.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Measuring City Quality: The Role of Staying Activities vs. Walking 

2. Why Pedestrians Aren’t Always a Sign of Good City Quality 

3. The Power of Staying: How Public Spaces Reflect City Quality 

4. City Design and Social Interaction: Walking vs. Staying in Urban Spaces 

 

Main Idea #1:

The extent of staying activities, such as people sitting or standing in public spaces, can be a better indicator of city quality than the number of pedestrians. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Cities where people choose to stay, like Rome, indicate inviting spaces and good city quality, while cities with many pedestrians may reflect poor transit options or long distances between urban functions. Spaces where people rarely stop or stay tend to lack the qualities that make cities inviting. 

 

Summary:

The quality of a city can be measured by how inviting it is for people to stay in public spaces rather than simply walk through them. In cities like Rome, people are drawn to linger, while in less inviting spaces, people pass through without stopping, reflecting lower city quality. 

 

Key Points:

1. Staying activities are a better measure of city quality than pedestrian traffic. 

2. High pedestrian numbers can indicate poor transit options or long distances between city functions. 

3. Inviting cities, like Rome, encourage people to stay and enjoy public spaces. 

4. Newer urban complexes often see people walking through but not staying, indicating lower city quality.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  34: Rousseau 주장한 인간 발달의 사회적 의존성

 

That people need other people is hardly news, but for Rousseau this dependence extended far beyond companionship or even love, into the very process of becoming human. Rousseau believed that people are not born but made, every individual a bundle of potentials whose realization requires the active involvement of other people. Self-development is a social process. Self-sufficiency is an impossible fantasy. Much of the time Rousseau wished passionately that it were not: Robinson Crusoe was a favorite book, and he yearned to be free from the pains and uncertainties of social life. But his writings document with extraordinary clarity the shaping of the individual by his emotional attachments. "Our sweetest existence is relative and collective, and our true self is not entirely within us." And it is kindness ― which Rousseau analyzed under the rubric of pitié, which translates as "pity" but is much closer to "sympathy" as Hume and Smith defined it ― that is the key to this collective existence.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Rousseau’s View on Human Development: The Social Process of Becoming 

2. The Role of Kindness in Rousseau’s Philosophy of Self-Development 

3. Rousseau’s Argument: Why Self-Sufficiency is an Impossible Fantasy 

4. Human Growth Through Social Bonds: Rousseau’s Perspective on Collective Existence 

 

Main Idea #1:

Rousseau believed that self-development is a social process, and people become human through their interactions with others. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Rousseau argued that humans are shaped by their emotional attachments and social interactions, with self-sufficiency being an unattainable ideal. Kindness, or pitié, is essential to this collective existence, as it fosters the relationships that define individual growth. 

 

Summary:

Rousseau believed that self-development depends on social interactions, and individuals are shaped by their relationships with others. He emphasized that true selfhood is collective, not individual, and kindness plays a crucial role in the process of human growth. 

 

Key Points:

1. Rousseau argued that people are "made" through social interactions, not born complete. 

2. He believed self-sufficiency is an impossible fantasy, despite wishing for it at times. 

3. Emotional attachments are central to shaping individuals. 

4. Kindness, or pitié, is key to the collective existence Rousseau saw as fundamental to human development.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  35: 전문적 수집가를 위한 딜러의 광범위한 역할

 

The best dealers offer a much broader service than merely having their goods on display and 'selling from stock'. Once they know the needs of a particular collector they can actively seek specific items to fill gaps in the collection. Because it is their business, to which they devote themselves full-time, they will inevitably have a much wider network than any non-professional collector can ever develop. As a matter of course they can enquire about the availability of pieces from dealers in other cities and, most crucially in some categories, from overseas. They will be routinely informed of news of all auctions and important private sales, and should be well-enough connected to hear occasionally of items which are not yet quite on sale but might be available for a certain price. In turn, they can circulate their own contacts with 'want-lists' of desired items or subjects, multiplying their client collectors' chances of expanding their collections.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Expanded Role of Art Dealers: Beyond Selling from Stock 

2. How Professional Dealers Help Collectors Build Specialized Collections 

3. The Advantages of Working with Expert Dealers to Expand Collections 

4. The Networking Power of Dealers in Finding Rare and Desired Items 

 

Main Idea #1:

Professional dealers provide more than just selling from stock; they actively seek specific items for collectors. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Dealers use their extensive networks, both locally and internationally, to help collectors acquire rare items. Their full-time commitment allows them to stay informed about auctions, private sales, and exclusive opportunities, thus greatly expanding a collector's chances of finding desired pieces. 

 

Summary:

Professional dealers go beyond selling from stock by using their vast networks to help collectors find specific items. They stay informed about auctions and private sales, both locally and internationally, increasing collectors' opportunities to acquire rare pieces. 

 

Key Points:

1. Dealers actively seek specific items for collectors. 

2. They have extensive networks that surpass those of non-professional collectors.

3. Dealers stay informed about auctions, private sales, and rare opportunities. 

4. They can circulate want-lists, further expanding collectors' chances of success.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  36: 학습은 새로운 정보가 기존 지식 패턴에 어떻게 영향을 미치는지에 대한 설명

 

If learning were simply a matter of accumulating lists of facts, then it shouldn't make any difference if we are presented with information that is just a little bit beyond what we already know or totally new information. Each fact would simply be stored separately. According to connectionist theory, however, our knowledge is organized into patterns of activity, and each time we learn something new we have to modify the old patterns so as to keep the old material while adding the new information. The adjustments are clearly smallest when the new information is only slightly new ― when it is compatible with what we already know, so that the old patterns need only a little bit of adjustment to accommodate the new knowledge. If we are trying to understand something totally new, however, we need to make larger adjustments to the units of the patterns we already have, which requires changing the strengths of large numbers of connections in our brain, and this is a difficult, tiring process.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Connectionist Theory Explains the Challenge of Learning New Information 

2. The Cognitive Strain of Learning: Adapting Old Knowledge to New Concepts 

3. Why Learning is Easier When Information is Familiar: Insights from Connectionist Theory 

4. Understanding the Mental Effort Behind Learning New and Complex Information 

 

Main Idea #1:

Learning new information is easier when it is only slightly different from what we already know. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Connectionist theory suggests that our knowledge is organized into patterns, and learning something new requires adjusting these patterns. Minor adjustments are easier when the new information is compatible with existing knowledge, but completely new concepts require larger, more tiring changes in the brain's connections. 

 

Summary:

According to connectionist theory, learning is easier when new information is only slightly different from what we already know, as it requires minor adjustments to our existing knowledge patterns. In contrast, understanding entirely new information requires more significant changes to our brain's connections, making the process more difficult and tiring. 

 

Key Points:

1. Learning is not just about accumulating facts; it involves adjusting existing knowledge patterns. 

2. New information that is compatible with old knowledge requires minor adjustments. 

3. Completely new information requires larger adjustments, which is a more challenging process. 

4. Connectionist theory explains why learning new and unfamiliar information can be tiring.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  37: 동물의 건강을 유지하는 선천적 본능과 행동

 

The generally close connection between health and what animals want exists because wanting to obtain the right things and wanting to avoid the wrong ones are major ways in which animals keep themselves healthy. Animals have evolved many different ways of maintaining their health and then regaining it again once it has been damaged, such as an ability to heal wounds when they are injured and an amazingly complex immune system for warding off infection. Animals are equally good, however, at dealing with injury and disease before they even happen. They have evolved a complex set of mechanisms for anticipating and avoiding danger altogether. They can take pre-emptive action so that the worst never happens. They start to want things that will be necessary for their health and survival not for now but for some time in the future.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Animals Anticipate and Avoid Health Risks Through Evolved Behaviors 

2. The Connection Between Health and What Animals Want for Survival 

3. Evolutionary Mechanisms: How Animals Maintain Health by Avoiding Danger 

4. Pre-emptive Actions in Animals: Evolved Strategies for Health and Survival 

 

Main Idea #1:

Animals maintain their health by wanting to obtain beneficial things and avoid harmful ones. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Animals have evolved complex mechanisms to maintain their health, not only by healing and fighting infections but also by anticipating and avoiding danger before it occurs. They develop desires for things that will ensure their future health and survival. 

 

Summary:

Animals maintain their health by seeking beneficial things and avoiding harm. They have evolved mechanisms to heal and ward off infections, but they also prevent injury and disease by anticipating danger and taking pre-emptive actions that ensure their future health and survival. 

 

Key Points:

1. Animals maintain their health by seeking what is good for them and avoiding harm. 

2. Evolution has equipped animals with mechanisms to heal and fight infections. 

3. Animals also anticipate and avoid danger before it occurs. 

4. They develop desires for things that will ensure their health in the future.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  38: 로봇 설계에서 자기 인식 능력의 중요성

 

People involved in the conception and engineering of robots designed to perceive and act know how fundamental is the ability to discriminate oneself from other entities in the environment. Without such an ability, no goal-oriented action would be possible. Imagine that you have to build a robot able to search for blocks scattered in a room in order to pile them. Even this simple task would require that your machine be able to discriminate between stimulation that originates from its own machinery and stimulation that originates from the blocks in the environment. Suppose that you equip your robot with an artificial eye and an artificial arm to detect, grab, and pile the blocks. To be successful, your machine will have to have some built-in system enabling it to discriminate between the detection of a block and the detection of its own arm. If not, the robot might endlessly chase itself rather than the blocks. Your robot would engage in circular, self-centered acts that would drive it away from the target or external goal.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Self-Discrimination in Goal-Oriented Robot Design 

2. Why Robots Must Differentiate Themselves from Their Environment 

3. Building Robots That Can Tell Themselves Apart from Their Surroundings 

4. How Self-Perception Enables Robots to Perform Goal-Oriented Tasks 

 

Main Idea #1:

For robots to perform goal-oriented tasks, they must be able to distinguish between their own actions and external stimuli. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Robots designed for tasks like detecting and piling blocks need a system to differentiate between their own machinery and external objects. Without this ability, the robot may confuse its own actions with environmental stimuli, leading to self-centered actions that prevent it from achieving its goal. 

 

Summary:

To perform tasks successfully, robots must discriminate between their own machinery and external stimuli. This self-awareness is essential for goal-oriented actions, such as detecting and interacting with objects in the environment, to prevent the robot from becoming confused by its own actions. 

 

Key Points:

1. Robots must distinguish themselves from other entities in the environment. 

2. This self-discrimination is essential for goal-oriented actions. 

3. Without such ability, robots might confuse their own machinery with external objects. 

4. A lack of self-discrimination could cause a robot to engage in circular, ineffective behavior.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  39: 미래 생태계를 예측하고 관리하는  있어 불확실성

 

To decide whether and how to intervene in ecosystems, protected area managers normally need a reasonably clear idea of what future ecosystems would be like if they did not intervene. Management practices usually involve defining a more desirable future condition and implementing management actions designed to push or guide ecosystems toward that condition. Managers need confidence in the likely outcomes of their interventions. This traditional and inherently logical approach requires a high degree of predictive ability, and predictions must be developed at appropriate spatial and temporal scales, often localized and near-term. Unfortunately, at the scales, accuracy, and precision most useful to protected area management, the future not only promises to be unprecedented, but it also promises to be unpredictable. To illustrate this, consider the uncertainties involved in predicting climatic changes, how ecosystems are likely to respond to climatic changes, and the likely efficacy of actions that might be taken to counter adverse effects of climatic changes. Comparable uncertainties surround the nature and magnitude of future changes in other ecosystem stressors.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Challenges of Predicting Ecosystem Changes for Effective Management 

2. Uncertainty in Ecosystem Management: Balancing Intervention and Prediction 

3. Why Future Ecosystem Conditions are Difficult to Predict for Conservation Management 

4. The Role of Uncertainty in Managing Protected Ecosystems Amid Climatic Changes 

 

Main Idea #1:

Protected area managers rely on predictions of future ecosystem conditions to decide how to intervene, but these predictions are often uncertain. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Ecosystem management typically requires managers to predict future conditions to guide ecosystems toward desired outcomes. However, due to uncertainties in predicting climate changes and their effects, along with other ecosystem stressors, the future is unpredictable, complicating efforts to plan effective interventions. 

 

Summary:

Protected area managers aim to guide ecosystems toward desired future conditions, but predicting future changes, particularly in response to climate and other stressors, is highly uncertain. This unpredictability challenges traditional management practices that rely on accurate, localized predictions. 

 

Key Points:

1. Managers need to predict future ecosystem conditions to guide interventions. 

2. Predictions must be made at appropriate spatial and temporal scales for management. 

3. The future of ecosystems is unpredictable due to uncertainties like climate change. 

4. These uncertainties complicate the effectiveness of traditional management practices.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  40: 인간 언어가 다른 동물의 소통 방식과 차별화되는 이유

 

Human speech differs from the cries of other species in many ways. One very important distinction is that all other animals use one call for one message as the general principle of communication. This means that the number of possible messages is very restricted. If a new message is to be included in the system, a new sound has to be introduced, too. After the first few tens of sounds it becomes difficult to invent new distinctive sounds, and also to remember them for the next time they are needed. Human speech builds on the principle of combining a restricted number of sounds into an unlimited number of messages. In a typical human language there are something like thirty or forty distinctive speech sounds. These sounds can be combined into chains to form a literally unlimited number of words. Even a small child, who can communicate by only one word at a time, uses a system for communication that is infinitely superior to any system utilized by any other animal. 

 

[요약문] In animal cries, each call represents a different message, which limits the number of possible messages, whereas human language creates an unlimited number of messages using a finite set of distinctive sounds.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Unique Flexibility of Human Speech Compared to Animal Calls 

2. Human Language: A System of Infinite Messages from Limited Sounds 

3. How Human Speech Surpasses Animal Communication in Complexity 

4. The Principle of Combination in Human Speech: Unlimited Communication from Finite Sounds 

 

Main Idea #1:

Animal calls have a one-to-one correspondence between sound and message, which limits the number of possible messages. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Human language, in contrast to animal communication, uses a limited number of distinctive sounds to form an unlimited number of messages by combining these sounds in different ways. This system allows humans to communicate far more complex and varied information than any other species. 

 

Summary:

Animal communication is restricted by a one-to-one correspondence between calls and messages, limiting the number of messages. Human language, however, combines a finite set of speech sounds to create an unlimited number of messages, making it far more versatile. 

 

Key Points:

1. Animal calls are limited because each sound corresponds to a specific message. 

2. Human speech uses a finite set of sounds to create an unlimited number of messages. 

3. The combination of sounds in human language allows for complex and varied communication. 

4. Human language is vastly more flexible and powerful than animal communication systems.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  41~42: 시와 일상 언어의 차이와 시의 새로운 언어적 가능성

 

People are correct when they feel that the written poetry of literate societies and the oral poetry of non-literate ones differ considerably from the everyday language spoken in the community. Listeners not only accept the strange use of words, rearrangement of word order, assonance, alliteration, rhythm, rhyme, compression of thought, and so on ― they actually expect to find these things in poetry and they are disappointed when poetry does not sound "poetic." But those who regard poetry as a different category of language altogether are deaf to the true achievements of the poet. Rather, the poet artfully manipulates the same raw materials of his language as are used in everyday speech; his skill is to find new possibilities in the resources already in the language. In much the same way that people living at the seashore become so accustomed to the sound of waves that they no longer hear it, most of us have become insensitive to the flood tide of words, millions of them every day, that hit our eardrums. One function of poetry is to depict the world with a fresh perception ― to make it strange ― so that we will listen to language once again. But the successful poet never departs so far into the strange world of language that none of his listeners can follow him. He still remains the communicator, the man of speech.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Art of Poetry: Rediscovering Language Through Skilled Manipulation 

2. How Poets Use Everyday Language to Create Fresh Perceptions 

3. The Balance Between Familiarity and Strangeness in Poetic Language 

4. Poetry as a Fresh Take on Everyday Language: A Communicator’s Craft 

 

Main Idea #1:

Poetry differs from everyday language, but it uses the same linguistic materials in a more artful and skillful way. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While poetry may sound strange compared to everyday speech, it manipulates the same raw materials of language. The poet's task is to find new possibilities within the familiar language, offering fresh perceptions without departing too far from what is understandable. Listeners expect poetry to sound different, but successful poets remain communicators. 

 

Summary:

Poetry uses the same language as everyday speech but manipulates it in an artful way to offer fresh perspectives. Poets balance strangeness with familiarity, using language's resources to make us listen to it anew, while still remaining communicators that their audience can follow. 

 

Key Points:

1. Poetry is expected to sound different from everyday language. 

2. Poets use the same language as in daily life but manipulate it creatively. 

3. The function of poetry is to make language fresh and perceptive again. 

4. Poets balance making language strange while still being communicators.

 

 

[3] 2024 09  43~45:  번째  구매 앱을 통해 식물을 구매한 경험

 

Helen was thrilled when she received a notification on a second-hand shopping app from a seller named Anna. For months, she had been looking for a Philodendron gloriosum, a Colombian plant with dark, velvety leaves shaped like hearts. She had almost given up on getting one. Anna, though, had put one up for sale. The posting read, "I'm selling my favorite plant, because I'm moving abroad. If you pick it up today from Edincester Heights, you can have it for the current price, which is half the market rate." Helen immediately messaged the seller. "Hello! I'm interested in purchasing your plant. If it works for your schedule, I can be there in 10 minutes!" Anna replied, "Hi, there! I am at work right now, but my housemate, Julia, can meet you in front of the building." Unable to believe her good luck, Helen typed back in excitement, "Great! I can leave now. I'll wear a black baseball cap." Arriving at the building, Helen could identify Julia by the large paper bag she was holding. The bag had leaves sticking out of the top. She said, "You must be Julia!" Laughing, the woman said, "Yes! Please take good care of this plant. Anna had it for six years, so she considers it family." From the bag, she pulled out another plant, a tiny one with thick, glossy leaves. "Are you familiar with this? It's called a Dragon's Tail. My housemate said you could take it too, if you'd like." Helen exclaimed, "Yes, I'd love to! Please thank Anna for me. Both are in such wonderful condition. Do you have any tips for keeping them in good shape?" Handing over the bag, Julia replied, "I'm not a plant expert, but I know that Anna kept them away from windows to avoid direct sunlight. Why don't you message her? She would be happy to offer advice." "I'll be sure to do that," Helen said, as she handed over the cash.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Lucky Find: Helen's Journey to Owning the Perfect Philodendron 

2. An Unexpected Gift: Helen’s Fortunate Encounter with Two Beautiful Plants 

3. The Quest for a Philodendron Gloriosum and a Surprise Addition 

4. Helen’s Exciting Plant Purchase: A Philodendron and a Dragon’s Tail 

 

Main Idea #1:

Helen excitedly secures a long-sought-after plant through a second-hand shopping app.

 

Main Idea #2:

After months of searching, Helen finally finds a Philodendron gloriosum at a bargain price. She quickly arranges to pick it up from Anna's housemate, Julia, who surprises her with an additional plant. Helen leaves thrilled with her purchase and eager to care for both plants. 

 

Summary:

After searching for months, Helen finally finds a rare plant for sale at a discount and arranges to pick it up from the seller’s housemate. To her surprise, she receives an additional plant and leaves delighted with both her new acquisitions. 

 

Key Points:

1. Helen finds a Philodendron gloriosum on a second-hand shopping app. 

2. She quickly arranges to pick it up from the seller’s housemate, Julia. 

3. Julia offers Helen an additional plant, a Dragon’s Tail, as a gift. 

4. Helen is excited about her new plants and plans to seek care advice from Anna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[2] 2024 09  18: Advanced Licensed Counselor Program 상담 경험 요건 연장 요청 편지

 

To whom it may concern, My name is Peter Jackson and I am thinking of applying for the Advanced Licensed Counselor Program that the university provides. I found that the certification for 100 hours of counseling experience is required for the application. However, I do not think I could possibly complete the required counseling experience by the current deadline. So, if possible, I kindly request an extension of the deadline until the end of this summer vacation. I am actively working on obtaining the certification, and I am sure I will be able to submit it by then. I understand the importance of following the application process, and would greatly appreciate your consideration of this request. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Peter Jackson

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Request for Extension of Application Deadline for Counselor Program 

2. Deadline Extension Request for Advanced Licensed Counselor Program Application 

3. Peter Jackson's Request for Extension to Submit Counseling Certification 

4. Request for Deadline Adjustment Due to Incomplete Counseling Experience Hours 

 

Main Idea #1:

Peter Jackson requests an extension of the deadline for submitting his application to the Advanced Licensed Counselor Program. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Due to his inability to complete the required 100 hours of counseling experience by the current deadline, Peter Jackson is seeking an extension until the end of summer vacation to fulfill the certification requirement. 

 

Summary:

Peter Jackson asks for an extension of the application deadline for the Advanced Licensed Counselor Program because he has not completed the required 100 hours of counseling experience. He assures that he will meet the requirement by the end of the summer vacation. 

 

Key Points:

1. Peter Jackson plans to apply for the Advanced Licensed Counselor Program. 

2. The application requires 100 hours of counseling experience. 

3. He requests an extension of the deadline to complete the requirement. 

4. He expects to fulfill the requirement by the end of summer vacation.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  19: 공항 입국 심사에서 예상치 못한 상황에 긴장한 경험

 

The passport control line was short and the inspectors looked relaxed; except the inspector at my window. He seemed to want to model the seriousness of the task at hand for the other inspectors. Maybe that's why I felt uneasy when he studied my passport more carefully than I expected. "You were here in September," he said. "Why are you back so soon?" "I came in September to prepare to return this month," I replied with a trembling voice, considering if I missed any Italian regulations. "For how long?" he asked. "One month, this time," I answered truthfully. I knew it was not against the rules to stay in Italy for three months. "Enjoy your stay," he finally said, as he stamped my passport. Whew! As I walked away, the burden I had carried, even though I did nothing wrong, vanished into the air. My shoulders, once weighed down, now stretched out with comfort.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Nervous Encounter with a Passport Inspector in Italy 

2. Overcoming Anxiety at Passport Control Despite Following the Rules 

3. A Close Call: Navigating Tension at Italian Passport Control 

4. The Unexpected Pressure of Returning to Italy After a Short Stay 

 

Main Idea #1:

The narrator feels uneasy during a strict inspection at passport control despite knowing they followed all the regulations. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Although the narrator's stay in Italy was entirely within legal limits, the inspector's scrutiny creates unnecessary tension, but relief follows when the passport is finally stamped, allowing the narrator to relax and enjoy their visit. 

 

Summary:

The narrator faces unexpected scrutiny at Italian passport control, feeling nervous despite adhering to all the rules. After a tense interaction, the inspector approves the stay, and the narrator feels relieved and relaxed. 

 

Key Points:

1. The narrator faces extra scrutiny at passport control, causing unease. 

2. They are questioned about returning to Italy shortly after a previous visit. 

3. Despite feeling anxious, the narrator has followed the regulations. 

4. After passing through, the narrator feels relieved and at ease.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  20: 걱정은 통제 가능한 감정이라는 점을 자녀에게 가르치는 방법

 

Merely convincing your children that worry is senseless and that they would be more content if they didn't worry isn't going to stop them from worrying. For some reason, young people seem to believe that worry is a fact of life over which they have little or no control. Consequently, they don't even try to stop. Therefore, you need to convince them that worry, like guilt and fear, is nothing more than an emotion, and like all emotions, is subject to the power of the will. Tell them that they can eliminate worry from their lives by simply refusing to attend to it. Explain to them that if they refuse to act worried regardless of how they feel, they will eventually stop feeling worried and will begin to experience the contentment that accompanies a worry-free life.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Helping Children Understand the Power of Will Over Worry 

2. Teaching Children to Overcome Worry Through Conscious Effort 

3. Guiding Young People to a Worry-Free Life by Changing Their Mindset 

4. How Parents Can Empower Children to Control Worry and Find Peace 

 

Main Idea #1:

Simply telling children not to worry won't work unless they understand that worry is an emotion they can control. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Parents must teach children that worry, like other emotions, can be controlled through willpower, and by refusing to act on worry, they can gradually eliminate it and find contentment. 

 

Summary:

To help children stop worrying, parents must teach them that worry is an emotion they can control through their will. By refusing to act on worry, children can gradually overcome it and experience a more content and peaceful life. 

 

Key Points:

1. Children often believe they cannot control their worries. 

2. Worry, like other emotions, can be managed through willpower. 

3. Refusing to act on worry can lead to eliminating it over time. 

4. Parents should explain how overcoming worry leads to greater contentment.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  21: 산업 시대에서 창의성과 속도가  중요한 현대 기업의 특성

 

In today's information age, in many companies and on many teams, the objective is no longer error prevention and replicability. On the contrary, it's creativity, speed, and keenness. In the industrial era, the goal was to minimize variation. But in creative companies today, maximizing variation is more essential. In these situations, the biggest risk isn't making a mistake or losing consistency; it's failing to attract top talent, to invent new products, or to change direction quickly when the environment shifts. Consistency and repeatability are more likely to suppress fresh thinking than to bring your company profit. A lot of little mistakes, while sometimes painful, help the organization learn quickly and are a critical part of the innovation cycle. In these situations, rules and process are no longer the best answer. A symphony isn't what you're going for. Leave the conductor and the sheet music behind. Build a jazz band instead.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Embracing Creativity and Flexibility Over Consistency in Modern Companies 

2. Why Innovation Requires Maximizing Variation and Accepting Mistakes 

3. Shifting from Error Prevention to Innovation in the Information Age 

4. Building a Creative Team: Jazz Bands Over Symphonies in Business 

 

Main Idea #1:

The focus of modern companies has shifted from error prevention to creativity and flexibility. 

 

Main Idea #2:

In today's rapidly changing environment, maximizing variation and embracing small mistakes are crucial for innovation, as consistency and repeatability can stifle creativity and limit a company's ability to adapt and grow. 

 

Summary:

In the modern business world, creativity and quick adaptation are more important than error prevention. Companies that prioritize variation and allow small mistakes are more likely to innovate and thrive in changing environments, as strict adherence to rules can suppress fresh ideas. 

 

Key Points:

1. The focus has shifted from minimizing errors to encouraging creativity and speed. 

2. Modern companies benefit from maximizing variation rather than consistency. 

3. Small mistakes are essential for learning and innovation. 

4. A flexible, improvisational approach is better than rigid adherence to processes.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  22: 재난 상황에서 정보 소통의 중요성과 소문이 퍼지는 이유

 

Any new or threatening situation may require us to make decisions and this requires information. So important is communication during a disaster that normal social barriers are often lowered. We will talk to strangers in a way we would never consider normally. Even relatively low grade disruption of our life such as a fire drill or a very late train seems to give us the permission to break normal etiquette and talk to strangers. The more important an event to a particular public, the more detailed and urgent the requirement for news becomes. Without an authoritative source of facts, whether that is a newspaper or trusted broadcast station, rumours often run riot. Rumours start because people believe their group to be in danger and so, although the rumour is unproven, feel they should pass it on. For example, if a worker heard that their employer's business was doing badly and people were going to be made redundant, they would pass that information on to colleagues.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Communication and Rumors During Disruptive Events 

2. How Disasters Lower Social Barriers and Spread Information 

3. The Power of Rumors in Crisis Situations and Their Impact on Communication 

4. Breaking Social Norms: The Urgent Need for Information During Disasters 

 

Main Idea #1:

Disasters lower social barriers, making people more willing to communicate with strangers for information. 

 

Main Idea #2:

In crises, the lack of reliable information leads to the spread of rumors, as people feel compelled to pass on unverified news to protect their group, heightening the urgency for authoritative sources. 

 

Summary:

In disruptive situations, people are more likely to communicate with strangers to gather information. The absence of reliable news often leads to the spread of rumors, as individuals feel the need to share potential dangers, even if unverified. 

 

Key Points:

1. Disasters encourage communication between strangers. 

2. Urgent events increase the need for reliable information. 

3. The absence of authoritative news sources fuels the spread of rumors. 

4. People spread rumors to protect their group from perceived danger.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  23: 예술과 과학 모두가 문화적 맥락에서 이해되어야 하는 이유

 

People seem to recognize that the arts are cultural activities that draw on (or react against) certain cultural traditions, certain shared understanding, and certain values and ideas that are characteristic of the time and place in which the art is created. In the case of science, however, opinions differ. Some scientists, like the great biologist J. B. S. Haldane, see science in a similar light ― as a historical activity that occurs in a particular time and place, and that needs to be understood within that context. Others, however, see science as a purely "objective" pursuit, uninfluenced by the cultural viewpoint and values of those who create it. In describing this view of science, philosopher Hugh Lacey speaks of the belief that there is an underlying order of the world which is simply there to be discovered ― the world of pure "fact" stripped of any link with value. The aim of science according to this view is to represent this world of pure "fact", independently of any relationship it might bear contingently to human practices and experiences.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Debate Over Whether Science Is Influenced by Culture 

2. Is Science Objective or Shaped by Its Historical Context? 

3. Exploring Different Views on the Role of Culture in Science 

4. Science as a Cultural Activity or an Objective Pursuit: A Philosophical Discussion 

 

Main Idea #1:

There are differing opinions on whether science is influenced by the cultural context in which it is practiced. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While some view science as a historical activity shaped by time and place, others argue that it is an objective pursuit, focused solely on discovering a world of pure facts independent of human values or practices. 

 

Summary:

Some scientists and philosophers believe that science is shaped by the cultural and historical context in which it is created, while others view it as an objective pursuit, aiming to uncover pure facts without influence from human values or experiences. 

 

Key Points:

1. The arts are widely recognized as being influenced by cultural traditions and values. 

2. Opinions differ on whether science is influenced by culture or purely objective. 

3. Some believe science must be understood within its historical context. 

4. Others argue that science aims to discover facts independent of human practices.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  24: 정신적 성숙과 책임감의 연령에 대한 사회적 기준의 문제

 

Mental development consists of individuals increasingly mastering social codes and signals themselves, which they can master only in social situations with the support of more competent individuals, typically adults. In this sense, mental development consists of internalizing social patterns and gradually becoming a responsible actor among other responsible actors. In Denmark, the age of criminal responsibility is 15 years, which means that we then say that people have developed sufficient mental maturity to be accountable for their actions at this point. And at the age of 18 people are given the right to vote and are thereby formally included in the basic democratic process. I do not know whether these age boundaries are optimal, but it is clear that mental development takes place at different rates for different individuals, and depends especially on the social and family environment they have been given. Therefore, having formal limits for responsibility from a specific age that apply to everyone is a somewhat questionable practice. But the question, of course, is whether it can be done any differently.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Relationship Between Mental Development and Legal Responsibility 

2. Questioning Age Limits for Responsibility: Mental Development and Social Context 

3. Can Age-Based Boundaries Truly Reflect Mental Maturity? 

4. Understanding Mental Development and Its Role in Defining Responsibility 

 

Main Idea #1:

Mental development involves mastering social codes with the help of more competent individuals, like adults. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Although formal age limits, such as 15 for criminal responsibility and 18 for voting in Denmark, mark mental maturity, mental development varies for individuals based on their social and family environments, making age-based boundaries for responsibility questionable. 

 

Summary:

Mental development occurs through mastering social norms with adult support, and while age limits for responsibility are set in Denmark, individual mental maturity varies based on social factors, raising questions about the fairness of universal age boundaries. 

 

Key Points:

1. Mental development involves internalizing social patterns with guidance from others. 

2. Denmark sets age limits of 15 for criminal responsibility and 18 for voting. 

3. Mental maturity varies based on individual social and family environments. 

4. Universal age limits for responsibility may not accurately reflect individual development.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  25: 2022 캐나다의 연령대별 무급 돌봄 제공 비율 비교 그래프

 

The graph above shows the percentage of people who provided unpaid care to children and adults by age group in Canada in 2022. Notably, the 35-44 group had the highest percentage of individuals providing unpaid care to children, reaching 59.5%. However, the highest percentage of individuals providing unpaid care to adults was found in the 55-64 group. Compared to the 25-34 group, the 1524 group had a lower percentage of individuals providing unpaid care to children and a higher percentage of individuals providing unpaid care to adults. The percentage of people providing unpaid care to adults in the 45-54 group was more than twice as high as that in the 35-44 group. The 55-64 group and the 65 and older group showed a similar percentage of individuals providing unpaid care to children, with a difference of less than 1 percentage point.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Age Group Differences in Unpaid Care for Children and Adults in Canada, 2022 

2. The Distribution of Unpaid Care Responsibilities Across Age Groups in Canada 

3. A Closer Look at Unpaid Care for Children and Adults by Age in 2022 Canada 

4. How Different Age Groups Contribute to Unpaid Care for Children and Adults in Canada 

 

Main Idea #1:

The 35-44 age group had the highest percentage of individuals providing unpaid care to children in 2022. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The percentage of individuals providing unpaid care to adults peaked in the 55-64 age group, while other age groups showed varying levels of care provision for both children and adults, with notable differences between certain age groups. 

 

Summary:

In Canada in 2022, unpaid care for children was most commonly provided by the 35-44 age group, while unpaid care for adults was highest in the 55-64 group. There were also significant differences between age groups in terms of care provision for both children and adults, with the 45-54 group showing particularly high rates of care for adults. 

 

Key Points:

1. The 35-44 age group had the highest percentage of people providing unpaid care to children (59.5%). 

2. The 55-64 age group had the highest percentage of people providing unpaid care to adults. 

3. The 15-24 group provided less care to children but more to adults than the 25-34 group. 

4. The 45-54 group provided over twice as much unpaid care to adults as the 35-44 group.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  26: 동물 생태학 발전에 기여한 Charles Elton 생애와 업적

 

Born in the English city of Liverpool, Charles Elton studied zoology under Julian Huxley at Oxford University from 1918 to 1922. After graduating, he began teaching as a parttime instructor and had a long and distinguished teaching career at Oxford from 1922 to 1967. After a series of arctic expeditions with Huxley, he worked with a fur-collecting and trading company as a biological consultant, and examined the company's records to study animal populations. In 1927, he wrote his first and most important book, Animal Ecology, in which he demonstrated the nature of food chains and cycles. In 1932, he helped establish the Bureau of Animal Population at Oxford. In the same year he became the editor of the new Journal of Animal Ecology. Throughout his career, Elton wrote six books and played a major role in shaping the modern science of ecology.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Charles Elton: Pioneering Ecologist and Founder of Animal Population Studies 

2. The Legacy of Charles Elton: From Zoology Student to Ecological Innovator 

3. Charles Elton's Contributions to Animal Ecology and Population Research 

4. Shaping Modern Ecology: The Life and Achievements of Charles Elton 

 

Main Idea #1:

Charles Elton made significant contributions to the field of ecology, particularly in the study of animal populations and food chains. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Through his work as a biological consultant, his founding of the Bureau of Animal Population, and his role as an author and editor, Charles Elton played a pivotal role in developing the modern science of ecology and animal population studies. 

 

Summary:

Charles Elton, a zoologist educated at Oxford, made lasting contributions to the field of ecology. His pioneering work on food chains, population studies, and the founding of the Bureau of Animal Population helped shape modern ecology. He authored six books and had a long, influential teaching career. 

 

Key Points:

1. Charles Elton studied zoology at Oxford under Julian Huxley. 

2. He led arctic expeditions and worked as a biological consultant studying animal populations. 

3. His 1927 book, Animal Ecology, introduced key concepts like food chains and cycles. 

4. Elton helped establish the Bureau of Animal Population and played a key role in shaping modern ecology.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  29: 경제 중심 사고에서 생태적 건강을 중시하는 관점으로의 변화

 

One well-known shift took place when the accepted view ― that the Earth was the center of the universe ― changed to one where we understood that we are only inhabitants on one planet orbiting the Sun. With each person who grasped the solar system view, it became easier for the next person to do so. So it is with the notion that the world revolves around the human economy. This is slowly being replaced by the view that the economy is a part of the larger system of material flows that connect all living things. When this perspective shifts into place, it will be obvious that our economic well-being requires that we account for, and respond to, factors of ecological health. Unfortunately we do not have a century or two to make the change. By clarifying the nature of the old and new perspectives, and by identifying actions on which we might cooperate to move the process along, we can help accelerate the shift.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Shifting Perspectives: From Human-Centric Economies to Ecological Integration 

2. The Evolution of Thought: Economy as Part of Earth's Ecological Systems 

3. Accelerating the Transition from Economic Dominance to Ecological Awareness 

4. From Earth-Centered to Eco-Centered: Changing Views on Economy and Environment 

 

Main Idea #1:

A shift is occurring from viewing the economy as central to understanding it as part of a larger ecological system. 

 

Main Idea #2:

As people adopt the perspective that the economy is just one aspect of a broader system of material flows, it will become clear that economic well-being depends on ecological health, and we must act quickly to accelerate this shift in thinking. 

 

Summary:

The perspective that the economy is central is gradually being replaced by the view that it is part of a broader ecological system. This shift is crucial for recognizing the connection between economic well-being and ecological health, and we must act quickly to accelerate this change. 

 

Key Points:

1. The old view that Earth was the center of the universe parallels the current view of the economy's centrality. 

2. The economy is now seen as part of a larger ecological system. 

3. Economic well-being is dependent on ecological health. 

4. Action is needed to accelerate this shift in thinking.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  30: 인류의 진화 과정에서 도구 사용과 식단 변화가 중요한 역할을 

 

The first human beings probably evolved in tropical regions where survival was possible without clothing. It is likely that they had very dark skin because light skin would have given little protection against the burning rays of the sun. There is a debate about whether these people spread into other parts of the world or, instead, whether people developed independently in various parts of the world. Whichever the case, it is believed that in time they became capable of spreading out from Africa, eventually to most of the world. This was probably because their physical characteristics changed. For instance, early hominids probably did not walk upright, but when they developed that ability, they could travel more efficiently. More important, perhaps, was their development of tool making. With tools, they could hunt other animals, so they could consume more protein and fat than their low-energy vegetarian diet would have provided. Not only their bodies but also their brains would have been changed with more energy. The brain needs lots of energy to grow. As their diet expanded, hominids could physically and intellectually expand their territory.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolutionary Journey of Early Hominids and Their Global Expansion 

2. How Physical and Intellectual Developments Enabled Early Human Migration 

3. The Role of Diet and Tools in the Evolution of Early Humans 

4. From Africa to the World: The Evolution and Spread of Early Humans 

 

Main Idea #1:

Early humans likely evolved in tropical regions, with dark skin for sun protection. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The development of tool-making and upright walking allowed early humans to hunt and travel more efficiently, leading to physical and intellectual evolution that enabled them to expand beyond Africa. 

 

Summary:

Early humans likely originated in tropical regions with dark skin for sun protection. Their ability to walk upright and make tools allowed them to hunt and consume more energy-rich foods, which fueled physical and intellectual growth, enabling them to spread across the globe. 

 

Key Points:

1. Early humans likely had dark skin to protect against the sun in tropical regions. 

2. There is debate about whether humans spread from Africa or evolved independently in different parts of the world. 

3. Walking upright and tool-making allowed for more efficient travel and hunting. 

4. A protein-rich diet helped fuel brain development and territorial expansion.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  31: 불공정한 절차가 위로를 제공하는 이유와 공정한 절차의 심리적 영향

 

When we get an unfavorable outcome, in some ways the last thing we want to hear is that the process was fair. As outraging as the combination of an unfavorable outcome and an unfair process is, this combination also brings with it a consolation prize: the possibility of attributing the bad outcome to something other than ourselves. We may reassure ourselves by believing that our bad outcome had little to do with us and everything to do with the unfair process. If the process is fair, however, we cannot nearly as easily externalize the outcome; we got what we got "fair and square." When the process is fair we believe that our outcome is deserved, which is another way of saying that there must have been something about ourselves (what we did or who we are) that caused the outcome.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Psychological Impact of Fairness on Unfavorable Outcomes 

2. How Fair Processes Force Us to Accept Responsibility for Bad Results 

3. The Consolation of Unfairness: Avoiding Blame for Unfavorable Outcomes 

4. Why Fairness Can Make Unfavorable Outcomes Harder to Accept 

 

Main Idea #1:

Unfavorable outcomes are easier to accept if we can attribute them to an unfair process. 

 

Main Idea #2:

When the process is fair, individuals struggle to externalize unfavorable outcomes and are more likely to internalize blame, believing that the result was deserved based on their own actions or characteristics. 

 

Summary:

Unfavorable outcomes are easier to accept when they can be attributed to an unfair process, allowing individuals to avoid self-blame. When the process is fair, people tend to internalize responsibility for the result, believing it reflects their own actions or characteristics. 

 

Key Points:

1. People often find comfort in blaming an unfair process for bad outcomes. 

2. Fair processes make it harder to externalize unfavorable results. 

3. A fair process leads people to believe their outcome was deserved. 

4. Internalizing responsibility is more likely when the outcome results from a fair process.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  32: 서양 여성 드레스의 형태 변화를 분석한 연구 결과

 

The well-known American ethnologist Alfred Louis Kroeber made a rich and in-depth study of women's evening dress in the West, stretching back about three centuries and using reproductions of engravings. Having adjusted the dimensions of these plates due to their diverse origins, he was able to analyse the constant elements in fashion features and to come up with a study that was neither intuitive nor approximate, but precise, mathematical and statistical. He reduced women's clothing to a certain number of features: length and size of the skirt, size and depth of the neckline, height of the waistline. He demonstrated unambiguously that fashion is a profoundly regular phenomenon which is not located at the level of annual variations but on the scale of history. For practically 300 years, women's dress was subject to a very precise periodic cycle: forms reach the furthest point in their variations every fifty years. If, at any one moment, skirts are at their longest, fifty years later they will be at their shortest; thus skirts become long again fifty years after being short and a hundred years after being long.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Alfred Kroeber's Study of Fashion Cycles in Women's Evening Dress 

2. The Mathematical Regularity of Women's Fashion Over Three Centuries 

3. How Women's Evening Dress Follows a 50-Year Fashion Cycle 

4. Alfred Kroeber's Precise Analysis of Fashion Trends in Women's Clothing 

 

Main Idea #1:

Alfred Kroeber conducted a precise, mathematical study of women's evening dress over 300 years, analyzing fashion cycles. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Kroeber demonstrated that women's fashion, particularly in evening dress, follows a regular 50-year cycle, with elements like skirt length and neckline depth changing in predictable ways over time, reflecting a deeper historical pattern rather than annual trends. 

 

Summary:

Alfred Kroeber's study of women's evening dress revealed that fashion trends follow a regular 50-year cycle, with predictable changes in skirt length, neckline, and waistline height. His analysis showed that fashion operates on a historical scale rather than annual variations. 

 

Key Points:

1. Kroeber studied 300 years of women's evening dress using engravings. 

2. He reduced fashion to specific features like skirt length and neckline depth. 

3. Fashion follows a 50-year cycle, with regular changes in style. 

4. His analysis was mathematical, revealing a precise historical pattern in fashion trends.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  33: 기술 발전으로 인한 불평등과 노동 시장의 붕괴 가능성

 

Over the last few centuries, humanity's collective prosperity has skyrocketed, as technological progress has made us far wealthier than ever before. To share out those riches, almost all societies have settled upon the market mechanism, rewarding people in various ways for the work that they do and the things that they own. But rising inequality, itself often driven by technology, has started to put that mechanism under strain. Today, markets already provide immense rewards to some people but leave many others with very little. And now, technological unemployment threatens to become a more radical version of the same story, taking place in the particular market we rely upon the most: the labor market. As that market begins to break down, more and more people will be in danger of not receiving a share of society's prosperity at all.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Impact of Technological Progress on Rising Inequality and Labor Markets 

2. How Technological Unemployment Threatens Market Mechanisms in Modern Society 

3. The Strain of Inequality: Technology's Role in Disrupting Prosperity Distribution 

4. Markets Under Pressure: Technological Advancements and the Future of Labor

 

Main Idea #1:

Technological progress has increased prosperity but also heightened inequality, straining the market mechanism. 

 

Main Idea #2:

As technology leads to rising inequality and the potential for widespread technological unemployment, the labor market, which is key to distributing prosperity, may begin to break down, leaving many without a share in society's wealth. 

 

Summary:

Technological progress has increased overall prosperity but has also intensified inequality, straining the market mechanism that distributes wealth. As technological unemployment rises, the labor market may collapse, leaving many without access to society's prosperity. 

 

Key Points:

1. Technological progress has increased humanity's wealth. 

2. The market mechanism distributes this wealth but is under strain due to rising inequality. 

3. Technology has contributed to both increased inequality and the risk of technological unemployment. 

4. As the labor market falters, many may be excluded from sharing in collective prosperity.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  34: 전문가들이 기초 지식을 가르치기 어려운 이유

 

It's often said that those who can't do, teach. It would be more accurate to say that those who can do, can't teach the basics. A great deal of expert knowledge is implicit, not explicit. The further you progress toward mastery, the less conscious awareness you often have of the fundamentals. Experiments show that skilled golfers and wine aficionados have a hard time describing their putting and tasting techniques ― even asking them to explain their approaches is enough to interfere with their performance, so they often stay on autopilot. When I first saw an elite diver do four and a half somersaults, I asked how he managed to spin so fast. His answer: "Just go up in a ball." Experts often have an intuitive understanding of a route, but they struggle to clearly express all the steps to take. Their brain dump is partially filled with garbage.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Struggles Experts Face When Teaching the Basics 

2. Why Mastery Makes It Harder to Teach: The Implicit Knowledge Problem 

3. The Paradox of Expertise: Difficulty in Explaining What Comes Naturally 

4. The Gap Between Doing and Teaching: Why Experts Struggle to Share Fundamentals 

 

Main Idea #1:

Experts often struggle to teach the basics because much of their knowledge is implicit.

 

Main Idea #2:

As individuals progress toward mastery, they become less conscious of the fundamental steps they follow, making it difficult to teach those steps to others. Experts often rely on intuition and struggle to explain their processes clearly. 

 

Summary:

Experts often have difficulty teaching the basics because much of their knowledge is implicit and intuitive. As they master a skill, they become less aware of the fundamental steps involved, making it hard to explain their techniques clearly to others. 

 

Key Points:

1. Experts often have implicit knowledge that is difficult to verbalize. 

2. Skilled individuals may struggle to explain basic steps without disrupting their own performance. 

3. Mastery leads to intuitive understanding, making it harder to teach beginners. 

4. Attempts to teach can result in unclear explanations and incomplete steps.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  35: 곡물 가공과 발효 과정이 영양소 보존에 미치는 영향

 

Minimal processing can be one of the best ways to keep original flavors and taste, without any need to add artificial flavoring or additives, or too much salt. This would also be the efficient way to keep most nutrients, especially the most sensitive ones such as many vitamins and anti-oxidants. Milling of cereals is one of the most harsh processes which dramatically affect nutrient content. While grains are naturally very rich in micronutrients, anti-oxidants and fiber (i.e. in wholemeal flour or flakes), milling usually removes the vast majority of minerals, vitamins and fibers to raise white flour. Such a spoilage of key nutrients and fiber is no longer acceptable in the context of a sustainable diet aiming at an optimal nutrient density and health protection. In contrast, fermentation of various foodstuffs or germination of grains are traditional, locally accessible, low-energy and highly nutritious processes of sounded interest.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Benefits of Minimal Processing for Nutrient Retention and Flavor 

2. How Milling and Minimal Processing Affect Nutrient Content in Grains 

3. Sustainable Diets: Preserving Nutrients Through Minimal Processing and Fermentation 

4. Why Minimal Processing and Traditional Methods Are Key for Nutrient-Rich Foods 

 

Main Idea #1:

Minimal processing helps retain the original flavors and nutrients of foods without the need for artificial additives. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While harsh processes like cereal milling remove essential nutrients and fiber, traditional methods such as fermentation and germination offer nutritious, low-energy alternatives that align with sustainable diets. 

 

Summary:

Minimal processing preserves the original flavors and nutrients of foods, especially sensitive vitamins and antioxidants. In contrast, harsh processes like milling remove vital nutrients from grains, while traditional methods like fermentation and germination maintain nutrient density and align with sustainable, healthy diets. 

 

Key Points:

1. Minimal processing retains original flavors and nutrients without additives. 

2. Milling significantly reduces the nutrient content of grains. 

3. Whole grains are rich in micronutrients, antioxidants, and fiber. 

4. Traditional methods like fermentation and germination are nutrient-rich, sustainable alternatives.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  36: 너무 유능한 사람은 오히려  호감 가는 이유

 

It would seem obvious that the more competent someone is, the more we will like that person. By "competence," I mean a cluster of qualities: smartness, the ability to get things done, wise decisions, etc. We stand a better chance of doing well at our life tasks if we surround ourselves with people who know what they're doing and have a lot to teach us. But the research evidence is paradoxical: In problem-solving groups, the participants who are considered the most competent and have the best ideas tend not to be the ones who are best liked. Why? One possibility is that, although we like to be around competent people, those who are too competent make us uncomfortable. They may seem unapproachable, distant, superhuman ― and make us look bad (and feel worse) by comparison. If this were true, we might like people more if they reveal some evidence of fallibility. For example, if your friend is a brilliant mathematician, superb athlete, and gourmet cook, you might like him or her better if, every once in a while, they screwed up.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Competence Paradox: Why Highly Capable People Aren't Always the Most Liked 

2. Competence vs. Likability: How Perfection Can Make Others Uncomfortable 

3. The Influence of Competence and Fallibility on Social Connections 

4. Why Flaws in Competence May Increase Likability in Group Dynamics 

 

Main Idea #1:

Highly competent individuals are not always the most liked in social or problem-solving groups. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While competence is valued, overly competent people can make others feel uncomfortable or inferior. Revealing occasional fallibility can make them more approachable and likable, as it reduces the discomfort others may feel in comparison. 

 

Summary:

Competence is generally desirable, but overly competent individuals may not be well-liked in group settings due to the discomfort they create. People tend to prefer those who reveal occasional fallibility, as it makes them more relatable and approachable. 

 

Key Points:

1. Competence includes qualities like intelligence, decision-making, and efficiency. 

2. Highly competent individuals are often less liked in problem-solving groups. 

3. Excessive competence can make others feel inferior or uncomfortable. 

4. Occasional fallibility in competent people can increase their likability.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  37: 꿀벌의 춤과 컴퓨터 알고리즘의 차이

 

A computational algorithm that takes input data and generates some output from it doesn't really embody any notion of meaning. Certainly, such a computation does not generally have as its purpose its own survival and wellbeing. It does not, in general, assign value to the inputs. Compare, for example, a computer algorithm with the waggle dance of the honeybee, by which means a foraging bee conveys to others in the hive information about the source of food (such as nectar) it has located. The "dance" ― a series of stylized movements on the comb ― shows the bees how far away the food is and in which direction. But this input does not simply program other bees to go out and look for it. Rather, they evaluate this information, comparing it with their own knowledge of the surroundings. Some bees might not bother to make the journey, considering it not worthwhile. The input, such as it is, is processed in the light of the organism's own internal states and history; there is nothing prescriptive about its effects.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Difference Between Computational Algorithms and Biological Communication 

2. Why Meaning and Evaluation Set Biological Systems Apart from Algorithms 

3. Comparing Computer Algorithms and the Honeybee's Waggle Dance: A Study in Information Processing 

4. From Inputs to Decisions: The Role of Evaluation in Honeybee Communication 

 

Main Idea #1:

Computational algorithms process input without assigning meaning or value to it, unlike biological systems such as honeybees. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The waggle dance of honeybees conveys information about food sources, but unlike computer algorithms, bees evaluate the information based on their internal states and past experiences, making decisions that are not simply prescriptive responses to input. 

 

Summary:

Unlike computer algorithms, which process input without assigning meaning, honeybees use the waggle dance to convey information that is evaluated in light of individual experiences and internal states, demonstrating that biological systems assign value and meaning to input. 

 

Key Points:

1. Algorithms process input without assigning value or meaning. 

2. The honeybee's waggle dance communicates information about food sources. 

3. Bees evaluate the input based on their own knowledge and internal states. 

4. Biological systems process information in a non-prescriptive, evaluative way.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  38: 행동 전염과 바이러스 전염의 유사점과 차이점

 

There are deep similarities between viral contagion and behavioral contagion. For example, people in close or extended proximity to others infected by a virus are themselves more likely to become infected, just as people are more likely to drink excessively when they spend more time in the company of heavy drinkers. But there are also important differences between the two types of contagion. One is that visibility promotes behavioral contagion but inhibits the spread of infectious diseases. Solar panels that are visible from the street, for instance, are more likely to stimulate neighboring installations. In contrast, we try to avoid others who are visibly ill. Another important difference is that whereas viral contagion is almost always a bad thing, behavioral contagion is sometimes negative ― as in the case of smoking ― but sometimes positive, as in the case of solar installations.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Comparing Viral and Behavioral Contagion: Similarities and Key Differences 

2. The Influence of Visibility in Viral and Behavioral Contagion 

3. Viral vs. Behavioral Contagion: When Imitation Helps or Hurts 

4. How Visibility and Social Proximity Shape Viral and Behavioral Contagion 

 

Main Idea #1:

Viral contagion and behavioral contagion share similarities but also have important differences. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While proximity increases the likelihood of both viral and behavioral contagion, visibility encourages behavioral contagion but inhibits viral contagion. Furthermore, viral contagion is generally harmful, whereas behavioral contagion can be either positive or negative. 

 

Summary:

Viral and behavioral contagion are similar in that both are more likely to spread through proximity, but they differ in key ways. Visibility promotes behavioral contagion but discourages viral contagion, and while viral contagion is usually harmful, behavioral contagion can be either beneficial or detrimental. 

 

Key Points:

1. Proximity increases the likelihood of both viral and behavioral contagion. 

2. Visibility encourages behavioral contagion but discourages viral contagion. 

3. Viral contagion is typically harmful. 

4. Behavioral contagion can be either negative, like smoking, or positive, like solar panel adoption.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  39: 동물의 동면과 수면의 차이

 

Sleep is clearly about more than just resting. One curious fact is that animals that are hibernating also have periods of sleep. It comes as a surprise to most of us, but hibernation and sleep are not the same thing at all, at least not from a neurological and metabolic perspective. Hibernating is more like being anesthetized: the subject is unconscious but not actually asleep. So a hibernating animal needs to get a few hours of conventional sleep each day within the larger unconsciousness. A further surprise to most of us is that bears, the most famous of wintry sleepers, don't actually hibernate. Real hibernation involves profound unconsciousness and a dramatic fall in body temperature ― often to around 32 degrees Fahrenheit. By this definition, bears don't hibernate, because their body temperature stays near normal and they are easily awakened. Their winter sleeps are more accurately called a state of torpor.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Difference Between Hibernation and Sleep: A Neurological Perspective 

2. Why Bears Don’t Truly Hibernate: Understanding Torpor and Winter Sleep 

3. Sleep vs. Hibernation: The Surprising Distinctions in Animal Dormancy 

4. Hibernation and Torpor: Exploring the Misconceptions About Winter Sleep 

 

Main Idea #1:

Hibernation and sleep are distinct states, with hibernation being more similar to anesthesia. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Hibernation involves deep unconsciousness and a significant drop in body temperature, whereas animals like bears experience torpor, a lighter form of dormancy where they remain easily awakened and maintain near-normal body temperatures. 

 

Summary:

Hibernation is not the same as sleep; it resembles anesthesia, with animals needing regular sleep during hibernation. Bears, often thought to hibernate, actually enter a state of torpor, where their body temperature remains near normal and they can wake easily. 

 

Key Points:

1. Sleep and hibernation are neurologically and metabolically different. 

2. Hibernating animals still require conventional sleep periods. 

3. True hibernation involves deep unconsciousness and a dramatic drop in body temperature. 

4. Bears experience torpor, not true hibernation, as their body temperature stays near normal.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  40: 나이별로 타인의 평가를 의식하는 행동 차이

 

The concern about how we appear to others can be seen in children, though work by the psychologist Ervin Staub suggests that the effect may vary with age. In a study where children heard another child in distress, young children (kindergarten through second grade) were more likely to help the child in distress when with another child than when alone. But for older children ― in fourth and sixth grade ― the effect reversed: they were less likely to help a child in distress when they were with a peer than when they were alone. Staub suggested that younger children might feel more comfortable acting when they have the company of a peer, whereas older children might feel more concern about being judged by their peers and fear feeling embarrassed by overreacting. Staub noted that "older children seemed to discuss the distress sounds less and to react to them less openly than younger children." In other words, the older children were deliberately putting on a poker face in front of their peers. 

 

[요약문] The study suggests that, contrary to younger children, older children are less likely to help those in distress in the presence of others because they care more about how they are evaluated.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Peer Influence on Children's Willingness to Help 

2. How Concern for Peer Judgment Affects Older Children's Behavior 

3. Age Differences in Children's Responses to Helping Peers in Distress 

4. Why Older Children Are Less Likely to Help in the Presence of Others 

 

Main Idea #1:

Younger children are more likely to help when with a peer, while older children are less likely to do so. 

 

Main Idea #2:

As children grow older, they become more concerned about how they are judged by their peers, which leads them to suppress their willingness to help others in distress, fearing embarrassment or overreaction in front of others. 

 

Summary:

Younger children are more likely to help when accompanied by a peer, but older children tend to suppress their helping behavior in the presence of others, as they are more concerned about peer judgment and potential embarrassment. 

 

Key Points:

1. Younger children are more likely to help when with another child. 

2. Older children are less likely to help when a peer is present. 

3. Peer judgment influences older children's behavior. 

4. Older children deliberately hide their reactions to avoid embarrassment.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  41~42: 어린 시절 권위에 대한 질문의 중요성과 성인의 대응 방식

 

What makes questioning authority so hard? The difficulties start in childhood, when parents - the first and most powerful authority figures - show children "the way things are." This is a necessary element of learning language and socialization, and certainly most things learned in early childhood are noncontroversial: the English alphabet starts with A and ends with Z, the numbers 1 through 10 come before the numbers 11 through 20, and so on. Children, however, will spontaneously question things that are quite obvious to adults and even to older kids. The word "why?" becomes a challenge, as in, "Why is the sky blue?" Answers such as "because it just is" or "because I say so" tell children that they must unquestioningly accept what authorities say "just because," and children who persist in their questioning are likely to find themselves dismissed or yelled at for "bothering" adults with "meaningless" or "unimportant" questions. But these questions are in fact perfectly reasonable. Why is the sky blue? Many adults do not themselves know the answer. And who says the sky's color needs to be called "blue," anyway? How do we know that what one person calls "blue" is the same color that another calls "blue"? The scientific answers come from physics, but those are not the answers that children are seeking. They are trying to understand the world, and no matter how irritating the repeated questions may become to stressed and time-pressed parents, it is important to take them seriously to encourage kids to question authority to think for themselves.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Encouraging Critical Thinking: Why Children Should Question Authority 

2. The Challenges of Questioning Authority and How It Starts in Childhood 

3. Why Early Dismissal of Children's Questions Stifles Independent Thinking 

4. From Childhood Curiosity to Adult Obedience: The Struggle to Question Authority

 

Main Idea #1:

Questioning authority begins in childhood but is often discouraged by adults through dismissive responses. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Children's natural curiosity leads them to question even obvious facts, but they are often met with dismissive or frustrated responses, which teaches them to accept authority without question. Encouraging children to ask questions helps them develop critical thinking and independence. 

 

Summary:

Questioning authority is difficult because children are often discouraged from asking questions by adults, who dismiss their curiosity as unimportant. Encouraging children to ask questions fosters independent thinking and helps them challenge accepted norms as they grow. 

 

Key Points:

1. Questioning authority begins in childhood when children challenge basic facts. 

2. Parents often dismiss children's questions with unsatisfactory answers. 

3. This discouragement teaches children to accept authority without questioning. 

4. Encouraging children to question fosters critical thinking and independence.

 

 

[2] 2024 09  43~45: 어린 시절의 특이한  경험이 자녀의 성장에 미친 긍정적 영향

 

My two girls grew up without challenges with respect to development and social interaction. My son Benjamin, however, was quite delayed. He struggled through his childhood, not fitting in with the other children and wondering what he was doing wrong at every turn. He was teased by the other children and frowned upon by a number of unsympathetic adults. But his Grade 1 teacher was a wonderful, caring person who took the time to ask why Benjamin behaved the way he did. The teacher was determined to understand Benjamin and to accept him as he was. One day he came home with a note from his teacher. He suggested I go to the school library. They were having a sale, and he thought my son would like one of the books. I couldn't go for a couple of days and was concerned I'd missed the opportunity. When I finally went to the school, his teacher told me that the sale had ended but that the library had saved the book for my little boy. I suspected the teacher had paid for it out of his own pocket. It was a storyboard book with a place for a photo. On each page there was an outline of an animal and a hole so that the face in the photo appeared to be the face of the animal. Wondering if Benjamin would really be interested in the book, I brought it home. He loved it! Through that book, he saw that he could be anything he wanted to be: a cat, an octopus, a dinosaur  even a frog! Benjamin joyfully embarked on an imaginative journey through the book, and little did we know, it laid the groundwork for his future successes. And thankfully, his teacher had taken the time to observe and understand him and had discovered a way to help him reach out of his own world and join ours through a storyboard book. My son later became a child actor and performed for seven years with a Toronto casting agency. He is now a published author who writes fantasy and science-fiction! Who would have guessed?

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How a Thoughtful Teacher Helped Benjamin Find His Path to Success 

2. The Power of Understanding: A Teacher’s Role in Benjamin’s Journey 

3. From Struggles to Success: How One Book Changed Benjamin’s Life 

4. The Impact of a Caring Teacher on a Child’s Development and Future 

 

Main Idea #1:

Benjamin faced developmental challenges but found support and encouragement through the kindness of his Grade 1 teacher. 

 

Main Idea #2:

With the help of a caring teacher who took the time to understand him, Benjamin discovered his creativity through a special book, which sparked his imagination and eventually led to a successful career as an actor and writer. 

 

Summary:

Benjamin, who struggled with developmental delays, found support from a compassionate teacher who introduced him to a special book that ignited his imagination. This simple gesture laid the foundation for his later success as a child actor and published author. 

 

Key Points:

1. Benjamin faced developmental and social challenges during his childhood. 

2. His Grade 1 teacher took the time to understand and support him. 

3. A special book from the teacher helped spark Benjamin’s creativity. 

4. Benjamin later became a successful child actor and published author.

 

 

 

 

 

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[1] 2024 09  18: 피츠버그 기차역의 직원 있는 매표소 재개 요청 편지

 

To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my deep concern about the recent change made by Pittsburgh Train Station. The station had traditional ticket offices with staff before, but these have been replaced with ticket vending machines. However, individuals who are unfamiliar with these machines are now experiencing difficulty accessing the railway services. Since these individuals heavily relied on the staff assistance to be able to travel, they are in great need of ticket offices with staff in the station. Therefore, I am urging you to consider reopening the ticket offices. With the staff back in their positions, many people would regain access to the railway services. I look forward to your prompt attention to this matter and a positive resolution. Sincerely, Sarah Roberts

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Reinstating Staffed Ticket Offices at Pittsburgh Train Station for Accessibility

2. Addressing Concerns Over the Shift to Ticket Vending Machines in Pittsburgh

3. The Impact of Automated Systems on Passenger Access at Pittsburgh Train Station

4. Ensuring Equal Access to Railway Services: The Need for Staffed Ticket Offices

 

Main Idea #1:

The replacement of staffed ticket offices with machines has caused difficulties for individuals unfamiliar with the technology.

 

Main Idea #2:

Reopening ticket offices with staff would help those who struggle with ticket vending machines regain access to railway services and ensure inclusive travel.

 

Summary:

Replacing staffed ticket offices with vending machines at Pittsburgh Train Station has made it hard for some passengers to travel. Sarah Roberts urges the station to bring back the staff to assist those who rely on human help. Reopening the offices would restore access to railway services for many.

 

Key Points:

1. Ticket offices were replaced with vending machines at Pittsburgh Train Station.

2. Some passengers are struggling to use the vending machines.

3. Sarah Roberts is requesting the reopening of ticket offices with staff.

4. Reinstating staff would improve access to railway services for many passengers.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  19: 무대에서 쓰러진 Arthur 구조한 Jeevan 이야기

 

All the actors on the stage were focused on their acting. Then, suddenly, Arthur fell into the corner of the stage. Jeevan immediately approached Arthur and found his heart wasn't beating. Jeevan began CPR. Jeevan worked silently, glancing sometimes at Arthur's face. He thought, "Please, start breathing again, please." Arthur's eyes were closed. Moments later, an older man in a grey suit appeared, swiftly kneeling beside Arthur's chest. "I'm Walter Jacobi. I'm a doctor." He announced with a calm voice. Jeevan wiped the sweat off his forehead. With combined efforts, Jeevan and Dr. Jacobi successfully revived Arthur. Arthur's eyes slowly opened. Finally, Jeevan was able to hear Arthur's breath again, thinking to himself, "Thank goodness. You're back."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Dramatic Rescue of Arthur by Jeevan and Dr. Jacobi 

2. A Tense Moment: Reviving Arthur Onstage with Team Effort 

3. When Acting Turns into Reality: Jeevan and Dr. Jacobi's Life-saving Actions 

4. Arthur’s Near-Fatal Collapse and the Swift Response of Jeevan and Dr. Jacobi 

 

Main Idea #1:

Jeevan immediately began CPR after Arthur collapsed during a stage performance. 

 

Main Idea #2:

With Jeevan and Dr. Jacobi's teamwork, Arthur was successfully revived after his heart stopped during a play, offering relief to those involved. 

 

Summary:

Arthur collapsed on stage, prompting Jeevan to begin CPR. Dr. Jacobi arrived, and together they revived Arthur, who eventually regained consciousness. Jeevan felt relieved to see Arthur breathe again. 

 

Key Points:

1. Arthur collapsed during the performance. 

2. Jeevan initiated CPR immediately after noticing Arthur’s heart had stopped. 

3. Dr. Jacobi arrived and assisted Jeevan in the revival. 

4. Arthur was successfully revived through their combined efforts.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  20: 부모의 과도한 자랑이 자녀에게 주는 압박과 부정적 영향

 

As the parent of a gifted child, you need to be aware of a certain common parent trap. Of course you are a proud parent, and you should be. While it is very easy to talk nonstop about your little genius and his or her remarkable behavior, this can be very stressful on your child. It is extremely important to limit your bragging behavior to your very close friends, or your parents. Gifted children feel pressured when their parents show them off too much. This behavior creates expectations that they may not be able to live up to, and also creates a false sense of self for your child. You want your child to be who they are, not who they seem to be as defined by their incredible achievements. If not, you could end up with a driven perfectionist child or perhaps a dropout, or worse.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Avoiding Parental Pressure: Nurturing Gifted Children Without Overemphasis 

2. Balancing Pride and Pressure: The Dangers of Over-bragging About Gifted Children 

3. How Parental Bragging Can Impact a Gifted Child's Development 

4. Raising a Gifted Child: Why Moderation in Praise Is Essential for Healthy Growth 

 

Main Idea #1:

Constantly bragging about a gifted child can create unnecessary pressure on them. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Parents should avoid showing off their child’s achievements excessively, as it can lead to unrealistic expectations, perfectionism, or even negative outcomes like burnout or dropping out. 

 

Summary:

Excessive bragging about a gifted child can put undue pressure on them to meet high expectations. Limiting praise to close circles helps maintain a healthy balance, ensuring the child develops without feeling defined solely by their achievements. 

 

Key Points:

1. Excessive parental bragging can stress gifted children. 

2. Parents should limit praise to close friends or family. 

3. Overemphasis on achievements may lead to perfectionism or burnout. 

4. Maintaining realistic expectations helps foster healthy development.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  21: 부정적 상황에서 자조 그룹의 긍정적 에너지의 중요성

 

One valuable technique for getting out of helplessness, depression, and situations which are predominantly being run by the thought, "I can't," is to choose to be with other persons who have resolved the problem with which we struggle. This is one of the great powers of self-help groups. When we are in a negative state, we have given a lot of energy to negative thought forms, and the positive thought forms are weak. Those who are in a higher vibration are free of the energy from their negative thoughts and have energized positive thought forms. Merely to be in their presence is beneficial. In some self-help groups, this is called "hanging out with the winners." The benefit here is on the psychic level of consciousness, and there is a transfer of positive energy and relighting of one's own latent positive thought forms.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Power of Positive Influence: Overcoming Negativity Through Supportive Communities 

2. Breaking Free from Helplessness: How Self-help Groups Transform Mindsets 

3. The Role of Positive Energy in Recovering from Depression and Negative Thinking

4. Reclaiming Positive Thoughts: The Impact of "Hanging Out with the Winners"

 

Main Idea #1:

Spending time with those who have overcome similar struggles can help counter negative thinking. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Self-help groups allow individuals to benefit from the positive energy of others, which helps reignite their own positive thoughts and break free from negativity and helplessness. 

 

Summary:

Being around people who have conquered the struggles you face helps weaken negative thoughts and strengthen positive ones. Self-help groups offer this benefit by allowing a transfer of positive energy, referred to as "hanging out with the winners." 

 

Key Points:

1. Spending time with positive individuals helps counter negative thinking. 

2. Self-help groups offer a transfer of positive energy. 

3. Positive energy strengthens weak positive thought forms in those struggling. 

4. "Hanging out with the winners" refers to being in the presence of those with strong positive energy.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  22: 인간의 감정이 생존에 기여한 진화적 역할

 

Our emotions are thought to exist because they have contributed to our survival as a species. Fear has helped us avoid dangers, expressing anger helps us scare off threats, and expressing positive emotions helps us bond with others. From an evolutionary perspective, an emotion is a kind of "program" that, when triggered, directs many of our activities (including attention, perception, memory, movement, expressions, etc.). For example, fear makes us very attentive, narrows our perceptual focus to threatening stimuli, will cause us either to face a situation (fight) or avoid it (flight), and may cause us to remember an experience more acutely (so that we avoid the threat in the future). Regardless of the specific ways in which they activate our systems, the specific emotions we possess are thought to exist because they have helped us (as a species) survive challenges within our environment long ago. If they had not helped us adapt and survive, they would not have evolved with us.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolutionary Role of Emotions in Human Survival and Adaptation 

2. How Emotions Shape Human Behavior: An Evolutionary Perspective 

3. Understanding Emotions as Evolutionary Programs for Survival 

4. Emotions as Survival Tools: The Evolutionary Benefits of Fear, Anger, and Joy 

 

Main Idea #1:

Emotions exist because they have contributed to human survival throughout evolution. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Emotions like fear, anger, and joy function as evolutionary "programs" that trigger various responses, such as attention, perception, and memory, to help humans adapt and survive challenges in their environment. 

 

Summary:

Emotions have evolved because they helped humans survive, directing behaviors and responses to challenges. Fear, for instance, sharpens focus on danger, while positive emotions aid in social bonding. These emotional "programs" helped humans adapt to threats and survive over time. 

 

Key Points:

1. Emotions contributed to human survival and adaptation. 

2. Fear, anger, and positive emotions serve specific functions for survival. 

3. Emotions trigger multiple activities like perception and memory. 

4. Emotions evolved because they helped humans face environmental challenges.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  23: AI 기술이 장애인을 포함한 노동 시장에서의 포용성 증대

 

By improving accessibility of the workplace for workers that are typically at a disadvantage in the labour market, AI can improve inclusiveness in the workplace. AI-powered assistive devices to aid workers with visual, speech or hearing difficulties are becoming more widespread, improving the access to, and the quality of work for people with disabilities. For example, speech recognition solutions for people with dysarthric voices, or live captioning systems for deaf and hard of hearing people can facilitate communication with colleagues and access to jobs where inter-personal communication is necessary. AI can also enhance the capabilities of low-skilled workers, with potentially positive effects on their wages and career prospects. For example, AI's capacity to translate written and spoken word in real-time can improve the performance of non-native speakers in the workplace. Moreover, recent developments in AI-powered text generators can instantly improve the performance of lower-skilled individuals in domains such as writing, coding or customer service.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How AI is Enhancing Workplace Inclusivity for Disadvantaged Workers 

2. The Role of AI in Empowering Workers with Disabilities and Low Skills 

3. AI's Potential to Improve Accessibility and Career Prospects for All Workers 

4. Inclusive Workplaces Through AI: Supporting Disabled and Low-skilled Workers 

 

Main Idea #1:

AI is making workplaces more inclusive by improving accessibility for workers with disabilities. 

 

Main Idea #2:

AI-powered assistive devices and tools enhance the capabilities of disadvantaged workers, such as those with disabilities or low skills, helping them improve performance and career prospects in various domains like communication, writing, and coding. 

 

Summary:

AI improves workplace inclusivity by providing assistive devices for disabled workers and enhancing the skills of low-skilled workers. Tools like speech recognition, live captioning, and real-time translation help disadvantaged workers communicate and perform better in their jobs. 

 

Key Points:

1. AI improves workplace accessibility for disabled workers. 

2. Assistive devices, such as speech recognition and live captioning, enhance communication. 

3. AI helps low-skilled workers improve performance in tasks like writing and coding. 

4. Real-time translation aids nonnative speakers in workplace communication.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  24: 고래가 기후 변화 완화에 기여하는 방식과  가치

 

Whales are highly efficient at carbon storage. When they die, each whale sequesters an average of 30 tons of carbon dioxide, taking that carbon out of the atmosphere for centuries. For comparison, the average tree absorbs only 48 pounds of CO2 a year. From a climate perspective, each whale is the marine equivalent of thousands of trees. Whales also help sequester carbon by fertilizing the ocean as they release nutrient-rich waste, in turn increasing phytoplankton populations, which also sequester carbon ― leading some scientists to call them the "engineers of marine ecosystems." In 2019, economists from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated the value of the ecosystem services provided by each whale at over $2 million USD. They called for a new global program of economic incentives to return whale populations to preindustrial whaling levels as one example of a "nature-based solution" to climate change. Calls are now being made for a global whale restoration program, to slow down climate change.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Whales: Nature's Key to Carbon Sequestration and Climate Solutions 

2. The Crucial Role of Whales in Combating Climate Change 

3. How Whales Store Carbon and Help Restore Marine Ecosystems 

4. Whale Restoration as a Nature-based Solution to Climate Change 

 

Main Idea #1:

Whales play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, each storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide. 

 

Main Idea #2:

In addition to directly sequestering carbon, whales boost marine ecosystems by fertilizing the ocean, which supports phytoplankton growth, and economists value these ecosystem services highly, advocating for a global whale restoration program to combat climate change. 

 

Summary:

Whales sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide and help marine ecosystems thrive by increasing phytoplankton populations. Economists have highlighted the value of these ecosystem services, leading to calls for a global whale restoration program to address climate change. 

 

Key Points:

1. Each whale sequesters an average of 30 tons of carbon dioxide. 

2. Whales support phytoplankton populations, which also sequester carbon. 

3. Economists estimate each whale's ecosystem services to be worth over $2 million. 

4. A global whale restoration program is proposed to help combat climate change.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  25: 2022 주요 국가들의 1인당 CO2 배출량 비교 그래프

 

The above graph shows per capita CO2 emissions from coal, oil, and gas by countries in 2022. The United States had the highest total per capita CO2 emissions, even though its emissions from coal were the second lowest among the five countries shown. South Korea's total per capita CO2 emissions were over 10 tons, ranking it the second highest among the countries shown. Germany had lower CO2 emissions per capita than South Korea in all three major sources respectively. The per capita CO2 emissions from coal in South Africa were over three times higher than those in Germany. In Brazil, oil was the largest source of CO2 emissions per capita among its three major sources, just as it was in the United States and Germany.

CO2

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Comparative Analysis of CO2 Emissions Per Capita by Energy Source in 2022 

2. Understanding Global CO2 Emissions: A Look at Per Capita Emissions by Country 

3. How Coal, Oil, and Gas Contributed to CO2 Emissions in Major Countries in 2022 

4. The Distribution of CO2 Emissions by Energy Source Across Key Countries in 2022 

 

Main Idea #1:

The United States had the highest total per capita CO2 emissions despite having relatively low coal emissions. 

 

Main Idea #2:

South Korea ranked second in total per capita CO2 emissions, and South Africa had significantly higher coal emissions per capita than Germany, while oil was the leading source of emissions in the United States, Brazil, and Germany. 

 

Summary:

In 2022, the United States had the highest per capita CO2 emissions, with oil being a dominant source, while South Korea ranked second. South Africas coal emissions per capita were more than three times those of Germany, and in Brazil, oil was the largest contributor to CO2 emissions, as it was in the United States and Germany. 

 

Key Points:

1. The United States had the highest per capita CO2 emissions despite lower coal use. 

2. South Korea ranked second in total per capita CO2 emissions. 

3. South Africa’s coal emissions per capita were over three times higher than Germany’s. 

4. Oil was the largest source of CO2 emissions in the United States, Brazil, and Germany.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  26: 프랑스의 여성 과학자 Emilie du Chatelet 업적과 영향

 

Emilie du Chatelet, a French mathematician and physicist, was born in Paris in 1706. During her childhood, with her father's support, she was able to get mathematical and scientific education that most women of her time did not receive. In 1737, she submitted her paper on the nature of fire to a contest sponsored by the French Academy of Sciences, and it was published a year later. In her book, Institutions de Physique, Emilie du Chatelet explained the ideas of space and time in a way that is closer to what we understand in modern relativity than what was common during her time. Her most significant achievement was translating Isaac Newton's Principia into French near the end of her life. Emilie du Chatelet's work was not recognized in her time, but she is now remembered as a symbol of the Enlightenment and the struggle for women's participation in science.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Emilie du Chatelet: A Pioneer in Physics and Mathematics During the Enlightenment 

2. Breaking Barriers: Emilie du Chatelet's Contributions to Science and Her Legacy

3. From Fire to Relativity: The Scientific Achievements of Emilie du Chatelet 

4. Emilie du Chatelet's Groundbreaking Work in Physics and Translation of Newton's Principia 

 

Main Idea #1:

Emilie du Chatelet received an uncommon scientific education for women of her time, thanks to her father's support. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Emilie du Chatelet made significant contributions to physics and mathematics, including a groundbreaking explanation of space and time and her translation of Newton's Principia, though her work was not recognized until long after her death. 

 

Summary:

Emilie du Chatelet, a French mathematician and physicist, made important contributions to science, including her work on fire and space-time and her translation of Newton’s Principia into French. Although her work went unrecognized during her life, she is now celebrated for her role in advancing science and advocating for women’s involvement in it. 

 

Key Points:

1. Emilie du Chatelet received scientific education uncommon for women in her time. 

2. She submitted a paper on the nature of fire to the French Academy of Sciences. 

3. Her explanation of space and time foreshadowed modern concepts of relativity. 

4. Her translation of Newton's Principia is considered her most significant achievement.

 

 

 

[1] 2024 09  29: 조직  다양한 부서들이 갈등을 일으키는 구조적 요인

 

From an organizational viewpoint, one of the most fascinating examples of how any organization may contain many different types of culture is to recognize the functional operations of different departments within the organization. The varying departments and divisions within an organization will inevitably view any given situation from their own biased and prejudiced perspective. A department and its members will acquire "tunnel vision" which disallows them to see things as others see them. The very structure of organizations can create conflict. The choice of whether the structure is "mechanistic" or "organic" can have a profound influence on conflict management. A mechanistic structure has a vertical hierarchy with many rules, many procedures, and many levels of management involved in decision making. Organic structures are more horizontal in nature, where decision making is less centralized and spread across the plane of the organization.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Departmental Culture and Conflict in Organizational Structures 

2. The Impact of Organizational Structures on Conflict and Decision Making 

3. How Mechanistic and Organic Structures Influence Departmental Perspectives 

4. The Role of Tunnel Vision and Structure in Organizational Conflict 

 

Main Idea #1:

Different departments within an organization develop their own biased perspectives, leading to conflicts. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The structure of an organization, whether mechanistic or organic, significantly influences conflict management, with mechanistic structures having a rigid hierarchy and organic structures promoting decentralized decision making. 

 

Summary:

Departments within organizations often develop biased perspectives, causing conflict due to differing views. The type of organizational structure, whether mechanistic with a rigid hierarchy or organic with decentralized decision making, affects how conflicts are managed. 

 

Key Points:

1. Departments develop tunnel vision, leading to biased perspectives. 

2. Organizational structures can influence how conflicts are managed. 

3. Mechanistic structures have rigid hierarchies and centralized decision making. 

4. Organic structures have decentralized, horizontal decision-making processes.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  30: 자전거 전용 도로 확장으로 교통을 줄이는 도시 계획의 이점

 

An excellent alternative to calming traffic is removing it. Some cities reserve an extensive network of lanes and streets for bikes, pedestrians, and the occasional service vehicle. This motivates people to travel by bike rather than by car, making streets safer for everyone. As bicycles become more popular in a city, planners can convert more automobile lanes and entire streets to accommodate more of them. Nevertheless, even the most bikeable cities still require motor vehicle lanes for taxis, emergency vehicles, and delivery trucks. Delivery vehicles are frequently a target of animus, but they are actually an essential component to making cities greener. A tightly packed delivery truck is a far more efficient transporter of goods than several hybrids carrying a few shopping bags each. Distributing food and other goods to neighborhood vendors allows them to operate smaller stores close to homes so that residents can walk, rather than drive, to get their groceries.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Transforming Streets: The Benefits of Reducing Traffic for Bikes and Pedestrians 

2. How Reducing Car Traffic Can Create Safer, More Efficient Cities 

3. Making Streets Safer: The Role of Bicycles and Delivery Vehicles in Urban Planning 

4. The Balance Between Bikeable Cities and Essential Vehicle Lanes 

 

Main Idea #1:

Removing car traffic and reserving streets for bikes and pedestrians makes cities safer and encourages biking. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite reducing car traffic, cities still need lanes for essential vehicles like delivery trucks, which contribute to a greener environment by efficiently transporting goods and supporting neighborhood stores. 

 

Summary:

Cities can promote biking and safety by converting streets for bikes and pedestrians. Although motor vehicle lanes are still necessary for taxis, emergency vehicles, and delivery trucks, these trucks help make cities greener by efficiently delivering goods and supporting local stores, reducing the need for individual car trips. 

 

Key Points:

1. Removing car traffic encourages biking and makes streets safer. 

2. Bikes can replace cars on some streets, but motor vehicles are still needed. 

3. Delivery trucks are essential for efficient transportation of goods. 

4. Local stores supported by deliveries reduce the need for residents to drive.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  31: 유명 작곡가들의 초기 작품이 받아들여지기 어려웠던 이유

 

You hear again and again that some of the greatest composers were misunderstood in their own day. Not everyone could understand the compositions of Beethoven, Brahms, or Stravinsky in their day. The reason for this initial lack of acceptance is unfamiliarity. The musical forms, or ideas expressed within them, were completely new. And yet, this is exactly one of the things that makes them so great. Effective composers have their own ideas. Have you ever seen the classic movie Amadeus? The composer Antonio Salieri is the "host" of this movie; he's depicted as one of the most famous non-great composers ― he lived at the time of Mozart and was completely overshadowed by him. Now, Salieri wasn't a bad composer; in fact, he was a very good one. But he wasn't one of the world's great composers because his work wasn't original. What he wrote sounded just like what everyone else was composing at the time.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Originality in Defining the World's Greatest Composers 

2. How Familiarity and Originality Shape Musical Greatness 

3. Why Some Composers Were Misunderstood in Their Time but Later Revered 

4. The Difference Between Good and Great Composers: Originality as the Key Factor 

 

Main Idea #1:

Great composers were often misunderstood in their time due to the unfamiliarity of their ideas. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Originality is a defining characteristic of great composers, as demonstrated by figures like Beethoven and Mozart, whose work was initially misunderstood but ultimately recognized for its uniqueness, unlike more conventional composers like Salieri. 

 

Summary:

Many great composers, such as Beethoven and Mozart, were initially misunderstood because their compositions introduced unfamiliar ideas. Unlike conventional composers like Salieri, they are celebrated for their originality, which sets them apart as true musical innovators. 

 

Key Points:

1. Many great composers were misunderstood due to the novelty of their ideas. 

2. Originality is essential for a composer to be considered great. 

3. Salieri, while a good composer, lacked the originality that defined Mozart. 

4. Great composers like Beethoven, Brahms, and Stravinsky introduced new musical forms.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  32: 새로운 매체가 인간의 사고 방식을 변화시키는 과정

 

Every time a new medium comes along  whether it's the invention of the printed book, or TV, or SNS  and you start to use it, it's like you are putting on a new kind of goggles, with their own special colors and lenses. Each set of goggles you put on makes you see things differently. So when you start to watch television, before you absorb the message of any particular TV show  whether it's Wheel of Fortune or The Wire  you start to see the world as being shaped like television itself. That's why Marshall McLuhan said that every time a new medium comes along a new way for humans to communicate  it has buried in it a message. It is gently guiding us to see the world according to a new set of codes. The way information gets to you, McLuhan argued, is more important than the information itself. TV teaches you that the world is fast; that it's about surfaces and appearances.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How New Media Shapes Our Perception: The Impact of Communication Tools 

2. Understanding Marshall McLuhan: The Medium as a Message in Modern Media 

3. The Influence of Media on Worldview: How TV and SNS Change Perception 

4. Seeing Through New Lenses: How Media Guides Our Understanding of the World 

 

Main Idea #1:

New forms of media change the way we perceive the world, much like putting on a new set of goggles. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Marshall McLuhan argued that the way information is delivered through a medium is more important than the content itself, as each medium subtly alters how we see the world and shapes our understanding according to its own codes. 

 

Summary:

New forms of media, like TV or SNS, change how we perceive the world by altering the way we receive information. Marshall McLuhan believed that the medium itself carries a hidden message, guiding us to view the world in a particular way, often more influential than the content it delivers. 

 

Key Points:

1. New media changes how we see the world, like wearing different goggles. 

2. Marshall McLuhan believed that the medium is more important than the message. 

3. TV, for example, teaches us to perceive the world as fast and appearance-driven. 

4. Each medium guides us to view the world according to its own codes and structure.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  33: 개념의 중요성과 잘못된 개념이 과학적 오류를 초래할  있는 위험성

 

Concepts are vital to human survival, but we must also be careful with them because concepts open the door to essentialism. They encourage us to see things that aren't present. Stuart Firestein opens his book, Ignorance, with an old proverb, "It is very difficult to find a black cat in a dark room, especially when there is no cat." This statement beautifully sums up the search for essences. History has many examples of scientists who searched fruitlessly for an essence because they used the wrong concept to guide their hypotheses. Firestein gives the example of luminiferous ether, a mysterious substance that was thought to fill the universe so that light would have a medium to move through. The ether was a black cat, writes Firestein, and physicists had been theorizing in a dark room, and then experimenting in it, looking for evidence of a cat that did not exist.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Dangers of Essentialism in Scientific Inquiry: Lessons from History 

2. How Concepts Can Mislead: The Search for Nonexistent Essences in Science 

3. Stuart Firestein's Insights on Ignorance and the Pitfalls of Misguided Concepts

4. The Black Cat in the Dark Room: The Perils of Essentialism in Science 

 

Main Idea #1:

Concepts are essential for human understanding, but they can lead to misguided searches for nonexistent essences. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Stuart Firestein illustrates how essentialism can mislead scientific inquiry, using the historical example of physicists searching for the nonexistent ether, much like searching for a black cat in a dark room when no cat is present. 

 

Summary:

Concepts are important but can lead to essentialism, where scientists search for nonexistent things, as illustrated by the historical search for luminiferous ether. Stuart Firestein likens this to looking for a black cat in a dark room when there is no cat. 

 

Key Points:

1. Concepts can lead to misguided searches for essences that don’t exist. 

2. Stuart Firestein uses the proverb of a black cat in a dark room to illustrate this. 

3. Scientists once searched for the nonexistent luminiferous ether, misled by a false concept. 

4. Essentialism can misguide scientific inquiry by focusing on nonexistent phenomena.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  34: 소셜미디어에서의 '일반적 유명인' 전통적 유명인의 차이

 

While social media attention is potentially an instrument to achieve ends like elite celebrity, some content creators desire ordinary fame as a social end in itself. Not unlike reality television stars, social media celebrities are often criticized for not having skills and talents associated with traditional, elite celebrity, such as acting or singing ability. This criticism highlights the fact that digital content creators face real barriers to crossing over to the sphere of elite celebrity. However, the criticism also misses the point that the phenomenon of ordinary celebrity reconstructs the meaning of fame. The elite celebrity is symbolized by the metaphor of the star, characterized by mystery and hierarchical distance and associated with naturalized qualities of talent and class. The ordinary celebrity attracts attention through regular and frequent interactions with other ordinary people. Achieving ordinary fame as a social media celebrity is like doing well at a game, because in this sphere, fame is nothing more nor less than relatively high scores on attention scales, the metrics of subscribers, followers, Likes, or clicks built into social media applications.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Redefining Fame: The Rise of Ordinary Celebrities in the Social Media Era 

2. Ordinary Fame vs. Elite Celebrity: How Social Media Changes the Game of Fame 

3. Social Media Celebrities: Challenging Traditional Notions of Talent and Stardom

4. The Metrics of Fame: How Social Media Transforms Celebrity into a Numbers Game 

 

Main Idea #1:

Social media celebrities often seek fame for its own sake, rather than for elite recognition based on traditional talent. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While social media celebrities face barriers to crossing into elite celebrity status, their fame reconstructs the meaning of celebrity, as it is driven by frequent interactions with ordinary people and measured by attention metrics like followers and Likes. 

 

Summary:

Social media celebrities seek ordinary fame, which differs from traditional elite celebrity by focusing on frequent interactions with followers rather than naturalized talents. Fame in this realm is measured by attention metrics such as Likes and followers, shifting the meaning of celebrity. 

 

Key Points:

1. Social media celebrities seek fame as an end in itself. 

2. They are often criticized for lacking traditional talents like acting or singing. 

3. Ordinary celebrity redefines fame, focusing on regular interaction with followers. 

4. Fame in social media is measured by attention metrics like followers and Likes.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  35: 시험 준비에서 벼락치기가 효과적이지 않은 이유

 

Why do we have the illusion that cramming for an exam is the best learning strategy? Because we are unable to differentiate between the various sections of our memory. Immediately after reading our textbook or our class notes, information is fully present in our mind. It sits in our conscious working memory, in an active form. We feel as if we know it, because it is present in our short-term storage space ... but this short-term section has nothing to do with the long-term memory that we will need in order to recall the same information a few days later. After a few seconds or minutes, working memory already starts disappearing, and after a few days, the effect becomes enormous: unless you retest your knowledge, memory vanishes. To get information into long-term memory, it is essential to study the material, then test yourself, rather than spend all your time studying.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Illusion of Cramming: Why Short-Term Memory Doesn't Guarantee Long-Term Recall 

2. Understanding the Difference Between Short-Term and Long-Term Memory in Learning 

3. Why Cramming Fails: The Importance of Self-Testing for Long-Term Retention 

4. How to Overcome the Pitfalls of Cramming: Strategies for Lasting Learning

 

Main Idea #1:

Cramming feels effective because information remains temporarily in our short-term memory, giving us the illusion of mastery. 

 

Main Idea #2:

To transfer information into long-term memory, it is crucial to study material over time and retest yourself, as short-term memory fades quickly and is not sufficient for long-term recall. 

 

Summary:

Cramming feels effective because it fills short-term memory, giving the illusion of learning. However, short-term memory fades quickly. To ensure long-term retention, it is important to study over time and test yourself regularly. 

 

Key Points:

1. Cramming fills short-term memory, creating an illusion of knowing the material.

2. Short-term memory is not connected to long-term recall. 

3. Memory fades quickly unless reinforced through self-testing. 

4. Effective learning strategies involve both studying and self-testing for long-term retention.

 

 

 

 

[1] 2024 09  36: 거울 뉴런이 관찰 학습에 미치는 영향

 

The discovery of mirror neurons has profoundly changed the way we think of a fundamental human capacity, learning by observation. As children we learn a lot by observing what our parents and friends do. Newborns, in the first week of life, have an inborn tendency to stick out their tongue if their parents stick out theirs. Such imitation is not perfect. You may not see the tongue stick out each time you stick yours out at your newborn, but if you do it many times, the tongue will come out more often than if you do something different. Babies babble and later start to imitate the sounds their parents produce. Later still, they play with vacuum cleaners and hammers in imitation of their parents. Our modern cultures, in which we write, speak, read, build spaceships and go to school, can work only because we are not restricted to the behavior we are born with or learn by trial and error. We can learn a lot by simply watching others.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Mirror Neurons Revolutionize Our Understanding of Learning by Observation 

2. The Role of Mirror Neurons in Human Development: Learning Through Imitation 

3. From Babbling to Building: How Observational Learning Shapes Human Culture 

4. The Science Behind Imitation: Mirror Neurons and the Power of Observational Learning 

 

Main Idea #1:

Mirror neurons help explain how humans learn through observation, especially from infancy. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Observational learning, driven by mirror neurons, allows humans to go beyond innate behaviors, enabling cultural practices such as language, tool use, and complex societal activities, which are fundamental to modern life. 

 

Summary:

Mirror neurons reveal how humans, starting as infants, learn by observing and imitating others. This ability to learn through observation enables us to adopt complex cultural behaviors, like language and tool use, that go far beyond innate actions or trial-and-error learning. 

 

Key Points:

1. Mirror neurons explain the ability to learn by observing others. 

2. Infants begin imitating behaviors, such as sticking out their tongue, from a young age. 

3. Observational learning allows humans to learn complex behaviors without trial and error. 

4. This capacity is essential for cultural practices, such as language, tool use, and education.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  37: 자신의 목소리를 다르게 인식하는 이유

 

Have you ever been surprised to hear a recording of your own voice? You might have thought, "Is that really what my voice sounds like?" Maybe your accent is more pronounced in the recording than you realized, or your voice is higher than it seems to your own ears. This is of course quite a common experience. The explanation is actually fairly simple. There are two pathways through which we perceive our own voice when we speak. One is the route through which we perceive most external sounds, like waves that travel from the air through the outer, middle and inner ear. But because our vocal cords vibrate when we speak, there is a second internal path. Vibrations are conducted through our bones and stimulate our inner ears directly. Lower frequencies are emphasized along this pathway. That makes your voice sound deeper and richer to yourself than it may sound to other people.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Why Your Voice Sounds Different in Recordings: The Science Behind the Surprise 

2. Hearing Your Own Voice: Understanding the Difference Between Internal and External Sound Perception 

3. The Two Pathways of Hearing: Why Your Voice Sounds Deeper to Yourself 

4. Bone Vibrations and Sound Waves: The Reason Your Voice Surprises You in Recordings 

 

Main Idea #1:

Hearing your own recorded voice sounds different because of the two ways we perceive sound when we speak. 

 

Main Idea #2:

While external sounds travel through the air to the ears, our voice also reaches us through vibrations conducted by our bones, which emphasize lower frequencies, making our voice sound deeper to ourselves than it does to others. 

 

Summary:

When we speak, we hear our voice through two pathways: air conduction and bone conduction. The latter emphasizes lower frequencies, making our voice sound deeper to ourselves than it does to others, which explains why recordings of our voice often sound unfamiliar. 

 

Key Points:

1. Hearing your recorded voice can be surprising due to differences in sound perception. 

2. We perceive sound through both external air waves and internal bone conduction.

3. Bone conduction emphasizes lower frequencies, making your voice sound deeper to you. 

4. This explains why your recorded voice often sounds higher or different than expected.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  38: 생물의 유사성에서 아날로그와 호몰로그의 차이

 

Biologists distinguish two kinds of similarity. "Analogous" traits are ones that have a common function but arose on different branches of the evolutionary tree and are in an important sense not "the same" organ. The wings of birds and the wings of bees are both used for flight and are similar in some ways because anything used for flight has to be built in those ways, but they arose independently in evolution and have nothing in common beyond their use in flight. "Homologous" traits, in contrast, may or may not have a common function, but they descended from a common ancestor and hence have some common structure that indicates their being "the same" organ. The wing of a bat and the front leg of a horse have very different functions, but they are all modifications of the forelimb of the ancestor of all mammals. As a result, they share nonfunctional traits like the number of bones and the ways they are connected. To distinguish analogy from homology, biologists usually look at the overall architecture of the organs and focus on their most useless properties.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Homology vs. Analogy: Understanding Biological Similarities in Evolution 

2. The Difference Between Analogous and Homologous Traits in Evolutionary Biology 

3. How Biologists Distinguish Between Traits: Homology and Analogy Explained 

4. Wings and Limbs: Comparing Analogous and Homologous Traits in Evolution 

 

Main Idea #1:

Analogous traits serve similar functions but evolved independently on different branches of the evolutionary tree. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Homologous traits share a common ancestral origin, regardless of their current function, and biologists use nonfunctional similarities, such as bone structure, to identify them and differentiate them from analogous traits. 

 

Summary:

Biologists distinguish between analogous traits, which perform similar functions but evolved independently, and homologous traits, which share a common ancestor despite having different functions. To identify homology, biologists focus on structural features that are not related to the organ’s current function. 

 

Key Points:

1. Analogous traits have similar functions but evolved separately. 

2. Homologous traits share a common ancestor despite differences in function. 

3. Examples include bird and bee wings (analogous) and bat wings and horse legs (homologous). 

4. Biologists look at nonfunctional properties, like bone structure, to differentiate traits.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  39: 기후 변화로 인한 해양 산소 감소의 위험성

 

Seawater contains an abundance of dissolved oxygen that all marine animals breathe to stay alive. It has long been established in physics that cold water holds more dissolved oxygen than warm water does ― this is one reason that cold polar seas are full of life while tropical oceans are blue, clear, and relatively poorly populated with living creatures. Thus, as global warming raises the temperature of marine waters, it is self-evident that the amount of dissolved oxygen will decrease. This is a worrisome and potentially disastrous consequence if allowed to continue to an ecosystem-threatening level. Now scientists have analyzed data indicating that the amount of dissolved oxygen in the oceans has been declining for more than a half century. The data show that the ocean oxygen level has been falling more rapidly than the corresponding rise in water temperature. Falling oxygen levels in water have the potential to impact the habitat of marine organisms worldwide and in recent years this has led to more frequent anoxic events that killed or displaced populations of fish, crabs, and many other organisms.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Decline of Ocean Oxygen Levels: A Growing Threat to Marine Life 

2. Global Warming and Ocean Oxygen Depletion: Understanding the Consequences 

3. How Rising Temperatures Are Depleting Oxygen in Marine Ecosystems 

4. The Impact of Falling Oxygen Levels on Marine Life: A Global Environmental Challenge 

 

Main Idea #1:

Cold water holds more dissolved oxygen than warm water, which is why colder seas support more marine life. 

 

Main Idea #2:

As global warming raises ocean temperatures, oxygen levels in the water are decreasing faster than expected, leading to habitat loss and more frequent anoxic events, which are harmful to marine organisms. 

 

Summary:

Colder waters hold more oxygen, supporting more marine life, but global warming is reducing oxygen levels in the oceans. This decline is faster than temperature increases and is causing anoxic events that threaten marine ecosystems by killing or displacing species. 

 

Key Points:

1. Cold water holds more dissolved oxygen than warm water. 

2. Rising ocean temperatures due to global warming decrease oxygen levels. 

3. Oxygen levels have been declining more rapidly than expected for over 50 years.

4. Declining oxygen levels are causing anoxic events, harming marine life.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  40: 원숭이 실험에서 불공정한 대우에 대한 반응

 

Capuchins ― New World Monkeys that live in large social groups ― will, in captivity, trade with people all day long, especially if food is involved. I give you this rock and you give me a treat to eat. If you put two monkeys in cages next to each other, and offer them both slices of cucumber for the rocks they already have, they will happily eat the cucumbers. If, however, you give one monkey grapes instead ― grapes being universally preferred to cucumbers ― the monkey that is still receiving cucumbers will begin to throw them back at the experimenter. Even though she is still getting "paid" the same amount for her effort of sourcing rocks, and so her particular situation has not changed, the comparison to another makes the situation unfair. Furthermore, she is now willing to abandon all gains  the cucumbers themselves  to communicate her displeasure to the experimenter. 

 

[요약문] According to the passage, if the Capuchin monkey realizes the inequality in rewards compared to another monkey, she will reject her rewards to express her feelings about the treatment, despite getting exactly the same rewards as before.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Capuchin Monkeys' Reaction to Perceived Inequality in Rewards 

2. Social Comparison and Fairness Among Capuchin Monkeys in Captivity 

3. Behavioral Response of Capuchins to Unfair Treatment in Reward Systems 

4. The Impact of Inequity on Capuchin Monkeys' Trading Behavior

 

Main Idea #1:

Capuchin monkeys become dissatisfied when they perceive unequal treatment in rewards. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Even when their own rewards do not change, Capuchin monkeys are willing to reject them if they notice another monkey receiving something better, indicating their sensitivity to fairness. 

 

Summary:

Capuchin monkeys react negatively when they perceive an imbalance in rewards, rejecting their own reward if another monkey gets something better. This response occurs despite no changes to their own compensation, highlighting their sensitivity to fairness in social comparisons.

 

Key Points:

1. Capuchin monkeys happily trade for food in captivity. 

2. They react strongly to unfair treatment when rewards are unequal. 

3. Monkeys will reject rewards if they perceive another monkey getting better compensation. 

4. Social comparison drives the monkeys' decision to express displeasure with unequal rewards.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  41~42: 고등 교육의 확산과 그로 인한 평가 시스템의 모순

 

Higher education has grown from an elite to a mass system across the world. In Europe and the USA, increased rates of participation occurred in the decades after the Second World War. Between 2000 and 2014, rates of participation in higher education almost doubled from 19% to 34% across the world among the members of the population in the school-leaving age category (typically 18-23). The dramatic expansion of higher education has been marked by a wider range of institutions of higher learning and a more diverse demographic of students. Changes from an elite system to a mass higher education system are associated with political needs to build a specialized workforce for the economy. In theory, the expansion of higher education to develop a highly skilled workforce should diminish the role of examinations in the selection and control of students, initiating approaches to assessment which enable lifelong learning: assessment for learning and a focus on feedback for development. In reality, socio-political changes to expand higher education have set up a 'field of contradictions' for assessment in higher education. Mass higher education requires efficient approaches to assessment, such as examinations and multiple-choice quizzes, with minimalist, impersonal, or standardised feedback, often causing students to focus more on grades than feedback. In contrast, the relatively small numbers of students in elite systems in the past allowed for closer relationships between students and their teachers, with formative feedback shaping the minds, academic skills, and even the characters of students.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Transition from Elite to Mass Higher Education Systems Worldwide 

2. Challenges in Assessment Practices in Expanding Higher Education Systems 

3. Contradictions in Student Assessment Amidst Higher Education Expansion 

4. The Impact of Mass Higher Education on Student-Teacher Dynamics and Feedback 

 

Main Idea #1:

Higher education has expanded globally from an elite to a mass system, with a larger and more diverse student body. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Although the massification of higher education aims to develop a skilled workforce, it has created contradictions in assessment practices, prioritizing efficiency over meaningful feedback and focusing students on grades instead of learning. 

 

Summary:

The shift from elite to mass higher education has expanded participation and diversity. However, this expansion has led to challenges in assessment, where the need for efficiency often compromises personalized feedback, causing students to prioritize grades over learning. 

 

Key Points:

1. Higher education has transformed from an elite to a mass system globally. 

2. This expansion is driven by the need for a specialized workforce. 

3. Mass higher education has created contradictions in assessment practices. 

4. Efficiency in assessments often limits meaningful feedback, affecting student focus.

 

 

[1] 2024 09  43~45: 이란 시인 Sheikh Saadi 옷을 통해 사람의 평가가 달라지는 이야기

 

Once upon a time in the Iranian city of Shiraz, there lived the famous poet Sheikh Saadi. Like most other poets and philosophers, he led a very simple life. A rich merchant of Shiraz was preparing for his daughter's wedding and invited him along with a lot of big businessmen of the town. The poet accepted the invitation and decided to attend. On the day of the wedding, the rich merchant, the host of the wedding, was receiving the guests at the gate. Many rich people of the town attended the wedding. They had come out in their best clothes. The poet wore simple clothes which were neither grand nor expensive. He waited for someone to approach him but no one gave him as much as even a second glance. Even the host did not greet him and looked away. Seeing all this, the poet quietly left the party and went to a shop where he could rent clothes. There he chose a richly decorated coat, which made him look like a new person. With this coat, he entered the party and this time was welcomed with open arms. The host embraced him as he would do to an old friend and complimented him on the clothes he was wearing. The poet did not say a word and allowed the host to lead him to the dining room. The host personally led the poet to his seat and served out chicken soup to him. After a moment, the poet suddenly dipped the corner of his coat in the soup as if he fed it. All the guests were now staring at him in surprise. The host said, "Sir, what are you doing?" The poet very calmly replied, "Now that I have put on expensive clothes, I see a world of difference here. All that I can say now is that this feast is meant for my clothes, not for me."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Lesson of Appearance and Perception in Saadi's Story 

2. Sheikh Saadi's Tale of How Clothes Influence Respect 

3. The Power of External Appearance in Social Status and Treatment 

4. Saadi's Clever Response to Being Judged by His Clothing at a Wedding 

 

Main Idea #1:

Sheikh Saadi teaches a lesson about how people judge others based on their appearance rather than their true worth. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Through his experience at the wedding, Saadi highlights the superficiality of society, where he is ignored in simple clothes but warmly welcomed when dressed in rich attire, prompting him to demonstrate that respect is given to clothes, not the person. 

 

Summary:

Sheikh Saadi attends a wedding in simple clothes and is ignored, but when he returns in expensive attire, he is welcomed with honor. His action of feeding his coat illustrates how people often judge others based on appearance rather than character. 

 

Key Points:

1. Sheikh Saadi was invited to a wedding but ignored due to his simple clothes. 

2. When he wore expensive clothes, he was treated with respect. 

3. Saadi's actions demonstrated society's superficial judgment based on appearance. 

4. The poet cleverly showed that the respect given was for his clothes, not for him.

 

 

 

 

 

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[3] 2024 07 – 18: 교통 혼잡 감소를 위한 유연 근무제 도입 안내

 

Dear Staff, My name is Laura Miller, the Human Resources Manager. As part of our efforts to reduce traffic on newly built area roadways, we are starting to offer flextime working hours to eligible employees. Under the plan, staffers could begin work 60 to 90 minutes before or after ordinary business hours, adjusting their scheduled departure time accordingly. All requests for flextime must be submitted to departmental supervisors and will be approved if they do not conflict with the staffing needs of the company. In addition, flextime schedules will be reviewed every four months to assure that they do not adversely affect company goals. Best regards, Laura Miller

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. New Flextime Policy Introduced to Alleviate Traffic Congestion

2. Flextime Working Hours Available for Eligible Employees

3. Company Implements Flexible Working Hours to Reduce Traffic

4. New Schedule Options Announced for Eligible Staff Members

 

Main Idea #1:

Introduction of flextime working hours for eligible employees to reduce traffic.

 

Main Idea #2:

Employees can start work 60 to 90 minutes before or after regular business hours, subject to approval and review every four months.

 

Summary:

Laura Miller, the HR Manager, announced a flextime policy to reduce traffic. Employees can adjust their work start times by 60 to 90 minutes, subject to supervisor approval and periodic review. The policy ensures it aligns with company staffing needs and goals.

 

Key Points:

1. Flextime aims to reduce traffic on new roadways.

2. Employees can start work 60 to 90 minutes earlier or later.

3. Flextime requests must be approved by supervisors.

4. Schedules are reviewed every four months to ensure alignment with company goals.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 19: 열심히 준비한 발표가 무산된  직업에 대한 실망

 

Joshua had spent ten weeks crafting a presentation for an upcoming meeting. He had worked very hard on analyzing data, making beautiful plots and projections, and he had often stayed in the office past midnight polishing his presentation. He was delighted with the outcome and happily e-mailed the presentation to his boss, who was going to make the presentation at the all-important meeting. His boss e-mailed him back a few hours later: Sorry, Joshua, but just yesterday we learned that the deal is off. I did look at your presentation, and it is an impressive and fine piece of work. Well done." Joshua realized that his presentation would never see the light of day. The fact that all his effort had served no ultimate purpose created a deep rift between him and his job. He'd quickly gone from feeling useful and happy in his work to feeling dissatisfied and that his efforts were in vain.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Hard Work and Dedication Lead to Disappointment for Joshua

2. Ten Weeks of Effort Rendered Useless Due to Unexpected News

3. Joshua's Unseen Presentation Highlights Challenges in the Workplace

4. The Emotional Impact of Unused Work on Employee Morale

 

Main Idea #1:

Joshua's extensive effort on a presentation ended up being futile due to the cancellation of a deal.

 

Main Idea #2:

Joshua's sense of purpose and satisfaction in his job was shattered when his presentation was rendered unnecessary, causing him to feel his hard work was wasted.

 

Summary:

Joshua spent ten weeks creating a detailed presentation, only to learn it wouldn't be used because a deal fell through. Despite his boss's praise, he felt his effort was wasted, leading to dissatisfaction and a loss of purpose in his job.

 

Key Points:

1. Joshua dedicated ten weeks to preparing a presentation.

2. The deal the presentation was for was unexpectedly canceled.

3. His boss acknowledged the quality of his work despite the cancellation.

4. Joshua felt his efforts were wasted, causing dissatisfaction with his job.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 20: 성공적인 소설가가 되기 위해서는 지속적으로 책을 출판해야 한다는 조언

 

Walk into a bookstore and you'll see some authors have a whole shelf. Authors with just one book are hard to find and it's the same for digital shelf-space. Look at the most loved and top-selling authors and they all have a lot of books. One book is not enough to build a career as a fiction author if that is a goal of yours. So, don't obsess over that one book, consider it just the beginning, and get writing on the next one. Of course, first-time authors don't want to hear this! I certainly didn't when I put my first book out. I've tried every single marketing tool possible and I still continue to experiment with new forms. But after 27 books, writing more books is what I personally keep coming back to as the best marketing tool and the best way to increase my income as a writer. Because every time a new book comes out, more readers discover the backlist. You also have another chance to 'break out'.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Building a Successful Writing Career: The Power of Multiple Books

2. Why One Book Isn't Enough for Aspiring Fiction Authors

3. The Importance of Writing Continuously for Authorial Success

4. How Publishing More Books Can Boost Your Writing Career

 

Main Idea #1:

One book is insufficient for building a successful fiction writing career.

 

Main Idea #2:

Consistently writing and publishing more books is the most effective way to market oneself and increase income as an author.

 

Summary:

Successful authors often have numerous books, making it clear that one book isn't enough for a lasting career. Writing more books enhances marketing efforts and income, as each new release can attract readers to an author's previous works, providing more opportunities for success.

 

Key Points:

1. Top authors typically have multiple books.

2. One book alone is not enough to establish a career.

3. Writing more books is a crucial marketing tool.

4. New releases help readers discover an author's backlist and increase income.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 21: 즉흥 연기에서의 소통 기술이 일상 대화에 적용되는 방법

 

In improv, the actors have no control of the conversation or the direction it takes. They can only react to the other actors' words or nonverbal communication. Because of this, the actors become experts at reading body language and reading between the lines of what is said. If they are unable to do this, they are left in the dark and the performance crumbles. This applies to our daily conversations, but we're usually too self-centered to notice. Just like the improv actors become adept at picking up on the breadcrumbs of the conversation, we need to do the same. When people want to talk about something specific, rarely will they come out and just say it. 99 percent of people won't say, "Hey, let's talk about my dog now. So...." Instead, they will hint at it. When they bring up a topic unprompted, or ask questions about it, they want to talk about it. Sometimes, when the other person seems to not pick up on these signals, they will keep redirecting the conversation to that specific topic. If they seem excited whenever the topic comes up, they want to talk about it.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Reading Between the Lines in Conversations

2. How Improv Techniques Enhance Everyday Communication Skills

3. Understanding Nonverbal Cues for Effective Communication

4. Improving Conversations by Picking Up on Subtle Hints

 

Main Idea #1:

Improv actors excel at interpreting body language and subtle hints due to their reactive nature in performances.

 

Main Idea #2:

Everyday conversations often involve subtle cues about preferred topics, which we should learn to recognize for better communication.

 

Summary:

Improv actors become skilled at reading body language and subtle hints because they must react to their fellow actors. This skill is crucial in daily conversations, where people often hint at what they want to discuss. Recognizing these cues can significantly improve communication.

 

Key Points:

1. Improv actors rely on reading body language and subtle hints.

2. Daily conversations also involve hints about preferred topics.

3. Most people do not explicitly state what they want to talk about.

4. Picking up on these cues can enhance communication effectiveness.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 22: 과학적 접근이 결여된 경영 의사결정의 문제점

 

The relevance of science in understanding organizational behavior can start with asking this question: Why do good managers make bad decisions? Too often managers make mistakes when it comes to fostering conditions that inspire positive outcomes in the workplace, such as performance, satisfaction, team cohesion, and ethical behavior. Why does this happen? Part of the reason is that rather than relying on a clearly validated set of scientific discoveries, managers use less reliable sources of insight such as gut feel, intuition, the latest trend, what a highly paid consultant might say, or what is being done in another company. Like most of us, managers tend to rely on their own strengths and experiences when making choices about how to get the best from others. But what works for one manager may not work for another. In the absence of a scientific approach, managers tend to make mistakes, offer ill-conceived incentives, misinterpret employee behavior, and fail to account for the many possible explanations for why employees might perform poorly.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Pitfalls of Intuition in Managerial Decision-Making

2. Why Good Managers Make Bad Decisions in the Workplace

3. The Necessity of Science in Understanding Organizational Behavior

4. Avoiding Managerial Mistakes Through Scientific Approaches

 

Main Idea #1:

Managers often make poor decisions by relying on intuition and unreliable sources instead of scientific evidence.

 

Main Idea #2:

Without a scientific approach, managers frequently misinterpret employee behavior, offer ineffective incentives, and fail to create positive workplace conditions.

 

Summary:

Managers often make mistakes by relying on intuition and unreliable sources rather than scientific evidence. This approach leads to poor decision-making, ineffective incentives, and misinterpretation of employee behavior. Adopting a scientific approach can help avoid these common managerial pitfalls.

 

Key Points:

1. Managers frequently rely on intuition and trends for decision-making.

2. This approach leads to ineffective workplace strategies and outcomes.

3. A scientific approach can provide more reliable insights into organizational behavior.

4. Understanding and applying scientific discoveries can improve performance, satisfaction, and team cohesion.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 23: 고령화 문제와 자연재해 대응의 차이점

 

Natural disasters and aging are two problems that societies have been dealing with for all of human history. Governments must respond to both, but their dynamics are entirely different and this has profound consequences for the nature of the response. Simply by plotting the aging slope, policy makers go a long way toward understanding the problem: People get older at a constant and reliable rate. There can be disagreements over how to solve the aging problem (this is political complexity), but the nature of the problem is never in dispute. Plotting the number of people killed in natural disasters does very little to advance understanding of this problem other than emphasizing the randomness of natural disasters. Preparing a policy response is, therefore, much easier in some areas than in others. When inputs are reliable and easy to predict, it greatly facilitates information processing and allows for anticipatory problem-solving. When problems are causally complex and multivariate, determining the appropriate response is a reactionary endeavor.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Challenge of Predicting and Responding to Natural Disasters vs. Aging

2. Understanding Policy Responses to Aging and Natural Disasters

3. The Predictability of Aging Versus the Randomness of Natural Disasters

4. Policy Making: Addressing Predictable Aging and Unpredictable Natural Disasters

 

Main Idea #1:

Aging is predictable and constant, making it easier for policymakers to address compared to the unpredictable nature of natural disasters.

 

Main Idea #2:

Effective policy responses are facilitated when problems, like aging, are predictable, whereas the randomness of natural disasters makes planning more complex and reactive.

 

Summary:

Aging is a predictable problem that allows for anticipatory policy responses, while natural disasters are random, requiring reactive solutions. The predictability of aging simplifies policy making, whereas the complexity of natural disasters complicates it.

 

Key Points:

1. Aging occurs at a constant and reliable rate.

2. Natural disasters are random and unpredictable.

3. Predictable problems allow for anticipatory problem-solving.

4. Causally complex problems require reactionary responses.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 24: 연구에서의 '피해 기반 접근' 문제점과 대안 제시

 

A scholar Eve Tuck urges researchers to move away from what she calls "damage-based research," or "research that operates, even benevolently, from a theory of change that establishes harm or injury in order to achieve reparation." Citing studies in education that sought to increase resources for marginalized youths by documenting the "illiteracies" of indigenous youths and youths of color, Tuck explains that damage-based research is a popular mechanism by which "pain and loss are documented in order to obtain particular political or material gains." While damage-based studies have proven successful in attaining political or material gains in the form of funding, attention, and increased awareness related to the struggles of marginalized communities, Tuck points researchers to the ongoing violence damage-based research inflicts on marginalized communities, even under benevolent or perceivably beneficial circumstances. Among the many issues associated with damage-based research are the underlying assumptions this type of work makes and sustains about marginalized people; namely, that marginalized communities lack communication, civility, intellect, desires, assets, innovation, and ethics.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Rethinking Damage-Based Research and Its Impact on Marginalized Communities

2. The Harmful Assumptions of Damage-Based Research in Education

3. Moving Beyond Damage-Based Research to Empower Marginalized Groups

4. The Unintended Consequences of Documenting Harm in Marginalized Communities

 

Main Idea #1:

Eve Tuck criticizes damage-based research for perpetuating harmful assumptions about marginalized communities.

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite its success in securing political and material gains, damage-based research inflicts ongoing violence on marginalized communities by portraying them negatively.

 

Summary:

Eve Tuck argues against damage-based research, which, while successful in obtaining resources and awareness for marginalized groups, perpetuates harmful assumptions and inflicts ongoing violence on these communities. This approach often portrays marginalized people as lacking essential qualities, despite its benevolent intentions.

 

Key Points:

1. Damage-based research operates from a theory of harm to achieve reparation.

2. This type of research often portrays marginalized communities negatively.

3. Successful in gaining resources and awareness, it still causes ongoing harm.

4. Tuck urges researchers to recognize and move away from these harmful assumptions.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 25: 유제품과 식물성 우유의 환경적 영향 비교

 

The above graph shows the environmental footprints in terms of greenhouse gas emissions (measured per kilogram) and freshwater use (measured per liter) of dairy and the four plant-based milks in 2018. Dairy milk had the largest environmental footprint of both greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater use. Rice milk used more than ten times the amount of fresh water that soy milk did. Oat milk ranked fourth in both environmental footprint categories. In the category of greenhouse gas emissions, the gap between soy milk and oat milk was less than the gap between oat milk and almond milk. Among plant-based milks, almond milk consumed the largest amount of freshwater, yet emitted the least amount of greenhouse gas.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Comparing Environmental Footprints of Dairy and Plant-Based Milks

2. The Impact of Dairy and Plant-Based Milks on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Freshwater Use

3. Environmental Consequences of Dairy Milk Versus Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

4. Evaluating the Environmental Costs of Different Types of Milk

 

Main Idea #1:

Dairy milk has the highest environmental footprint in terms of both greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater use.

 

Main Idea #2:

Among plant-based milks, almond milk uses the most freshwater but emits the least greenhouse gas, while oat milk ranks fourth in both categories.

 

Summary:

Dairy milk has the largest environmental footprint, with the highest greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater use. Rice milk uses significantly more water than soy milk, and oat milk ranks fourth in both emission and water use categories. Almond milk, while using the most freshwater among plant-based options, emits the least greenhouse gas.

 

Key Points:

1. Dairy milk has the highest greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater use.

2. Rice milk uses over ten times more water than soy milk.

3. Oat milk ranks fourth in both greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater use.

4. Almond milk consumes the most freshwater but emits the least greenhouse gas among plant-based milks.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 26: 노벨 생리의학상 수상자 John Carew Eccles 생애

 

John Carew Eccles was born on 27 January 1903 in Melbourne, Australia. Both his parents were school teachers, who home-schooled him until he was 12. In 1915, Eccles began his secondary schooling and after four years, prior to entering the University of Melbourne, he studied science and mathematics for another year at Melbourne High School. He completed his medical course in February 1925, and left Melbourne for Oxford the same year. From 1928 to 1931 he was a research assistant to Sir Charles Sherrington, and published eight papers conjointly. Returning to Australia with his family in 1937, he gave lectures to third-year medical students at the University of Sydney from 1938 to 1940. Eccles was the co-winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with A.L. Hodgkin and A.F. Huxley in 1963. In 1975, he voluntarily retired and moved to Switzerland to dedicate himself to work on the mind-brain problem.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Academic Journey of Nobel Laureate John Carew Eccles

2. From Home-Schooling to Nobel Prize: The Life of John Carew Eccles

3. John Carew Eccles: A Pioneering Neuroscientist’s Path to Success

4. The Life and Achievements of John Carew Eccles in Neuroscience

 

Main Idea #1:

John Carew Eccles was a distinguished neuroscientist born in Melbourne who made significant contributions to physiology and medicine.

 

Main Idea #2:

Eccles' educational journey and research career, including his collaboration with Sir Charles Sherrington and winning the Nobel Prize, highlight his dedication and impact on neuroscience.

 

Summary:

John Carew Eccles, born in Melbourne, Australia, was home-schooled by his teacher parents before attending Melbourne High School and the University of Melbourne. After completing his medical course, he studied under Sir Charles Sherrington at Oxford. Eccles returned to Australia in 1937, later winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963. He retired in 1975 to focus on the mind-brain problem in Switzerland.

 

Key Points:

1. Eccles was born on 27 January 1903 in Melbourne, Australia.

2. He was home-schooled until age 12 by his schoolteacher parents.

3. He studied at the University of Melbourne and then at Oxford under Sir Charles Sherrington.

4. Eccles returned to Australia in 1937 and later won the Nobel Prize in 1963.

5. He retired in 1975 to work on the mind-brain problem in Switzerland.

 

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 29: 잠재력 평가  초기 능력보다는 성장 가능성에 집중해야 한다는 주장

 

When we assess potential, we make the cardinal error of focusing on starting points - the abilities that are immediately visible. In a world obsessed with innate talent, we assume the people with the most promise are the ones who stand out right away. But high achievers vary dramatically in their initial aptitudes. If we judge people only by what they can do on day one, their potential remains hidden. You can't tell where people will land from where they begin. With the right opportunity and motivation to learn, anyone can build the skills to achieve greater things. Potential is not a matter of where you start, but of how far you travel. We need to focus less on starting points and more on distance traveled. For every Mozart who makes a big splash early, there are multiple Bachs who ascend slowly and bloom late. They're not born with invisible superpowers; most of their gifts are homegrown or homemade.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Rethinking Potential: Beyond Initial Abilities and Innate Talent

2. The Journey to Achievement: Why Starting Points Don’t Define Potential

3. Focusing on Growth: The Importance of Distance Traveled Over Innate Talent

4. Hidden Potential: How Opportunity and Motivation Lead to Success

 

Main Idea #1:

Focusing on initial abilities can hide a person's true potential, which is better measured by their growth and achievements over time.

 

Main Idea #2:

Achievement is more about the journey and the opportunities to develop skills than about innate talent or early aptitudes, as demonstrated by many late bloomers.

 

Summary:

Potential should not be judged by initial abilities but by how far one progresses with the right opportunities and motivation. High achievers vary in their starting points, and many successful individuals develop their talents over time. Emphasizing growth over innate talent reveals hidden potential.

 

Key Points:

1. Initial abilities often mislead assessments of potential.

2. Growth and achievement over time are better indicators of potential.

3. Many successful people develop their skills gradually.

4. Opportunity and motivation are crucial for realizing potential.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 30: 미래의 나와의 심리적 연결이 의사결정에 미치는 영향

 

The outcomes of want-should conflicts are affected not only by what we think our future self will choose but also by how close we feel to our future self. Want-should conflicts fundamentally involve tradeoffs between options that satisfy the present self's desires (wants) and options that benefit the future self (shoulds). As a result, when we do not feel psychologically connected to our future self, we should be less interested in taking actions to benefit this self and thus shy away from should options. Indeed, an emerging stream of research suggests that people are more impatient the more disconnected they feel from their future self. For example, people prefer smaller-sooner rewards over larger-later rewards at a higher rate when they anticipate experiencing life-changing events (rather than events that are unlikely to change their identity and beliefs), since life-changing events induce a greater disassociation between their image of their present self and their image of their future self. More generally, when people are told that their identity will change considerably over time, they are more likely to accept immediate benefits (wants) and forsake larger deferred benefits (shoulds). On the other hand, farsighted decision making can be facilitated by making people feel closer to their future self.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Want-Should Conflicts and the Role of Future Self Connection

2. How Psychological Distance from Future Self Affects Decision Making

3. The Impact of Future Self Perception on Present Choices and Impatience

4. Enhancing Farsighted Decisions by Strengthening Connection to Future Self

 

Main Idea #1:

The degree of psychological connection to our future self influences our choices in want-should conflicts, affecting our tendency to prioritize immediate desires over future benefits.

 

Main Idea #2:

People are more likely to choose immediate rewards over future gains when they feel disconnected from their future self, especially during anticipated life-changing events. Strengthening this connection can promote farsighted decision-making.

 

Summary:

Our choices in want-should conflicts are influenced by how connected we feel to our future self. Greater disconnection leads to preference for immediate rewards over future benefits, especially during life-changing events. Enhancing this connection can encourage more farsighted decisions.

 

Key Points:

1. Want-should conflicts involve tradeoffs between present desires and future benefits.

2. Feeling disconnected from the future self increases preference for immediate rewards.

3. Life-changing events heighten the disconnection, leading to more impatient choices.

4. Strengthening the psychological connection to the future self can promote farsighted decision-making.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 31: 동기 부여를 위한 환경 통제 방법

 

Motivation doesn't have to be accidental. For example, you don't have to wait for hours until a certain song that picks up your spirits comes on the radio. You can control what songs you hear. If there are certain songs that always lift you up, make a mix of those songs and have it ready to play in your car. Go through all of your music and create a "greatest motivational hits" playlist for yourself. Use the movies, too. How many times do you leave a movie feeling inspired and ready to take on the world? Whenever that happens, put the name of the movie in a special notebook that you might label "the right buttons." Six months to a year later, you can watch the movie and get the same inspired feeling. Most movies that inspire us are even better the second time around. You have much more control over your environment than you realize. You can begin programming yourself consciously to be more and more focused and motivated.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How to Actively Cultivate Motivation Through Music and Movies

2. Taking Control of Your Environment to Boost Motivation

3. Creating a Personal Motivation Toolkit: Music and Movies

4. Proactively Inspiring Yourself: Harnessing Music and Films for Motivation

 

Main Idea #1:

You can actively control your environment to boost motivation by creating playlists of uplifting songs and keeping a list of inspiring movies.

 

Main Idea #2:

By consciously programming your environment with motivational music and movies, you can increase your focus and motivation over time, rather than waiting for accidental inspiration.

 

Summary:

Motivation can be intentionally cultivated by creating playlists of uplifting songs and maintaining a list of inspiring movies to watch. By controlling these elements of your environment, you can program yourself to be more focused and motivated.

 

Key Points:

1. Create playlists of songs that uplift your spirits.

2. Keep a notebook of inspiring movies to revisit.

3. Consciously use music and movies to enhance motivation.

4. Recognize and harness the control you have over your environment.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 32: 청각적 결함이 시각적 결함보다   영향을 미친다는 주장

 

We are less forgiving of technical sound mistakes than we are of visual ones. We notice and dislike breaks in audio, defects in audio, and static in audio. A bit less so for things on the visual side. For example, if a video has some scan lines in it, within a short period, you will start to ignore them. If the visual signal streams in 1080 instead of 4k, eventually you'll get used to it. However, if there is static in the audio, you will want to shut it off rather than endure the whole program. Or if the audio continues to drop out, you also will barely be able to tolerate it. In fact, probably more than any other aspect of filmmaking, it is via the audio that people determine silently to themselves, "Good, professional quality" or "low-budget student production" as soon as the film begins. These reactions are not just from seasoned filmmakers and educators, but the instinctual, natural reaction of all audiences.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Critical Importance of Audio Quality in Media Production

2. Why Audio Flaws Are Less Tolerable Than Visual Imperfections

3. The Impact of Audio Quality on Perceived Professionalism in Film

4. Audience Sensitivity to Audio Defects Versus Visual Imperfections

 

Main Idea #1:

People are more sensitive to and less forgiving of audio defects than visual imperfections in media.

 

Main Idea #2:

Audio quality significantly influences the audience's perception of a production's professionalism, with defects often deemed intolerable compared to visual flaws.

 

Summary:

Audiences are more sensitive to audio defects than visual imperfections, often finding static or dropouts in audio intolerable. These audio issues can lead to perceptions of low-budget quality, affecting the overall reception of a film or program, unlike minor visual flaws which are more easily ignored.

 

Key Points:

1. Audiences are less tolerant of audio defects than visual ones.

2. Visual imperfections are more easily ignored over time.

3. Audio quality heavily influences perceptions of professionalism.

4. All audiences instinctively react to audio quality, impacting their overall experience.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 33: 순환 경제로의 전환 필요성과 그로 인한 사업 기회

 

Businesses are realizing that the way they operate and the impact they have on the environment greatly impacts their ability to maintain customers. Transitioning from a linear way of producing products to a circular one won't be necessary only from an environmental perspective, but from a social and economic perspective as well. To minimize the negative impact on the environment, businesses will need to adjust the relationship they have with customers to maximize the value of the products they create. Rather than businesses viewing success as the number of products made per year, they will instead base their bottom line on the number of products kept in use per year. Though waste certainly creates a demand for companies to continue selling new products, eliminating waste doesn't have to eliminate demand. By prolonging the ownership of a product rather than selling it, new business opportunities emerge in the world of maintenance and repair. Though eliminating waste minimizes the need for new products, it certainly increases the need to service existing products. The circular economy will demand that new business models focus on maintaining products rather than on making new products.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Transitioning to a Circular Economy: The Future of Sustainable Business

2. From Production to Maintenance: Redefining Business Success

3. How a Circular Economy Benefits Business, Society, and the Environment

4. The Economic and Social Imperatives of Sustainable Business Practices

 

Main Idea #1:

Businesses need to transition from a linear to a circular economy to sustain customer relationships and maximize product value.

 

Main Idea #2:

Focusing on product maintenance and repair instead of continuous production creates new business opportunities and reduces environmental impact.

 

Summary:

Businesses must shift to a circular economy to sustain customer relationships and minimize environmental impact. This involves focusing on maintaining and repairing products rather than producing new ones, creating new business opportunities while reducing waste.

 

Key Points:

1. Transitioning to a circular economy is essential for environmental, social, and economic reasons.

2. Businesses should maximize the value of products by prolonging their use.

3. Success will be measured by the number of products kept in use, not produced.

4. New business models will focus on maintenance and repair services.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 34: 어미나무의 역할과 어린 나무 돌보기

 

The term Mother Tree comes from forestry. It has been clear for centuries that tree parents play such an important role in raising their offspring that they can be compared to human parents. A mother tree identifies which neighboring seedlings are hers using her roots. She then, via delicate connections, supports the seedlings with a solution of sugar, a process similar to a human mother nursing her child. Shade provided by parents is another form of care, as it curbs the growth of youngsters living under their crowns. Without the shade and exposed to full sunlight, the young trees would shoot up and expand the width of their trunks so quickly they'd be exhausted after just a century or two. If, however, the young trees stand strong in the shadows for decades ─ or even centuries ─ they can live to a great age. Shade means less sunlight and therefore considerably less sugar. The slow pace of life gently imposed by the mother tree is no accident, as generations of foresters have observed. To this day, they talk of what is known in German as erzieherischer Schatten or "instructive shade."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Mother Trees in Nurturing Forest Ecosystems

2. How Mother Trees Support and Sustain Their Offspring

3. The Importance of Instructive Shade in Tree Growth and Longevity

4. Mother Trees: Nature's Way of Raising Resilient Forests

 

Main Idea #1:

Mother trees play a crucial role in supporting and nurturing their offspring through roots and shade.

 

Main Idea #2:

The shade provided by mother trees ensures the slow and steady growth of young trees, promoting their long-term health and longevity.

 

Summary:

Mother trees support their offspring by identifying and nourishing them through their roots, similar to human parenting. They provide shade, ensuring young trees grow slowly and steadily, which is crucial for their long-term survival and health. This nurturing process, known as instructive shade, helps young trees thrive for centuries.

 

Key Points:

1. Mother trees identify and nourish their seedlings through roots.

2. Shade from mother trees regulates the growth pace of young trees.

3. Slow growth under shade promotes longevity and resilience in young trees.

4. The concept of instructive shade highlights the intentional care provided by mother trees.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 35: 알고리즘에 의해 형성되는 현대인의 개별성

 

In a context in which the cultural obligation to produce the self as a distinctive, authentic individual is difficult to fulfill, the burdensome work of individualizing the self is turned over increasingly to algorithms. The "personalization" that is promised on every front ─ in the domains of search, shopping, health, news, advertising, learning, music, and entertainment ─ depends on ever more refined algorithmic constructions of individuality. As it becomes more difficult to produce our digital selves as unique individuals, we are increasingly being produced as unique individuals from the outside. Individuality is redefined from a cultural practice and reflexive project to an algorithmic process. Our unique selfhood is no longer something for which we are wholly responsible; it is algorithmically guaranteed.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Algorithmic Construction of Individuality in the Digital Age

2. How Algorithms Redefine Personal Identity in Modern Culture

3. From Cultural Practice to Algorithmic Process: The New Individuality

4. The Shift from Self-Created to Algorithmically Produced Individuality

 

Main Idea #1:

As cultural pressures to produce a unique self become challenging, algorithms increasingly take on the task of individualizing people.

 

Main Idea #2:

The concept of individuality is shifting from a personal cultural practice to an algorithmically guaranteed process, where digital selves are constructed externally.

 

Summary:

In an era where creating a unique self is challenging, algorithms increasingly handle this task across various domains. This shift redefines individuality from a personal, cultural practice to an externally driven, algorithmic process, where unique selfhood is algorithmically guaranteed rather than self-produced.

 

Key Points:

1. Cultural pressures to be a distinctive individual are hard to fulfill.

2. Algorithms are taking over the task of individualizing people.

3. Individuality is shifting from a personal, cultural practice to an algorithmic process.

4. Our unique selfhood is increasingly constructed externally through algorithms.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 36: 기술관료주의와 기술 결정 과정에서의 전문가 역할

 

Technocracy can be thought to influence technological decision-making in one of two ways. An idealized science and technology replaces politics and technical experts become the decision-makers, planning and organizing societies according to whatever scientific principles the evidence supports. This form of technocracy is rarely found in practice. In contrast, a more moderate form in which experts advise and politicians decide is found in many democratic societies. Also called the 'decisionist model', this form of technocracy institutionalizes a division of labour based on the distinction between facts and values and allows specialist experts to wield significant power. This is because policy-makers work within the constraints set by the experts and choose from the options those experts provide. The technocratic element is clear: experts set the agenda and political judgements are parasitic on the judgements of experts.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Experts in Technocratic Decision-Making

2. Technocracy: Balancing Expertise and Political Decision-Making

3. Understanding the Decisionist Model in Technocratic Societies

4. The Influence of Technocracy on Policy and Governance

 

Main Idea #1:

Technocracy can manifest as either idealized science-based decision-making by experts or a moderate form where experts advise and politicians decide.

 

Main Idea #2:

In the decisionist model of technocracy, experts set the agenda and provide options for policy-makers, giving them significant influence over political decisions.

 

Summary:

Technocracy influences decision-making through two models: an idealized, seldom-seen form where experts directly make decisions, and a more common moderate form where experts advise and politicians decide. In the decisionist model, experts set the agenda, and their input significantly shapes policy-making within democratic societies.

 

Key Points:

1. Technocracy can involve either expert decision-making or expert advisement.

2. The decisionist model is prevalent in democratic societies.

3. Experts provide options and constraints for policy-makers.

4. Political decisions are heavily influenced by expert judgements.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 37: 토지 이용 변화가 기후에 미치는 영향

 

Land use change can be good or bad for the climate. Plants use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide from the air and water to carbohydrates. Those carbohydrates provide the energy plants need to live, and the building blocks for plant growth, as well as food for animals and microorganisms. In healthy ecosystems the plants pull more carbon out of the atmosphere than they, and the animals and microorganisms that consume them, need. That extra carbon is stored in living biomass like tree trunks and soil bacteria and fungi, and as carbon compounds in the soil. But when actions like deforestation or plowing severely disturb a plant community, the remaining plants cannot photosynthesize enough to feed themselves, plus all the animals and microorganisms that depend on them. In those conditions microorganisms consume carbon that has been stored in the soil and in plants and animals, and respire that stored carbon back to atmosphere as CO2. If the original ecosystem was a forest, much of the carbon stored in the trees may also be converted to CO2 through burning.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Impact of Land Use Change on Carbon Storage and Climate

2. How Deforestation and Plowing Affect Carbon Dynamics in Ecosystems

3. The Role of Photosynthesis and Land Use in Climate Change

4. Balancing Land Use Practices to Mitigate Climate Change Effects

 

Main Idea #1:

Land use changes can affect the climate by disrupting the balance of carbon storage in plants, soil, and microorganisms.

 

Main Idea #2:

Disturbances like deforestation and plowing reduce the ability of plants to photosynthesize and store carbon, leading to increased CO2 emissions as stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere.

 

Summary:

Land use changes impact the climate by altering the carbon balance in ecosystems. Plants usually store excess carbon, but disturbances like deforestation and plowing reduce this capacity, causing stored carbon to be released as CO2. This release contributes to climate change, especially when forests are converted to CO2 through burning.

 

Key Points:

1. Plants use photosynthesis to convert CO2 into carbohydrates for energy and growth.

2. Healthy ecosystems store excess carbon in biomass and soil.

3. Disturbances like deforestation and plowing disrupt carbon storage.

4. Disrupted ecosystems release stored carbon as CO2, contributing to climate change.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 38: 이타적인 행동의  가지 경로

 

Prosocial behavior ─ that is, behavior that is intended to help another person ─ can be motivated by two different pathways, according to Daniel Batson at the University of Kansas. One pathway, the egoistic pathway, is largely self-focused: we provide help if the rewards to us outweigh the costs. This pathway is the one that is operating if we hand a homeless person a dollar to make ourselves feel better. Doing so costs us very little ─ only a dollar ─ and the reward of doing so ─ avoiding the guilt we'd feel from simply walking by ─ is greater. But according to Batson's hypothesis, there is another pathway, which is other-focused ─ it's motivated by a genuine desire to help the other person, even if we incur a cost for doing so. Following this pathway, we act altruistically when we feel empathy for a person and can truly imagine a situation from their perspective. This ability to see the world from someone else's perspective can lead us to help, even if there are considerable costs.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding the Two Pathways to Prosocial Behavior

2. The Motivations Behind Helping Others: Egoistic vs. Altruistic Pathways

3. How Empathy and Self-Interest Drive Prosocial Actions

4. Exploring Daniel Batson's Theory on Prosocial Behavior

 

Main Idea #1:

Prosocial behavior can be motivated by egoistic self-interest or by altruistic empathy, as explained by Daniel Batson.

 

Main Idea #2:

The egoistic pathway involves helping others to gain personal rewards, while the altruistic pathway is driven by empathy and the genuine desire to help, even at a personal cost.

 

Summary:

Prosocial behavior, or helping others, can be motivated by egoistic self-interest or altruistic empathy. The egoistic pathway involves helping when personal rewards outweigh costs, while the altruistic pathway, driven by empathy, leads to helping even at a personal cost. Daniel Batson's theory explains these two distinct motivations for prosocial actions.

 

Key Points:

1. Prosocial behavior is intended to help others.

2. The egoistic pathway is self-focused, seeking personal rewards.

3. The altruistic pathway is other-focused, driven by empathy.

4. Genuine empathy can motivate helping behavior, even with significant costs.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 39: 외적 동기와 내적 동기 연결의 중요성

 

Our behaviour can be modified externally without there being strong personal motivation. Everything from our supermarket shopping and online browsing choices are examples of how our actions are shaped without our conscious choice or motivation. However, when processes police us but fail to truly influence us, we do not continue with the behaviours after the processes are removed. This is passive engagement rather than ownership. A better way in which we can be externally supported to take action is by having friends who encourage us. You may not be sold on going vegan, but yet give veganism a try at the start of the year because some of your friends suggest you do it together. Without the anchor of intrinsic motivation however, even a small bump in the road may reset you back; we may go back to eating meat in February when the social support has disappeared. Resonance helps us connect to our internal motivation to change rather than being 'pushed' from the outside, and in turn helps us form a habit, where our self-concept makes a shift from 'someone who does not like cycling' to 'someone who cycles'.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How External Influences and Social Support Shape Our Behavior

2. The Difference Between Passive Engagement and True Behavioral Change

3. The Role of Intrinsic Motivation and Social Support in Forming Habits

4. From External Influence to Internal Motivation: Building Lasting Habits

 

Main Idea #1:

Behavior can be influenced externally without strong personal motivation, but such changes are often temporary and lack lasting impact.

 

Main Idea #2:

True behavioral change requires internal motivation and resonance, supported by social encouragement, to shift self-concept and form lasting habits.

 

Summary:

Our actions can be shaped by external influences like supermarket layouts or friends' suggestions, but these changes are often short-lived without intrinsic motivation. True, lasting behavior change occurs when internal motivation is resonated and supported by social encouragement, leading to a shift in self-concept and habit formation.

 

Key Points:

1. External factors can modify behavior without personal motivation.

2. Temporary behavior changes occur without internal motivation.

3. Social support can initiate new behaviors, but intrinsic motivation is needed for lasting change.

4. Resonance with internal motivation helps form lasting habits and shifts self-concept.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 40: 대화에서 대칭적 소통과 보완적 소통의 차이

 

Communication is decisively influenced by how the partners define their relationship with each other at every moment of the communication process. If the communication is symmetrical, this means that both communication partners strive for equality and interact accordingly. They behave as mirror images of each other, so to speak. Strength is mirrored with strength, weakness is mirrored with weakness, or hardness is mirrored with hardness, etc. Complementary communication shows a matching difference in behaviour. It is not a matter of up and down, strong and weak, or good and bad, but of matching and expected difference. Such complementary relationships occur between teachers and students, mother and child, or managers and employees, etc. What the expectations are in such relationships depends, among other things, on the cultural background. If the expectations of complementarity are not met, communication breakdowns occur. For example, if an older person in Japan is not treated with a certain respect by a younger person, this circumstance can significantly impair communication or even make it impossible. [요약문] The way the communication partners perceive their relationship determines the types of communication; symmetrical communication revolves around the pursuit of equality and the corresponding interaction between them, whereas complementary communication involves aligning with matching and expected differences based on cultural background.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Influence of Relationship Dynamics on Communication Styles

2. Symmetrical vs. Complementary Communication: Understanding Relationship Roles

3. How Relationship Perception Shapes Communication Effectiveness

4. Cultural Expectations in Symmetrical and Complementary Communication

 

Main Idea #1:

Communication styles are influenced by how partners perceive their relationship, with symmetrical communication striving for equality and complementary communication based on matching differences.

 

Main Idea #2:

Cultural expectations play a crucial role in complementary communication, and mismatched expectations can lead to communication breakdowns.

 

Summary:

The way communication partners define their relationship shapes their communication style. Symmetrical communication aims for equality, with partners mirroring each other, while complementary communication is based on expected differences influenced by cultural background. Mismatched expectations in complementary relationships can cause communication breakdowns.

 

Key Points:

1. Communication is influenced by relationship perception.

2. Symmetrical communication involves striving for equality.

3. Complementary communication involves expected differences.

4. Cultural background influences expectations in complementary communication.

5. Mismatched expectations can lead to communication breakdowns.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 41~42: '슈링크플레이션' 현상과  영향

 

We have seen a clear rise in something called 'shrinkflation'. A basket of products is measured for inflation by price, not by volume or weight. If the products shrink in size but the price stays the same, technically no price increase has occurred. But people aren't stupid, they know what that means. You can see this in everything from the reduced amount of cereal in a box to smaller-sized chocolate bars. You can see it in the form of ever-larger apertures in toothpaste tubes and powders of various sorts. The purpose of these changes is to make the consumer use up the product faster and to pay more per weight. Toilet paper and paper towel rolls have ever-larger tube centres and ever-fewer sheets, while the price remains the same. There are fewer potato crisps in the bag and cookies in the box. Bottles of liquids such as perfumes have ever-larger dimples on the bottom that displace the product and create the illusion of more inside than there is. Shrinkflation is not restricted to retail products. Apartments are shrinking, too. Micro apartments are smaller than anything we lived in before but cost more per square foot. Shrinkflation is a signal that tells us that companies are facing higher costs. It is a signal that price pressures are starting to build.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Shrinkflation: Hidden Inflation in Everyday Products

2. The Rising Trend of Shrinkflation: What Consumers Need to Know

3. Shrinkflation: How Companies Reduce Product Sizes to Manage Costs

4. The Impact of Shrinkflation on Consumers and Housing

 

Main Idea #1:

Shrinkflation involves reducing the size or volume of products while keeping prices the same, effectively increasing the price per unit without a noticeable price change.

 

Main Idea #2:

This practice is not limited to retail products; it also affects housing, with micro apartments costing more per square foot, indicating rising cost pressures for companies.

 

Summary:

Shrinkflation occurs when companies reduce the size or volume of products without changing the price, making consumers pay more per unit. This trend, seen in various products and housing, signals that companies face higher costs and price pressures are building.

 

Key Points:

1. Shrinkflation involves reducing product size while maintaining price.

2. Common examples include smaller cereal boxes, chocolate bars, and fewer sheets in toilet paper rolls.

3. Shrinkflation is also evident in housing with micro apartments.

4. This trend indicates rising costs for companies and increasing price pressures.

 

 

[3] 2024 07 – 43~45: 침입종으로 지정된 몽구스를 구하기 위한 Duluth 시민들의 노력

 

On the northwestern coastline of Lake Superior is the city of Duluth, the westernmost port for transatlantic cargo ships. A lot of cargo comes into Duluth: coal, iron ore, grain, clothing and, in November 1962, a mongoose from India. The merchant seamen had enjoyed his company on the long journey and had sat drinking tea with him, but they decided he deserved a life on dry land so they presented him as a gift to the city's Lake Superior Zoo. Lloyd Hackl, the director of the zoo, was delighted and named his new mongoose Mr. Magoo. His fate took an unexpected turn when, labeled an invasive species, federal agents sentenced him to death. The citizens of Duluth were not taking the death sentence lying down. It was pointed out that, as the only mongoose in the country, Mr. Magoo was never going to be able to reproduce, so the country was unlikely to be overrun by the species. They demanded he be allowed to live out his days in peace. Petitions were signed and sent to powerful figures like the U.S. Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey, and Duluth Mayor George Johnson. A campaign, brilliantly nicknamed No Noose for the Mongoose, was backed by more than 10,000 citizens. There were even suggestions that the zoo director should take him into hiding. Thanks to the efforts of the citizens of Duluth, Mr. Magoo was pardoned. A statement from Udall read, "Acting on the authority that permits importation of prohibited mammals ─ including mongooses ─ for zoological, education, medical and scientific purposes, I recommend that Mr. Magoo be granted non-political asylum in the United States." He added that it was dependent upon Mr. Magoo maintaining his "bachelor existence." The News Tribune joyfully proclaimed, "MAGOO TO STAY. U.S. Asylum Granted." President Kennedy declared: "Let the story of the saving of Magoo stand as a classic example of government by the people." Living out his days in the zoo, Mr. Magoo became a beloved figure. His daily routine included enjoying an egg, sipping tea, and charming zoo workers with his friendly nature. Popular among visitors, especially children, he received numerous letters and Christmas cards. When Mr. Magoo died peacefully in January 1968, his obituary in the Duluth Herald read: "OUR MR. MAGOO OF ZOO IS DEAD." The new zoo director, Basil Norton, vowed not to replace him: Another mongoose could never take his place in the hearts and affections of Duluth people, he said.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Extraordinary Tale of Mr. Magoo: Duluth’s Beloved Mongoose

2. No Noose for the Mongoose: How a City United to Save Mr. Magoo

3. From India to Duluth: The Journey and Legacy of Mr. Magoo

4. The Heartwarming Battle to Save Mr. Magoo, Duluth's Famous Mongoose

 

Main Idea #1:

The citizens of Duluth rallied to save Mr. Magoo, a mongoose brought to their city, from being euthanized as an invasive species.

 

Main Idea #2:

Mr. Magoo became a beloved figure in Duluth, living out his days in the Lake Superior Zoo after a successful campaign saved his life.

 

Summary:

In 1962, a mongoose named Mr. Magoo was gifted to Duluth’s Lake Superior Zoo. Federal agents deemed him an invasive species, sentencing him to death. The citizens of Duluth, backed by a campaign and petitions, successfully fought for his pardon. Mr. Magoo lived out his days as a cherished zoo resident, becoming a beloved local figure until his death in 1968.

 

Key Points:

1. Mr. Magoo was a mongoose gifted to the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth.

2. Federal agents labeled him an invasive species and sentenced him to death.

3. Duluth citizens launched a successful campaign, No Noose for the Mongoose, to save him.

4. Mr. Magoo lived out his days at the zoo, becoming a beloved figure in the community.

5. Upon his death in 1968, the zoo decided not to replace him due to his unique place in the hearts of the people.

 

 

 

 

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안녕하세요, Flow 영어연구소입니다.

 

오늘은 <EBS 수능특강 Light 영어독해연습 (2022)>의 지문 요약 자료를 올립니다.
이전 자료와 마찬가지로 OpenAI사의 ChatGPT 유료 버전(ChatGPT-4o)으로 작업했습니다.

 

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설명문/실용문을 제외한 전지문을 포함했습니다. 
(PDF 및 Word 파일 제공)
  
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ps.

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오늘은 <2024년도 6월 고3 영어 모의고사>의 지문 요약 자료 올립니다.
ChatGPT 유료 버전(ChatGPT-4o)으로 작업했고,

설명문/실용문을 제외한 전지문을 포함했습니다. (PDF 및 Word 파일)  
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ps.

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오늘은 <2024년도 6월 고2 영어 모의고사>의 지문 요약 자료 올립니다.
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설명문/실용문을 제외한 전지문을 포함했습니다. (PDF 및 Word 파일)  
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ps.

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오늘은 <2024년도 6월 고1 영어 모의고사>의 지문 요약 자료 올립니다.
ChatGPT 유료 버전(ChatGPT-4o)으로 작업했고,

설명문/실용문을 제외한 전지문을 포함했습니다. (PDF 및 Word 파일)  
지문 분석하거나 자료 제작하실 때 참고하세요~♡

 

ps.

블로그 콘텐츠가 마음에 드신다면, '좋아요' 클릭과 광고 지원으로 응원해 주세요. 

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감사합니다~~

 

 

 

 

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오늘은 <EBS 수능특강 Light 영어 (2022)>의 지문 요약 자료를 올립니다.

이전 자료와 마찬가지로 OpenAI사의 ChatGPT 유료 버전(ChatGPT-4o)으로 작업했습니다.

OpenAI에서 어제(2024년 5월14일 오전2시) ChatGPT 4.0의 후속 모델을 발표했습니다.

ChatGPT-4o이고 마지막의 o는 'omni'(every)를 의미한다고 합니다.

 

ChatGPT-4o는 발표 이후 얼마 안되서 이용 가능했는데,

기존보다 더 좋은 성능에 속도가 비약적으로 빨라졌습니다.

 

지문 요약과 관련해 지문 하나당 기존에는 30초 이상 걸리던 것이, 

ChatGPT-4o로는 5초 내에 답변이 끝났습니다. 

 

또한 질문할 수 있는 갯수(cap limit)가 3시간 당 40개였던 것이 3시간당 80개로 늘어나서,

지문의 수가 많은 이런 작업을 하는데 큰 도움이 됐습니다. 

 

 

다시 원래 이야기로 돌아와서,

<EBS 수능특강 Light 영어 (2022)>의 지문 중에서

설명문/실용문을 제외한 전지문을 포함했습니다. 
(PDF 및 Word 파일 제공)
  
지문 분석하거나 자료 제작하실 때 참고하세요~♡

 

ps.

블로그 콘텐츠가 마음에 드신다면, '좋아요' 클릭과 광고 지원으로 응원해 주세요. 

여러분의 작은 도움이 큰 힘이 됩니다! 

감사합니다~~

 

 

 

 

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[3] 2024 05 – 18: 영화 촬영 허가 요청서

 

My name is Rohan Kaul, the producer of the upcoming film 'Upagrah.' I am reaching out to you regarding a matter of importance concerning the shooting of some scenes for our film. We have identified Gulab Park, Mumbai, as an ideal location for these scenes. We are hoping to conduct this shoot on 3rd June 2024, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. We have chosen Monday for the shooting day to minimize traffic issues and disruption to the public. During the shoot, our team promises to follow all rules and regulations, ensuring no inconvenience is caused to the public. We would be so grateful if you granted permission for the shoot so that we can put the beautiful scenery of the park in our film. We look forward to your response.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Request for Film Shooting Permission at Gulab Park, Mumbai

2. Application to Shoot Key Film Scenes in Gulab Park on a Weekday

3. Rohan Kaul's Proposal for Filming 'Upagrah' in Gulab Park, Mumbai

4. Ensuring Minimal Public Disruption During Filming in Gulab Park

 

Main Idea #1:

Rohan Kaul seeks permission to shoot scenes for the film 'Upagrah' at Gulab Park in Mumbai.

 

Main Idea #2:

The producer Rohan Kaul plans to shoot important scenes for 'Upagrah' on a Monday at Gulab Park to reduce interference with public activities and traffic.

 

Summary:

Rohan Kaul, producer of 'Upagrah,' requests to film scenes at Gulab Park, Mumbai, on 3rd June 2024, promising minimal disruption by adhering to regulations and selecting a low-traffic day.

 

Key Points:

1. Rohan Kaul is the producer of the film 'Upagrah.'

2. The requested shooting location is Gulab Park, Mumbai.

3. Proposed shooting date and time: 3rd June 2024, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

4. Commitment to follow all local rules and ensure public convenience.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 19: 잘못된 퀴즈로 인한 학생의 긴장 해소

 

Charles was taking a quiz in his math class. He stared at the questions, but they looked completely unfamiliar. Charles flipped through the pages of the quiz for a while. His palms grew sweaty as he realized that he didn't know a single answer. A moment later, a few other students began raising their hands. One said, "I don't think we ever learned about the stuff on this quiz, Mrs. Smith." The teacher quickly looked over a copy of the quiz and announced, "I'm sorry, class. It appears that I have given you the wrong quiz by mistake. We'll take the right quiz next class." As Charles heard what the teacher said, the tension in his shoulders began to melt away.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. A Mix-Up in the Classroom: Charles' Experience with the Wrong Quiz

2. Mistaken Quiz Distribution Leads to Unexpected Classroom Confusion

3. The Relief of a Rescheduled Quiz After a Teacher's Mistake

4. Students Face Unfamiliar Questions Due to Incorrect Quiz Handout

 

Main Idea #1:

Charles experienced stress during a quiz when he realized the questions were unfamiliar.

 

Main Idea #2:

The teacher mistakenly handed out the wrong quiz, causing confusion among the students until she recognized and addressed the error.

 

Summary:

Charles felt anxious upon encountering unfamiliar quiz questions, but was relieved when the teacher acknowledged distributing the wrong quiz and postponed it to the next class.

 

Key Points:

1. Charles was initially confused and stressed by the unfamiliar quiz questions.

2. Other students also recognized that the quiz content was unfamiliar.

3. The teacher admitted to giving out the wrong quiz and decided to reschedule.

4. The situation resolved with plans to take the correct quiz in the next class.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 20: 중년의 연결 조직 부상에 대한 근육 훈련 권장

 

When you are middle-aged, the risk of connective tissue injuries peaks as decreased load tolerance combines with continued high activity levels. The path of least resistance is to stop doing the things that hurt ― avoid uncomfortable movements and find easier forms of exercise. However, that's the exact opposite of what you should do. There is a path forward. But it doesn't involve following the typical pain management advice of rest, ice, and medicine, which multiple reviews have shown is not effective for treating age-related joint pain and dysfunction. These methods do nothing more than treat superficial symptoms. The only practical solution is to strengthen your body with muscle training. Whether you've been training for a few years or a few decades, or haven't ever stepped foot in the weight room, it's not too late to restore your body, build real strength, and achieve your physical potential.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Overcoming Age-Related Connective Tissue Injuries with Strength Training

2. The Importance of Muscle Training for Managing Middle-Aged Joint Pain

3. Why Rest and Medication Fall Short in Treating Age-Related Joint Issues

4. Building Strength to Restore Function and Reduce Pain in Middle Age

 

Main Idea #1:

Middle-aged individuals face increased risks of connective tissue injuries due to decreased load tolerance and ongoing activity.

 

Main Idea #2:

Rather than avoiding activity, the effective solution for age-related joint pain and dysfunction is to engage in muscle training to strengthen the body.

 

Summary:

Middle-aged adults experiencing joint pain should prioritize muscle training over traditional pain management methods like rest and medication, which often fail to address the root cause of their symptoms.

 

Key Points:

1. Connective tissue injuries peak in middle age due to reduced tolerance for physical loads.

2. Traditional pain management techniques are largely ineffective for age-related joint issues.

3. Strength training is crucial for rebuilding strength and improving joint function.

4. It is never too late to start muscle training, regardless of previous experience.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 21: 눈을 통한 시각적 인식의 메커니즘 설명

 

Turn the lights out and point the beam of a small flashlight up into one of your eyes. Shake the beam around while moving your gaze up and down. You should catch glimpses of what look like delicate branches. These branches are shadows of the blood vessels that lie on top of your retina. The vessels constantly cast shadows as light streams into the eye, but because these shadows never move, the brain ceases responding to them. Moving the flashlight beam around shifts the shadows just enough to make them momentarily visible. Now you might wonder if you could cause an image to fade just by staring at something unmoving. But that is not possible because the visual system constantly jiggles the eye muscles, which prevents the perfect stabilization of images of the world. These muscle movements are unbelievably small, but their effect is huge. Without them, we would go blind by tuning out what we see shortly after fixating our gaze! It's an interesting notion: Approximate perfection is better than perfect perfection.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Exploring the Visual Phenomenon of Retinal Blood Vessel Shadows

2. How Tiny Eye Movements Prevent Visual Fade and Maintain Perception

3. The Role of Eye Muscle Jiggles in Continuous Visual Awareness

4. Uncovering the Invisible: How Blood Vessel Shadows Impact Vision

 

Main Idea #1:

Shining a flashlight into the eye reveals normally unseen shadows of retinal blood vessels, illustrating an unusual visual phenomenon.

 

Main Idea #2:

The constant, minute jiggles of eye muscles prevent images from fading by continuously adjusting the retina’s exposure to visual stimuli.

 

Summary:

Using a flashlight to manipulate eye lighting can reveal the shadowy outlines of retinal blood vessels, showcasing how subtle eye movements are crucial in preventing the visual system from tuning out static images.

 

Key Points:

1. Flashlight manipulation reveals shadows of retinal blood vessels, normally invisible.

2. The brain ignores these shadows under normal lighting due to their stability.

3. Micro-movements of eye muscles prevent images from fading out.

4. These tiny adjustments ensure continuous visual perception and prevent sensory adaptation.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 22: 경제적 이익과 야생 보호 간의 대립

 

Most opposition to wilderness preservation doesn't come from environmentalists but from corporate interests and developers. When wild places are designated as wilderness, they are closed to most commercial activities and residential or infrastructure development. There is thus frequently an economic cost to wilderness preservation. Some critics claim that when wilderness and economic interests clash, economic interests should normally prevail. This argument, even if it is sound, won't exclude all wilderness preservation efforts, because some wilderness areas have little economic value. But a deeper problem with the argument is that it views nature from a human-focused and excessively economic point of view. Allowing economic considerations to outweigh all other forms of value is inconsistent with the biocentric reasons that support wilderness preservation. Thus, while it certainly makes sense to weigh the economic costs of wilderness protection, especially when such costs are high, the biocentric values underlying wilderness preservation exclude viewing economic considerations as the most important.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Conflict Between Economic Interests and Wilderness Preservation

2. Reevaluating the Role of Economic Value in Wilderness Protection Efforts

3. Beyond Economics: Embracing Biocentric Values in Wilderness Preservation

4. The Limitations of an Economic Perspective on Nature and Wilderness

 

Main Idea #1:

Opposition to wilderness preservation primarily stems from corporate interests and developers rather than environmentalists, due to restrictions on commercial activities.

 

Main Idea #2:

While economic considerations are important in wilderness preservation debates, they should not overshadow the biocentric values that fundamentally justify protecting these areas.

 

Summary:

Critics often prioritize economic interests in wilderness preservation debates, but this approach overlooks the biocentric values essential to the concept of wilderness, which argue against reducing nature to mere economic resource.

 

Key Points:

1. Corporate and development interests are the main opponents of wilderness preservation.

2. Wilderness areas are often restricted from commercial exploitation, causing economic debates.

3. Economic perspectives are challenged by biocentric values that prioritize nature's intrinsic worth.

4. While economic impacts are a valid consideration, they should not dominate preservation decisions.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 23: 카페인 섭취가  화학에 미치는 영향

 

During the day, a molecule called adenosine builds up in your brain. Adenosine binds with receptors on nerve cells, or neurons, slowing down their activity and making you feel drowsy. But caffeine is also able to bind with these receptors, and by doing so it blocks adenosine's effect, making your neurons fire more and keeping you alert. Caffeine also activates a gland at the base of your brain. This releases hormones that tell the adrenal glands on your kidneys to produce adrenaline, causing your heart to beat faster and your blood pressure to rise. If, however, your daily caffeine intake is consistent, your brain will adapt to it. Your brain is like, 'Okay, every morning I'm getting this caffeine that's binding to these receptors and blocking adenosine from binding to them.' So your brain creates extra receptors to give adenosine more of an opportunity to bind with them and have its usual effect. And more adenosine is also produced to counteract the caffeine. That's why it takes more and more caffeine to have the same effect.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Interplay of Caffeine, Adenosine, and Brain Adaptation: How Alertness is Maintained

2. Understanding Caffeine’s Mechanism of Action and Its Effects on Brain Chemistry

3. The Science Behind Caffeine Tolerance: Adenosine Receptors and Neuronal Activity

4. How Caffeine Works to Keep You Alert and How the Brain Adapts Over Time

 

Main Idea #1:

Caffeine keeps you alert by binding to adenosine receptors in the brain, blocking the drowsiness-inducing effects of adenosine.

 

Main Idea #2:

With consistent caffeine intake, the brain adapts by creating more adenosine receptors and producing more adenosine, which diminishes caffeine's effectiveness and increases tolerance.

 

Summary:

Caffeine blocks the effects of adenosine, a molecule that induces drowsiness, by binding to its receptors, which keeps you alert. Over time, consistent caffeine consumption leads the brain to compensate by increasing adenosine receptors and production, necessitating higher doses of caffeine for the same alertness effect.

 

Key Points:

1. Adenosine accumulates during the day, promoting sleepiness by slowing neuronal activity.

2. Caffeine competes with adenosine for the same receptors, preventing drowsiness and increasing alertness.

3. Caffeine stimulates the production of adrenaline, raising heart rate and blood pressure.

4. Regular caffeine use leads to increased adenosine receptors and production, reducing its effectiveness and requiring higher consumption for the same alertness.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 24: 대양의 푸른색 발생 원인 설명

 

When viewed from space, one of the Earth's most commanding features is the blueness of its vast oceans. Small amounts of water do not indicate the color of these large bodies of water; when pure drinking water is examined in a glass, it appears clear and colorless. Apparently a relatively large volume of water is required to reveal the blue color. Why is this so? When light penetrates water, it experiences both absorption and scattering. Water molecules strongly absorb infrared and, to a lesser degree, red light. At the same time, water molecules are small enough to scatter shorter wavelengths, giving water its blue-green color. The amount of long-wavelength absorption is a function of depth; the deeper the water, the more red light is absorbed. At a depth of 15m, the intensity of red light drops to 25% of its original value and falls to zero beyond a depth of 30m. Any object viewed at this depth is seen in a blue-green light. For this reason, red inhabitants of the sea, such as lobsters and crabs, appear black to divers not carrying a lamp.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Exploring the Blue Color of the Ocean: Absorption and Scattering of Light in Water

2. Why the Ocean Appears Blue: The Role of Light Penetration and Wavelength Absorption

3. The Science Behind Ocean Color: Light Absorption and Scattering at Various Depths

4. Understanding the Depth-Dependent Color Changes in the Ocean's Waters

 

Main Idea #1:

The blue color of the ocean is primarily due to the absorption of longer wavelengths and the scattering of shorter wavelengths by water molecules.

 

Main Idea #2:

In deep waters, red light is absorbed more efficiently, diminishing in intensity with depth, which affects how colors are perceived underwater.

 

Summary:

The vast blue appearance of the ocean from space results from selective light absorption and scattering by water molecules, which absorb red and infrared light while scattering shorter, blue-green wavelengths. Deeper water intensifies this effect, causing red light to weaken significantly, which alters the apparent color of objects submerged at depth.

 

Key Points:

1. Small volumes of water appear clear, while larger bodies exhibit a blue color due to the volume required for effective light absorption and scattering.

2. Water molecules absorb infrared and red light, but scatter blue-green wavelengths, giving the ocean its characteristic color.

3. The absorption of red light increases with water depth, diminishing its intensity and influencing how submerged objects are perceived.

4. At significant depths, red sea creatures appear black unless illuminated by an artificial light source.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 25: 세대별 챗봇 플랫폼 선호도 차이

 

The above graph shows the percentage of preferable chatbot platforms by age categorized by Generation Z, Millennials, and Generation X. Millennials and Generation X had the highest percentage of respondents who preferred Desktop Websites while Generation Z had the highest percentage for Messenger Apps. In Generation Z, the percentage of respondents who preferred Mobile Apps was more than twice that of those who preferred Voice Assistant Devices. Messenger Apps was the only platform where the percentage of respondents' preference for it sank lower and lower from Generation Z, to Millennials, to Generation X. The percentage point gap between Millennial and Generation X respondents who preferred Mobile Apps was larger than the percentage point gap between the same two groups for Voice Assistant Devices. The percentage of respondents who preferred Mobile Websites was the lowest in all the age groups.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Generational Preferences for Chatbot Platforms: A Comparative Analysis

2. Trends in Chatbot Platform Preferences Across Generation Z, Millennials, and Generation X

3. The Shift in Chatbot Usage: From Desktop to Mobile and Messenger Apps Among Different Generations

4. Analyzing the Decline in Messenger App Preferences from Generation Z to Generation X

 

Main Idea #1:

Millennials and Generation X show a strong preference for desktop websites, whereas Generation Z favors messenger apps.

 

Main Idea #2:

While messenger apps are most popular with Generation Z, their preference drops markedly among older generations, showing a clear generational divide in chatbot platform choices.

 

Summary:

The preferences for chatbot platforms vary significantly by age, with Millennials and Generation X opting for desktop websites, and Generation Z preferring messenger apps. The use of mobile apps is notably higher in Generation Z than voice assistant devices, and messenger app preference decreases progressively with older generations. Among all age groups, mobile websites are the least favored option.

 

Key Points:

1. Desktop websites are the preferred chatbot platform for Millennials and Generation X.

2. Generation Z predominantly prefers messenger apps over other platforms.

3. The preference for messenger apps decreases with each older generation.

4. Mobile apps are more popular among Generation Z compared to voice assistants, which are less favored.

5. Mobile websites have the lowest preference rate across all generations.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 26: José Saramago 문학적 경력과 영향

 

José Saramago was born in 1922 to a family of farmers in a little village north of Lisbon. For financial reasons he abandoned his high-school studies and worked as a mechanic. At this time, he acquired a taste for reading and started to frequent a public library in Lisbon in his free time. After trying different jobs in the civil service, he worked for a publishing company for twelve years and then as an editor of the newspaper 'Diario de Noticias.' Between 1975 and 1980 Saramago supported himself as a translator, but after his literary successes in the 1980s he devoted himself to his own writing. He achieved worldwide recognition in 1982 with the humorous love story Baltasar and Blimunda, a novel set in 18th-century Portugal. Saramago's oeuvre totals 30 works, and comprises not only novels but also poetry, essays and drama.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. José Saramago: From Mechanic to Internationally Acclaimed Author

2. The Evolution of José Saramago: Early Struggles to Literary Stardom

3. The Life and Works of José Saramago: Portugal's Literary Treasure

4. From Humble Beginnings to Literary Greatness: The Journey of José Saramago

 

Main Idea #1:

José Saramago rose from a modest upbringing to become a celebrated writer, initially working as a mechanic and later devoting himself to writing after various jobs.

 

Main Idea #2:

Saramago gained international fame with his novel "Baltasar and Blimunda," which marked a turning point in his career, leading him to focus solely on his literary pursuits.

 

Summary:

José Saramago, born in a small village north of Lisbon in 1922, transitioned from a mechanic to a globally recognized author. He explored different vocations before achieving literary success with "Baltasar and Blimunda" in 1982. His diverse body of work, totaling 30 publications including novels, poetry, essays, and drama, reflects his profound impact on literature.

 

Key Points:

1. Born to a farming family in 1922, José Saramago faced early financial hardships that led him to drop out of high school.

2. He developed a passion for reading while working as a mechanic and visiting a public library in Lisbon.

3. Saramago held various jobs, including working in civil service and publishing, before dedicating himself to writing.

4. His breakthrough came with the novel "Baltasar and Blimunda," after which he focused entirely on writing.

5. Saramago's extensive oeuvre includes novels, poetry, essays, and drama, showcasing his versatility as a writer.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 29: 새로운 병원균의 적응과 전파 과정

 

When a new pathogen emerges, one way it transitions from wherever it has been living into a new host may be the acquisition of new traits. Imagine that in its hourly struggle to survive over long periods of time and many generations, a fungus species might acquire a protective capsule ― a bit of coating ― that shields it or even masks it from other microbes or cells. Then it acquires some enzymes that enable it to survive whatever chemicals other microbes might throw at it. If it can overcome these chemicals, it may also overcome the same or similar chemicals used as antifungal drugs. Maybe it also evolves to tolerate warmer temperatures. Now we've got a yeast that once made its home in an apple tree or in a wetland but that at this point can live quite happily in our body, hide from our immune system, and disarm our drugs. Then some of us carry it from one country to another and then another, and eventually it finds a host in a hospital patient who has recently received an organ transplant or is elderly with a weakened immune system.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolutionary Journey of Pathogens from Nature to Human Hosts

2. Adapting to Survive: How Pathogens Develop Traits for Host Transition

3. The Emergence of Drug-Resistant Pathogens Through Natural Adaptations

4. From Environmental Niches to Human Hosts: The Adaptation of Yeast Pathogens

 

Main Idea #1:

Pathogens like certain fungi can acquire new traits such as protective coatings and enzymes to survive environmental challenges and antimicrobial substances.

 

Main Idea #2:

Through evolutionary adaptations, these pathogens become capable of living in human hosts, evading the immune system, and resisting antifungal drugs, posing significant risks especially in vulnerable populations.

 

Summary:

Pathogens evolve over time, gaining traits that allow them to survive harsh conditions and resist antimicrobial drugs, which can enable them to infect and thrive in human hosts, including those with compromised immune systems, such as hospital patients or the elderly.

 

Key Points:

1. Pathogens acquire protective traits and enzymes that help them survive environmental and chemical challenges.

2. These adaptations can also make pathogens resistant to drugs used in medical treatment.

3. Originally non-human pathogens can evolve to live in human bodies and evade immune defenses.

4. Global travel can spread such pathogens, leading to infections in vulnerable populations like transplant recipients or the elderly.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 30: 감정이 기억 형성에 미치는 영향

 

Memory is shaped by emotions connected to an experience. For this reason, inaccuracies often hide the full picture of what happened. For example, a company might decide to hire a consultant to assist with a major project. During this project, the consultant demonstrated some personality traits that clashed with a couple of the executives involved. Through the course of the project, they were able to put aside the personality conflicts in order to see their vision become a reality. Ultimately, the project was a success, enabling the company to move forward and profit. At a later date, the company, remembering the previous success, expressed an interest in hiring the same consultant for another large project. The executives who struggled with his personality last time may most vividly remember their difficulty in overcoming his personality and related emotions. In this case, the success of the project fades into the background as they focus on their previous experience, colored by their feelings of discomfort. As a result, they convince the company to exclude the consultant, making project completion more difficult.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Impact of Emotional Memory on Professional Decisions and Project Outcomes

2. How Emotions Influence Memory Recall in Business Environments

3. The Role of Emotional Experiences in Shaping Business Decision-Making

4. Navigating Personality Conflicts in the Workplace: A Case Study on Memory Bias

 

Main Idea #1:

Emotions linked to experiences can significantly influence memory recall, potentially leading to biased decision-making in professional settings.

 

Main Idea #2:

In the case of hiring a consultant, previous conflicts overshadowed memories of project success, affecting future hiring decisions and possibly hindering project completion.

 

Summary:

Emotionally charged memories, such as the discomfort from personality clashes with a consultant, can overshadow the success of past collaborations, influencing future business decisions negatively and complicating project executions.

 

Key Points:

1. Emotional experiences can shape and sometimes distort the memory of events in a business context.

2. Successful outcomes may be overshadowed by negative interpersonal memories, affecting future decisions.

3. In the given scenario, past personality conflicts with a consultant led executives to focus on negative aspects, despite previous project success.

4. This selective memory recall resulted in the decision not to rehire the consultant, complicating the completion of a new project.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 31: 색상의 사회적 의미와 규제

 

As colors came to take on meanings and cultural significance within societies, attempts were made to restrict their use. The most extreme example of this phenomenon was the sumptuary laws. While these were passed in ancient Greece and Rome, and examples can be found in ancient China and Japan, they found their fullest expressions in Europe from the mid-twelfth century, before slowly disappearing in the early modern period. Such laws could touch on anything from diet to dress and furnishings, and sought to enforce social boundaries by encoding the social classes into a clear visual system: the peasants, in other words, should eat and dress like peasants; craftsmen should eat and dress like craftsmen. Color was a vital signifier in this social language ― dull, earthy colors like russet were explicitly confined to the poorest rural peasants, while bright ones like scarlet were the preserve of a select few.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Color in Enforcing Social Hierarchies Through Sumptuary Laws

2. Color and Class: The Impact of Sumptuary Laws on Social Stratification

3. Historical Uses of Color to Define Social Boundaries and Class Distinctions

4. Sumptuary Laws: How Colors Signified Social Status from Ancient Times to the Early Modern Period

 

Main Idea #1:

Sumptuary laws utilized color as a key element to enforce social boundaries, dictating what colors different social classes could wear or display.

 

Main Idea #2:

These laws, peaking in Europe during the medieval period, regulated not only clothing but also diet and furnishings to maintain a clear visual distinction between social classes.

 

Summary:

Sumptuary laws historically used color to enforce social hierarchies, restricting vibrant colors like scarlet to the elite, while confining peasants to earthy tones. These regulations extended beyond attire to include diet and home decor, clearly delineating social classes through visual means.

 

Key Points:

1. Sumptuary laws were used to enforce social boundaries by controlling the use of color in clothing and other aspects of life.

2. These laws were prevalent in ancient Greece, Rome, China, Japan, and notably in medieval Europe.

3. Colors played a critical role in these laws, with bright colors reserved for the upper classes and dull colors for the lower classes.

4. The laws also regulated other aspects of daily life, such as diet and furnishings, to maintain visual distinctions between classes.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 32: 뇌가 외부 세계를 인식하는 방식

 

John Douglas Pettigrew, a professor of psychology at the University of Queensland, found that the brain manages the external world by dividing it into separate regions, the peripersonal and the extrapersonal ― basically, near and far. Peripersonal space includes whatever is in arm's reach; things you can control right now by using your hands. This is the world of what's real, right now. Extrapersonal space refers to everything else ― whatever you can't touch unless you move beyond your arm's reach, whether it's three feet or three million miles away. This is the realm of possibility. With those definitions in place, another fact follows, obvious but useful: any interaction in the extrapersonal space must occur in the future. Or, to put it another way, distance is linked to time. For instance, if you're in the mood for a peach, but the closest one is sitting in a bin at the corner market, you can't enjoy it now. You can only enjoy it in the future, after you go get it.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding the Brain's Division of the World: Peripersonal and Extrapersonal Spaces

2. The Psychological Concepts of Near and Far: Insights from John Douglas Pettigrew

3. Spatial Divisions in the Brain: Immediate Realities and Distant Possibilities

4. How Distance Influences Perception and Interaction: A Psychological Perspective

 

Main Idea #1:

John Douglas Pettigrew discovered that the brain categorizes the external world into peripersonal (near) and extrapersonal (far) spaces, determining how we interact with our environment.

 

Main Idea #2:

This spatial division implies that anything within the extrapersonal space, or beyond immediate reach, involves future interactions, linking distance directly to time.

 

Summary:

John Douglas Pettigrew's research shows that the brain divides the world into peripersonal and extrapersonal spaces, the former being within arm's reach and the latter beyond it. This division highlights that interactions with distant objects or events, located in the extrapersonal space, are inherently linked to future actions.

 

Key Points:

1. Peripersonal space includes everything within arm's reach, directly controllable and tangible in the present.

2. Extrapersonal space encompasses all that lies beyond immediate reach, requiring movement and planning to interact.

3. The brain's spatial division reflects how we perceive and interact with our environment, affecting our psychological and physical responses.

4. The concept that interactions in extrapersonal space must occur in the future underscores the relationship between distance and time.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 33: 곤충을 잡는 식충식물의 독특한 메커니즘

 

Insect-eating plants' unique strategies for catching live prey have long captured the public imagination. But even within this strange group, in which food-trapping mechanisms have evolved multiple times independently, some unusual ones stand out. According to Ulrike Bauer, an evolutionary biologist, the visually striking pitcher plant Nepenthes gracilis, for example, can exploit external energy for a purpose. This species' pitcher has a rigid, horizontal lid with an exposed underside that produces nectar, luring insects to land on it. When a raindrop strikes the lid's top, the lid jolts downward and throws any unsuspecting visitor into digestive juices below. Researchers used x-ray scans to analyze cross sections of the pitchers when the lid is raised, lowered, and in a neutral position. Their results revealed a structural weak point in the pitcher's neck: when a raindrop hits the lid, the weak spot folds in and forces the lid to quickly move downward, similar to a diving board. The weak point makes the pitcher's body bend and bounce back in a specific, consistent way, so the lid rises back up without bouncing too far ― unlike a typical leaf's chaotic vibration when struck by rain.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Ingenious Trap Mechanism of Nepenthes gracilis: Utilizing Raindrops as a Catalyst

2. Evolutionary Innovation in Carnivorous Plants: How Nepenthes gracilis Catches Its Prey

3. Rain-Triggered Prey Capture in the Pitcher Plant Nepenthes gracilis

4. Harnessing External Forces: The Unique Prey-Capturing Strategy of Nepenthes gracilis

 

Main Idea #1:

Nepenthes gracilis, a type of pitcher plant, has evolved a unique mechanism that uses the energy from raindrops to capture insects by causing its lid to snap shut.

 

Main Idea #2:

The plant's lid acts like a diving board, with a structural weak point that folds when hit by a raindrop, propelling unsuspecting insects into the pitcher for digestion.

 

Summary:

Nepenthes gracilis, a pitcher plant, exploits raindrops to catch prey by having a specialized lid that snaps shut when struck. Researchers discovered a weak point in the plant's structure that allows this rapid motion, efficiently trapping insects without excessive bouncing or vibration.

 

Key Points:

1. Nepenthes gracilis attracts insects with nectar on its horizontal lid.

2. The plant’s lid snaps shut when a raindrop hits, throwing insects into the digestive juices below.

3. X-ray scans reveal a structural weak point that facilitates this quick lid movement.

4. This mechanism is highly efficient, avoiding the chaotic vibrations typical of other leaves when impacted by rain.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 34: 어류의 자체 발광 기능과 생존 전략

 

Many fish generate their own light in a biological firework display called bioluminescence. The lanternfish creates beams that sweep the sea like headlamps. The dragonfish produces wavelengths that only it can see, leaving its victims unaware of the approaching threat. In contrast, the anglerfish hopes its prey will notice and be lured toward its rod-like bioluminescent barbel; its fierce jaws stay hidden in the shadows. Bioluminescence is also used to frustrate predators. A species from the spookfish family relies on a bellyful of symbiotic, glowing bacteria to save it from becoming a meal. It uses the same concept developed by the US Navy during World War II to make bomber aircraft difficult to see. Just as Project Yehudi designed planes with under-wing spotlights, the fish's glowing belly conceals its silhouette against sunlight to hide it from watching eyes below. In this fish-eat-fish world, survival is a game of hide-and-seek that prioritizes the sense of sight.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Art of Illumination: Bioluminescence in Marine Life for Predation and Defense

2. Natural Glow: How Marine Species Use Bioluminescence for Survival

3. Bioluminescent Tactics: Defensive and Offensive Strategies in Deep Sea Creatures

4. The Role of Bioluminescence in Marine Predator-Prey Dynamics

 

Main Idea #1:

Many fish species employ bioluminescence, creating their own light for various survival strategies, including predation and defense against predators.

 

Main Idea #2:

Bioluminescence is used by different species to either attract prey or camouflage themselves from predators, demonstrating its versatility as a survival tool in the ocean's depths.

 

Summary:

Bioluminescence serves as a critical survival tool in marine ecosystems, allowing species like lanternfish, dragonfish, and anglerfish to either hunt or hide. This natural phenomenon is adapted for offense in some species by attracting unsuspecting prey, while others use it defensively, mimicking wartime camouflage techniques to avoid predators.

 

Key Points:

1. Lanternfish use bioluminescence like headlamps to illuminate the deep sea and spot prey.

2. Dragonfish produce unique light wavelengths that are invisible to other species, making it a stealthy predator.

3. Anglerfish attract prey with a glowing lure, while hiding their dangerous jaws in the darkness.

4. Spookfish use glowing bacteria in their bellies to camouflage themselves against the light from above, similar to military counter-illumination tactics.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 35: 인류의 공통 조상과 생존 경쟁

 

The human race traces back to a surprisingly small number of common ancestors. It has been documented that the entire human race can be traced back to only seven different mothers, and one of these women is a common ancestor to roughly 40% of the human species. Why is this? The simple answer is that humans are extremely good at dying and at wiping each other out. History has had many successful rulers and conquerors who have got rid of entire populations, and even beyond that, our species has wiped out plenty of similar humanoid lines that existed on this earth. Scientific finds have so far discovered a number of other humanoid species that once shared the earth with us, some of which include Neanderthals and Denisovans. Yet of these lines, only homo sapiens have survived, only the modern humans. That itself shows how difficult it is for a species to survive and thrive long-term on this planet.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Genetic Bottlenecks and Ancestral Roots of Modern Humans

2. Tracing Humanity: From Seven Mothers to Global Domination

3. Survival of the Fittest: How Homo Sapiens Outlasted Other Humanoids

4. The Remarkable Resilience and Ruthlessness of Human Ancestors

 

Main Idea #1:

Humanity's lineage can be traced back to a surprisingly small group of ancestors, including seven maternal progenitors, with one woman being an ancestor to a significant portion of today's population.

 

Main Idea #2:

The dominance of Homo sapiens over other humanoid species, such as Neanderthals and Denisovans, highlights the harsh realities of survival and competition that have characterized human history.

 

Summary:

The human race originates from a small number of maternal ancestors, with extensive evidence suggesting one woman is a common ancestor to about 40% of all humans. This genetic bottleneck reflects the harsh history of human survival, where many other humanoid species were wiped out, leaving only Homo sapiens to continue the lineage.

 

Key Points:

1. Genetic studies have identified that all humans share a remarkably small number of common maternal ancestors.

2. One of these ancestors is particularly significant, contributing genetically to 40% of the modern human population.

3. Historical patterns of conquest and extinction have played a crucial role in shaping the current human gene pool.

4. Homo sapiens are the sole survivors among several humanoid species that once inhabited Earth, emphasizing the harsh conditions and competitive nature of human evolution.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 36: 시간 여행의 개념에 대한 철학적 탐구

 

Philosophers who seek to understand the nature of time might consider the possibility of time travel. But there are no real-life cases of time travel. In situations such as this, philosophers often construct thought experiments ―imagined scenarios that bring out the thoughts and presuppositions underlying people's judgments. Sometimes these scenarios are drawn from books, movies, and television. Other times, philosophers just make up their own scenarios. Either way, the point is to put such concepts to the test. In the case of time travel, for example, a common thought experiment is to imagine what would happen if you went back in time and found yourself in a position to interfere in such a way that you were never born. It seems that something must happen to prevent you from doing this, because if you were to succeed, you would not exist and so you would not have been able to go back in time. As a result of thinking through these sorts of cases, some philosophers claim that the very notion of time travel makes no sense.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Exploring the Paradoxes of Time Travel Through Philosophical Thought Experiments

2. The Logical Conundrums of Time Travel: A Philosophical Inquiry

3. Time Travel in Philosophy: Examining the Grandfather Paradox

4. Testing the Boundaries of Time Travel with Thought Experiments

 

Main Idea #1:

Philosophers use thought experiments to explore the theoretical possibility of time travel and the logical problems associated with it.

 

Main Idea #2:

A common philosophical scenario involves the paradox where time travelers might prevent their own existence, leading some philosophers to question the coherence of time travel as a concept.

 

Summary:

Philosophers utilize thought experiments, including hypothetical scenarios drawn from popular culture or their own imaginations, to probe the complexities and paradoxes of time travel. One notable experiment involves the contradiction of altering past events in such a way that the time traveler never exists, challenging the logical possibility of time travel itself.

 

Key Points:

1. Philosophers employ thought experiments to understand and test the concept of time travel.

2. Scenarios often involve altering past events with significant personal consequences, such as preventing one's own birth.

3. These experiments reveal inherent logical contradictions, such as the impossibility of performing an action in the past that would negate the traveler's future existence.

4. The examination of these paradoxes often leads philosophers to conclude that time travel might be conceptually flawed.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 37: 수면  감각 정보의 차단 과정

 

A universal indicator of sleep is the loss of external awareness. You are no longer conscious of all that surrounds you, at least not explicitly. In actual fact, your ears are still 'hearing'; your eyes, though closed, are still capable of 'seeing.' All these signals still flood into the center of your brain while you sleep, but they are blocked by a perceptual barricade set up in a structure called the thalamus. The thalamus decides which sensory signals are allowed through its gate, and which are not. Should they be granted its permission to pass, they are sent to the cortex at the top of your brain, where they are consciously perceived. By locking its gates shut, the thalamus imposes a sensory blackout in the brain, preventing onward travel of those signals to the cortex. As a result, you are no longer consciously aware of the information broadcasts being transmitted from your outer sense organs. At this moment, your brain has lost waking contact with the outside world. Said another way, you are now asleep.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How the Thalamus Controls Sensory Input During Sleep

2. The Role of the Thalamus in Sensory Processing and Sleep Awareness

3. Understanding the Mechanism of Sensory Blackout in Sleep

4. The Thalamus: Gatekeeper of Conscious Awareness in Sleep

 

Main Idea #1:

During sleep, the thalamus acts as a gatekeeper by selectively blocking sensory signals from reaching the cortex, resulting in a loss of external awareness.

 

Main Idea #2:

This sensory blockade ensures that although the brain continues to receive inputs from the senses, these do not reach the consciousness, thereby maintaining the state of sleep.

 

Summary:

In sleep, the thalamus prevents sensory signals from passing to the cortex, effectively cutting off conscious awareness of the external world. This mechanism ensures that, despite ongoing sensory activity, the brain remains detached from waking perceptions and fully engaged in the sleep state.

 

Key Points:

1. Loss of external awareness is a key indicator of sleep, characterized by a sensory blackout.

2. The thalamus plays a crucial role by filtering sensory information received during sleep.

3. Only signals approved by the thalamus are forwarded to the cortex for conscious perception.

4. By blocking most sensory inputs, the thalamus helps maintain the unconscious state necessary for sleep.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 38: 윤리적 의사결정에서의 감정적 요소

 

Emotional response to the world is an inherent part of ethics. In ethics, appeals to compassion and empathy can and should be part of rational arguments about ethical decisions. Moreover, the best practices of objectivity often combine partiality and impartiality. In a trial, the partiality of the prosecutor and the defense attorney (and the parties they represent) occurs within a larger impartial context. A judge or jury puts partial arguments to the test of objective evidence and to the impartial rules of law. Ideally, what is fair and objective emerges during a trial where partialities make their case and are judged by objective norms. The norms of objectivity were constructed not because their creators thought most humans could be 'empty' of bias. The reverse is true: the norms were constructed because of an acute awareness of human bias, because it is evident. Rather than conclude that objectivity is impossible because bias is universal, scientists, journalists, and others concluded the opposite: we biased humans need the discipline of objectivity to reduce the ineliminable presence of bias.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Ethical Decision-Making

2. Balancing Partiality and Impartiality in Ethical Judgments

3. The Construct of Objectivity in Response to Human Bias

4. Ethics, Emotions, and Objectivity: A Framework for Rational Decisions

 

Main Idea #1:

Emotional responses such as compassion and empathy are integral to forming rational ethical arguments and decisions.

 

Main Idea #2:

Objectivity in ethics is achieved by acknowledging and balancing both partial and impartial elements, as seen in legal trials where objective norms assess partial arguments.

 

Summary:

Ethical decision-making incorporates both emotional responses and objectivity, acknowledging human bias while striving for impartiality. In legal contexts, the interplay of partiality and impartiality helps reveal what is fair through the application of objective norms, demonstrating that objectivity is necessary despite inherent biases.

 

Key Points:

1. Compassion and empathy are essential components of ethical reasoning, complementing rational analysis.

2. Objectivity in ethics involves a synthesis of partial and impartial perspectives to achieve fairness.

3. Legal trials exemplify how objective evidence and impartial laws assess partial arguments from opposing sides.

4. The norms of objectivity were developed not from an unrealistic expectation of bias-free humans but from a recognition of the ubiquity of bias and the need for a systematic approach to mitigate it.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 39: 고양이의 야간 시력과 생물학적 적응

 

The fact that cats' eyes glow in the dark is part of their enhanced light-gathering efficiency; there is a reflective layer behind the retina, so light can hit the retina when it enters the eye, or when it is reflected from behind the retina. Light that manages to miss the retina exits the eye and creates that ghostly glow. When cats' light-gathering ability is combined with the very large population of rods in their eyes, the result is a predator that can see exceptionally well in the dark. Cats 'pay' for this nighttime accuracy with less accurate daytime vision and an inability to focus on close objects. This may seem counterproductive; what is the point of seeing a mouse in the dark if, in that final, close moment, the cat can't focus on it? Tactile information comes into play at this time; cats can move their whiskers forward and use them to get information about objects within the grasp of their jaws. So the next time you see a cat seeming to nap in the bright sunlight, eyes half-closed, remember that it may simply be shielding its retina from a surplus of light.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Science Behind Cats' Night Vision and Its Trade-offs

2. How Cats See: Nighttime Predators with Compromised Day Vision

3. The Dual Nature of Feline Vision: Superior Night Sight at a Cost

4. Understanding the Mechanisms and Limitations of Cat Vision

 

Main Idea #1:

Cats' eyes contain a reflective layer behind the retina which enhances their ability to gather light, enabling them to see exceptionally well in the dark.

 

Main Idea #2:

While cats excel in nighttime vision due to their eye structure and a high density of rods, they experience less accurate vision in daylight and difficulty focusing on close objects.

 

Summary:

Cats have evolved to have excellent night vision, supported by a reflective layer behind the retina and numerous rods in their eyes, which allows them to see in low light. However, this adaptation comes at the cost of less precise vision during the day and difficulty focusing on nearby objects, which they compensate for using their whiskers to gather tactile information.

 

Key Points:

1. Cats' eyes have a reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum that enhances night vision by reflecting light that passes through the retina back into it.

2. This structure allows cats to see well in low-light conditions, making them effective nocturnal hunters.

3. Their daytime vision is compromised, and they have a limited ability to focus on objects close to them.

4. Cats use their whiskers as tactile sensors to compensate for their near-focus limitations, helping them detect nearby objects effectively.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 40: 미술관 방문  대화 감소가 감정 반응 증가

 

In one study, researchers gave more than five hundred visitors to an art museum a special glove that reported their movement patterns along with physiological data such as their heart rates. The data showed that when people were not distracted by chatting with companions, they actually had a stronger emotional response to the art. Of course, there's nothing wrong with chatting and letting the art slide past, but think of the inspiration those museum visitors missed out on. Then apply that to life in general. When we surround ourselves with other people, we're not just missing out on the finer details of an art exhibition. We're missing out on the chance to reflect and understand ourselves better. In fact, studies show that if we never allow ourselves to be alone, it's just plain harder for us to learn. Other research found that young people who cannot stand being alone were less likely to develop creative skills like playing an instrument or writing because the most effective practice of these abilities is often done while alone. [요약문] The study above shows avoiding conversation with companions while exploring an art museum intensifies emotional response to art, suggesting that absence of alone time may inhibit personal growth and learning.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Enhancing Emotional Responses to Art Through Solitude: Insights from a Museum Study

2. The Impact of Social Interaction on Art Appreciation and Personal Growth

3. The Benefits of Solitary Experiences in Enhancing Art Perception and Creativity

4. Exploring the Link Between Solitude and Emotional Engagement with Art

 

Main Idea #1:

Research involving art museum visitors with monitoring gloves showed that individuals had stronger emotional responses to art when they were not distracted by conversation.

 

Main Idea #2:

The study suggests that solitude not only enhances art appreciation but also plays a crucial role in personal development and the acquisition of creative skills.

 

Summary:

A study monitoring museum visitors found that those who explored art alone had heightened emotional responses compared to those who chatted with companions. This highlights the broader benefits of solitude, which includes deeper personal reflection and better learning outcomes, as well as the development of creative abilities like music and writing, which require significant alone time.

 

Key Points:

1. Visitors to an art museum who wore special gloves showed more intense emotional reactions to art when not conversing with others.

2. The absence of distractions allows for a deeper connection with art, suggesting that solitude can enhance sensory and emotional experiences.

3. Solitude is not only beneficial for appreciating art but is also crucial for personal growth and learning.

4. Independent activities, such as practicing musical instruments or writing, are most effectively developed in solitude,

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 41~42: 색맹의 생물학적  진화적 측면

 

There are a number of human characteristics that would seem to be disadvantageous yet continue to survive, generation after generation. One example is color blindness. Most color blindness is associated with genes on the X chromosome. Women have two X chromosomes, so if this problem occurs on one of them, the other can compensate. But men have only one X chromosome. If the mutation occurs there, that male is color blind. We might ask why such a deficiency would survive and not die out. To understand this, we can consider ancient hunter-gatherers, with the men doing most of the hunting for meat and the women doing most of the gathering of fruits and nuts. Gathering fruits, especially berries, and nuts is much more productive if it is easy to distinguish the red or purple fruit from the green leaves of the plant. If red-green color blindness were common among women, the resulting lack of productivity would likely cause this trait to die out relatively quickly. On the other hand, the men out hunting don't much rely on being able to contrast red from green. Most of the animals they are hunting have fur or feathers that help them hide. Rather than relying on color, the hunter relies on an acute ability to detect motion. It is conceivable that a reduction in color contrast in these circumstances might actually enhance one's ability to detect subtle motions. Given that a hunted animal blends into its surroundings, less background color variation would be less of a visual distraction.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Survival of Color Blindness: A Genetic Trait Shaped by Evolutionary Needs

2. Color Blindness in Humans: An Evolutionary Perspective on its Persistence

3. The Role of Color Perception in Hunter-Gatherer Societies and the Evolution of Color Blindness

4. Understanding Why Color Blindness Has Not Been Eliminated Through Evolution

 

Main Idea #1:

Color blindness, predominantly linked to the X chromosome, persists in human populations despite its seeming disadvantages, especially in males who only have one X chromosome.

 

Main Idea #2:

Evolutionary roles in ancient societies, where men primarily hunted and women gathered, may explain the survival of color blindness, as the mutation could have had minimal impact on hunting success while being more disadvantageous for gathering tasks.

 

Summary:

Color blindness continues to exist in humans due to its genetic basis and potentially advantageous implications in historical contexts. While it could pose a disadvantage in tasks like fruit gathering, where color differentiation is crucial, it may have offered benefits to hunters by reducing color distractions and enhancing motion detection.

 

Key Points:

1. Color blindness is linked to the X chromosome, with men at higher risk because they possess only one X chromosome.

2. The trait's persistence may be explained through the distinct roles of men and women in ancient hunter-gatherer societies.

3. While potentially detrimental for women gatherers who needed to distinguish colorful fruits, color blindness might have aided male hunters by minimizing visual distractions and enhancing their ability to spot movement.

4. This evolutionary perspective suggests that color blindness was not sufficiently disadvantageous to be selected against in human populations, particularly among men.

 

 

[3] 2024 05 – 43~45: 서로 다른 관점이 모두 옳을  있음을 깨달은 쌍둥이 자매

 

Pamela and Maggie were identical twins. Even their parents found it hard to tell them apart. But although they looked identical, they were different in every other way. They didn't have anything in common, so they fought all the time. Pamela thought that her sister was weird and incomprehensible, and of course Maggie felt the same way. For example, Pamela was always upset at her sister waking up early in the morning. She didn't understand why her sister couldn't finish what she needed to do at night and sleep peacefully the next morning. To Maggie, staying up past the time she began to feel sleepy was exhausting. Besides, she loved the fresh morning air. They had fights about simple things like this every day. Tired of the endless arguments, their mother Rachel decided to put an end to them. She would make them understand that each of their points of view could be correct. One day, the twins were brought to the dining table where a big board stood in the middle. Pamela sat on one side of the board and her twin on the other. Rachel asked Pamela what the color of the board was. "Black," she said. After hearing Pamela's answer, Rachel asked the same question to the other daughter. She replied it was white. Predictably, they began arguing. Rachel then asked them to switch seats. Each sitting on a new chair, they were surprised to realize the board was black on one side and white on the other. Understanding what their mother wanted to say, they promised they would never insist the other was wrong again.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Tale of Two Perspectives: A Lesson in Understanding from Identical Twins

2. Seeing Both Sides: How Identical Twins Learned the Value of Perspective

3. Black or White: A Mother's Strategy to End Twin Rivalry

4. The Two Sides of the Board: Teaching Twins About Perspective

 

Main Idea #1:

Pamela and Maggie, identical twins with differing preferences and habits, frequently argued due to their inability to understand each other’s perspectives.

 

Main Idea #2:

Their mother, Rachel, devised an educational exercise using a two-colored board to teach the twins that both perspectives could be valid, leading to a resolution in their conflicts.

 

Summary:

Identical in appearance but divergent in personality, Pamela and Maggie clashed over daily routines until their mother intervened with a lesson in perspective. Using a board painted black on one side and white on the other, she demonstrated that both twins' viewpoints could be correct depending on their perspective, resolving their conflicts by fostering mutual understanding.

 

Key Points:

1. Pamela and Maggie are identical twins who constantly fought over their differing lifestyles and perspectives.

2. Their mother, Rachel, tired of their endless bickering, planned an exercise to teach them about perspective.

3. During the exercise, each twin saw the board as a different color from opposite sides, leading to an argument.

4. By switching seats, they realized the board had two different colors, understanding that both of their views were correct.

5. This experience taught them the importance of acknowledging and respecting different perspectives, promising to not dismiss each other's viewpoints in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

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[3 2023 06 – 18: 공원 재개장 행사  무료 입장 안내]

 

Dear Custard Valley Park members, Custard Valley Park's grand reopening event will be held on June 1st. For this exciting occasion, we are offering free admission to all visitors on the reopening day. There will be a food stand selling ice cream and snacks. We would like to invite you, our valued members, to celebrate this event. Please come and explore the park's new features such as tennis courts and a flower garden. Just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We are confident that you will love the new changes, and we are looking forward to seeing you soon.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Custard Valley Park Invites Members to the Grand Reopening Event 

2. Celebrate Custard Valley Park's Reopening with Free Admission and New Attractions 

3. Join the Festivities at Custard Valley Park's Grand Reopening on June 1st 

4. Explore the New Tennis Courts and Flower Garden at Custard Valley Park's Reopening

 

Main Idea #1:

Custard Valley Park will offer free admission for its grand reopening event on June 1st.

 

Main Idea #2:

Members can enjoy new features like tennis courts and a flower garden, as well as refreshments from a food stand, at the reopening event.

 

Summary:

Custard Valley Park's grand reopening on June 1st will feature free admission, new attractions like tennis courts and a flower garden, and ice cream and snacks for purchase. Members are warmly invited to explore the park's new features and enjoy the day.

 

Key Points:

1. Custard Valley Park's grand reopening will take place on June 1st. 

2. Admission is free for all visitors on reopening day. 

3. New features include tennis courts and a flower garden. 

4. A food stand will sell ice cream and snacks during the event.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 19: 자동차 수리 비용에 대한 걱정과  해소]

 

While the mechanic worked on her car, Jennifer walked back and forth in the waiting room. She was deeply concerned about how much it was going to cost to get her car fixed. Her car's engine had started making noises and kept losing power that morning, and she had heard that replacing an engine could be very expensive. After a few minutes, the mechanic came back into the waiting room. "I've got some good news. It was just a dirty spark plug. I already wiped it clean and your car is as good as new." He handed her the bill and when she checked it, the overall cost of repairs came to less than ten dollars. That was far less than she had expected and she felt at ease, knowing she could easily afford it.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Relief in the Waiting Room: How a Simple Fix Eased Jennifer's Concerns 

2. From Anxiety to Ease: Jennifer's Unexpectedly Affordable Car Repair 

3. When a Small Issue Solves a Big Worry: Jennifer's Car Repair Story 

4. The Surprising Solution: How a Dirty Spark Plug Saved the Day

 

Main Idea #1:

Jennifer was anxious about the potential high cost of fixing her car's engine.

 

Main Idea #2:

The mechanic identified the problem as a dirty spark plug, which he quickly cleaned, resulting in a repair bill of less than ten dollars, much to Jennifer's relief.

 

Summary:

Jennifer was worried about her car's engine issues, fearing an expensive repair. The mechanic found the problem to be a dirty spark plug and fixed it quickly, leaving Jennifer relieved as the bill came to less than ten dollars.

 

Key Points:

1. Jennifer's car had engine problems that made her worry about repair costs. 

2. The mechanic discovered that the issue was just a dirty spark plug. 

3. He cleaned the spark plug, bringing the total repair cost to under ten dollars. 

4. Jennifer felt relieved and could easily afford the unexpectedly low bill.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 20: 창의성 개발을 위한 분야  지식 전이의 필요성]

 

Certain hindrances to multifaceted creative activity may lie in premature specialization, i.e., having to choose the direction of education or to focus on developing one ability too early in life. However, development of creative ability in one domain may enhance effectiveness in other domains that require similar skills, and flexible switching between generality and specificity is helpful to productivity in many domains. Excessive specificity may result in information from outside the domain being underestimated and unavailable, which leads to fixedness of thinking, whereas excessive generality causes chaos, vagueness, and shallowness. Both tendencies pose a threat to the transfer of knowledge and skills between domains. What should therefore be optimal for the development of cross-domain creativity is support for young people in taking up creative challenges in a specific domain and coupling it with encouragement to apply knowledge and skills in, as well as from, other domains, disciplines, and tasks.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Balancing Specialization and Generality for Optimal Creative Development 

2. How Premature Specialization Can Hinder Cross-Domain Creativity 

3. Fostering Creative Flexibility Across Domains by Encouraging Exploration 

4. Developing Cross-Domain Creativity: The Key to Overcoming Excessive Specialization

 

Main Idea #1:

Premature specialization can hinder creativity by narrowing focus too early, limiting cross-domain skill development.

 

Main Idea #2:

Combining specific training with the encouragement of cross-domain exploration supports creative growth, preventing the limitations of both excessive specialization and generality.

 

Summary:

Premature specialization can hinder cross-domain creativity by limiting skill development, while too much generality leads to vagueness. Supporting creative challenges in one domain, while encouraging skill application across others, promotes optimal creativity.

 

Key Points:

1. Premature specialization limits creative potential by narrowing focus too soon. 

2. Excessive specificity leads to rigid thinking and an inability to utilize cross-domain knowledge. 

3. Excessive generality results in vague and shallow creative output. 

4. Encouraging young people to engage in specific challenges while applying skills across domains fosters cross-domain creativity.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 21: 소유권의 다양한 측면을 설명하는 '지분 다발' 은유]

 

Lawyers sometimes describe ownership as a bundle of sticks. This metaphor was introduced about a century ago, and it has dramatically transformed the teaching and practice of law. The metaphor is useful because it helps us see ownership as a grouping of interpersonal rights that can be separated and put back together. When you say It's mine in reference to a resource, often that means you own a lot of the sticks that make up the full bundle: the sell stick, the rent stick, the right to mortgage, license, give away, even destroy the thing. Often, though, we split the sticks up, as for a piece of land: there may be a landowner, a bank with a mortgage, a tenant with a lease, a plumber with a license to enter the land, an oil company with mineral rights. Each of these parties owns a stick in the bundle.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Property Rights: Ownership as a Bundle of Sticks 

2. The Bundle of Sticks Metaphor: A Modern Approach to Property Law 

3. How Dividing Ownership Sticks Clarifies Property Rights 

4. Splitting the Bundle: The Fragmentation of Property Ownership

 

Main Idea #1:

The "bundle of sticks" metaphor portrays ownership as a collection of rights that can be divided among different parties.

 

Main Idea #2:

In property law, the metaphor demonstrates how ownership rights can be split, allowing various parties to hold different rights, or "sticks," such as mortgage, lease, and mineral rights.

 

Summary:

The "bundle of sticks" metaphor illustrates ownership as a set of rights that can be divided and shared among different parties. This approach, transformative in law, allows for the separation of rights, like leasing and licensing, ensuring each stakeholder controls their specific "stick" in the bundle.

 

Key Points:

1. The "bundle of sticks" metaphor helps explain the complexity of ownership rights. 

2. Ownership rights include the ability to sell, rent, mortgage, or license a resource. 

3. Different parties can own various rights (or "sticks") associated with a single property. 

4. This metaphor has transformed how law is taught and practiced, clarifying property rights.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 22: 온라인 정보에 대한 적절한 경계심의 필요성]

 

When it comes to the Internet, it just pays to be a little paranoid (but not a lot). Given the level of anonymity with all that resides on the Internet, it's sensible to question the validity of any data that you may receive. Typically it's to our natural instinct when we meet someone coming down a sidewalk to place yourself in some manner of protective position, especially when they introduce themselves as having known you, much to your surprise. By design, we set up challenges in which the individual must validate how they know us by presenting scenarios, names or acquaintances, or evidence by which to validate (that is, photographs). Once we have received that information and it has gone through a cognitive validation, we accept that person as more trustworthy. All this happens in a matter of minutes but is a natural defense mechanism that we perform in the real world. However, in the virtual world, we have a tendency to be less defensive, as there appears to be no physical threat to our well-being.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Balancing Caution and Trust: Navigating Anonymity on the Internet 

2. Applying Real-World Defense Mechanisms to the Virtual World 

3. Trust and Anonymity Online: Why a Little Paranoia is Useful 

4. How Cognitive Validation Can Enhance Online Safety

 

Main Idea #1:

It's important to approach the Internet with a level of caution due to its anonymity and the questionable validity of the data received.

 

Main Idea #2:

In real life, people instinctively validate a stranger's identity before trusting them, but online interactions often lack similar defense mechanisms, as the absence of a physical threat makes people less cautious.

 

Summary:

In the virtual world, where anonymity is prevalent, it's crucial to verify information and be cautiously skeptical. Unlike in real-life interactions, where natural defense mechanisms prompt people to validate strangers, the perceived lack of physical threat online often reduces users' defensive behavior.

 

Key Points:

1. The Internet's anonymity requires cautious scrutiny of information received. 

2. In-person interactions involve validating strangers before trusting them. 

3. Online, people are less defensive due to the absence of a physical threat. 

4. Being moderately paranoid about data validity on the Internet is sensible.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 23: 박물관의 전시 공간 중심 운영에 따른 문제점]

 

There are pressures within the museum that cause it to emphasise what happens in the galleries over the activities that take place in its unseen zones. In an era when museums are forced to increase their earnings, they often focus their energies on modernising their galleries or mounting temporary exhibitions to bring more and more audiences through the door. In other words, as museums struggle to survive in a competitive economy, their budgets often prioritise those parts of themselves that are consumable: infotainment in the galleries, goods and services in the cafes and the shops. The unlit, unglamorous storerooms, if they are ever discussed, are at best presented as service areas that process objects for the exhibition halls. And at worst, as museums pour more and more resources into their publicly visible faces, the spaces of storage may even suffer, their modernisation being kept on hold or being given less and less space to house the expanding collections and serve their complex conservation needs.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Balancing Visibility and Preservation: The Hidden Struggles of Museum Storage 

2. How Museums Sacrifice Storage for Gallery Appeal in a Competitive Economy 

3. The Pressure to Modernize: How Museums Neglect Conservation Needs 

4. Behind the Scenes: Why Museum Storage Suffers in Favor of Public Galleries

 

Main Idea #1:

Museums prioritize their public galleries and exhibitions due to economic pressures, often neglecting their less visible storage and conservation needs.

 

Main Idea #2:

The focus on modernizing galleries and creating infotainment for visitors can lead to inadequate resources and space for storerooms, leaving them underfunded and overshadowed.

 

Summary:

Museums, aiming to attract more visitors and boost earnings, emphasize gallery exhibitions and consumer services while neglecting the storerooms. The hidden areas are often underfunded, inadequately modernized, and given less space for expanding collections and conservation needs.

 

Key Points:

1. Museums face economic pressures to focus on publicly visible galleries. 

2. Modernizing galleries and mounting temporary exhibitions attract more visitors. 

3. Storerooms are often overshadowed and underfunded, viewed only as service areas. 

4. Conservation and storage needs are frequently compromised due to budget priorities.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 24: 도시화로 인한 이동성 증가와 그에 따른 문제점]

 

Hyper-mobility ― the notion that more travel at faster speeds covering longer distances generates greater economic success ― seems to be a distinguishing feature of urban areas, where more than half of the world's population currently reside. By 2005, approximately 7.5 billion trips were made each day in cities worldwide. In 2050, there may be three to four times as many passenger-kilometres travelled as in the year 2000, infrastructure and energy prices permitting. Freight movement could also rise more than threefold during the same period. Mobility flows have become a key dynamic of urbanization, with the associated infrastructure invariably constituting the backbone of urban form. Yet, despite the increasing level of urban mobility worldwide, access to places, activities and services has become increasingly difficult. Not only is it less convenient ― in terms of time, cost and comfort ― to access locations in cities, but the very process of moving around in cities generates a number of negative externalities. Accordingly, many of the world's cities face an unprecedented accessibility crisis, and are characterized by unsustainable mobility systems.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Hyper-Mobility and Its Challenges: The Accessibility Crisis in Urban Areas 

2. How Hyper-Mobility Leads to Unsustainable Urban Transportation Systems 

3. Urban Accessibility Crisis: The Consequences of Rapid Mobility Growth 

4. Navigating Hyper-Mobility: Balancing Economic Growth and Sustainable Access in Cities

 

Main Idea #1:

Hyper-mobility, characterized by faster travel over longer distances, is a feature of urban areas where most of the world's population resides.

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite the rapid growth in urban travel, cities face an unprecedented accessibility crisis due to negative externalities like time, cost, and congestion, leading to unsustainable mobility systems.

 

Summary:

Hyper-mobility defines urban areas where rapid, long-distance travel is linked to economic growth. Despite this increase, cities struggle with an accessibility crisis due to congestion, cost, and time, making mobility systems unsustainable.

 

Key Points:

1. Hyper-mobility is a defining feature of urban areas, with rapid travel linked to economic success. 

2. Urban travel is expected to increase significantly by 2050, for both passengers and freight. 

3. Despite the growth in mobility, cities face accessibility issues like time, cost, and congestion. 

4. These challenges have led to unsustainable urban mobility systems globally.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 25: 2017 EU 국가별 연령대에 따른 관광 참여 비율 그래프]

 

The above graph shows the share of the EU-28 population participating in tourism in 2017 by age group and destination category. The share of people in the No Trips category was over 30% in each of the five age groups. The percentage of people in the Outbound Trips Only category was higher in the 25-34 age group than in the 35-44 age group. In the 35-44 age group, the percentage of people in the Domestic Trips Only category was 34.2%. The percentage of people in the Domestic & Outbound Trips category was lower in the 45-54 age group than in the 55-64 age group. In the 65 or over age group, the percentage of people in the No Trips category was more than 50%.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. EU-28 Tourism Participation in 2017: Comparing Age Groups and Destinations 

2. Analyzing Tourism Patterns in the EU-28 by Age and Destination in 2017 

3. Tourism Trends Among EU-28 Age Groups: Domestic vs. Outbound Travel in 2017 

4. Understanding EU-28 Tourism Preferences in 2017 Across Different Age Groups

 

Main Idea #1:

In 2017, over 30% of people in each EU-28 age group didn't travel, with the 65 and over group seeing more than 50% in the No Trips category.

 

Main Idea #2:

Outbound-only travel was more common among those aged 25-34 than 35-44, while the 35-44 group had a 34.2% participation rate in domestic-only trips. Combined domestic and outbound travel was less frequent in the 45-54 age group than in the 55-64 group.

 

Summary:

In 2017, more than 30% of EU-28 residents in each age group did not travel, with the rate exceeding 50% among those 65 and over. Outbound-only travel was higher in the 25-34 group than in the 35-44 group, where domestic-only travel was at 34.2%. The 45-54 age group traveled less domestically and abroad compared to those aged 55-64.

 

Key Points:

1. Over 30% of each EU-28 age group didn't travel, with over 50% among those 65 or older. 

2. Outbound-only travel was higher in the 25-34 group than in the 35-44 group. 

3. The 35-44 age group saw 34.2% taking domestic-only trips. 

4. Combined domestic and outbound travel was less common in the 45-54 age group than in the 55-64 group.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 26: 영화감독  르노아르의 생애 소개]

 

Jean Renoir (1894-1979), a French film director, was born in Paris, France. He was the son of the famous painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He and the rest of the Renoir family were the models of many of his father's paintings. At the outbreak of World War I, Jean Renoir was serving in the French army but was wounded in the leg. In 1937, he made La Grande Illusion, one of his better-known films. It was enormously successful but was not allowed to show in Germany. During World War II, when the Nazis invaded France in 1940, he went to Hollywood in the United States and continued his career there. He was awarded numerous honors and awards throughout his career, including the Academy Honorary Award in 1975 for his lifetime achievements in the film industry. Overall, Jean Renoir's influence as a film-maker and artist endures.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Legacy and Achievements of Director Jean Renoir 

2. Jean Renoir: From World War I Soldier to Acclaimed Filmmaker 

3. Artistic and Cinematic Influences of Jean Renoir's Career 

4. Jean Renoir's Hollywood Journey and Lifetime Achievements 

 

Main Idea #1:

Jean Renoir made significant contributions to cinema, creating acclaimed films like *La Grande Illusion*.

 

Main Idea #2:

Despite early challenges, including injuries during World War I and displacement during World War II, Jean Renoir successfully continued his filmmaking career in the United States, receiving multiple awards and recognition for his lasting impact on cinema.

 

Summary:

Jean Renoir, the son of painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, was wounded in World War I before directing many influential films like *La Grande Illusion*. He moved to Hollywood during World War II and was honored with the Academy Honorary Award for his lifetime achievements.

 

Key Points:

1. Jean Renoir was born in Paris and modeled for his father's paintings. 

2. He was injured in World War I while serving in the French army. 

3. He directed *La Grande Illusion* in 1937, a critically acclaimed film. 

4. After relocating to Hollywood in 1940, he received the Academy Honorary Award in 1975.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 29: 마법사 오즈의 이야기에 담긴 동기 부여의 의미]

 

Consider The Wizard of Oz as a psychological study of motivation. Dorothy and her three friends work hard to get to the Emerald City, overcoming barriers, persisting against all adversaries. They do so because they expect the Wizard to give them what they are missing. Instead, the wonderful (and wise) Wizard makes them aware that they, not he, always had the power to fulfill their wishes. For Dorothy, home is not a place but a feeling of security, of comfort with people she loves; it is wherever her heart is. The courage the Lion wants, the intelligence the Scarecrow longs for, and the emotions the Tin Man dreams of are attributes they already possess. They need to think about these attributes not as internal conditions but as positive ways in which they are already relating to others. After all, didn't they demonstrate those qualities on the journey to Oz, a journey motivated by little more than an expectation, an idea about the future likelihood of getting something they wanted?

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Psychological Insights into Motivation from The Wizard of Oz 

2. Exploring Self-Realization and Expectation in The Wizard of Oz 

3. How The Wizard of Oz Reflects Motivation and Self-Belief 

4. Understanding Dorothy and Friends' Journey as a Study in Motivation 

 

Main Idea #1:

The Wizard of Oz explores the characters' realization that they already possess the traits they seek.

 

Main Idea #2:

Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion are motivated to reach the Emerald City, driven by the belief that the Wizard can grant their wishes, only to discover that their desired attributes already exist within them.

 

Summary:

In *The Wizard of Oz*, Dorothy and her friends are motivated to find the Wizard to fulfill their wishes but learn that they already possess the qualities they seek, which are revealed through their actions and relationships during the journey.

 

Key Points:

1. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion believe the Wizard can grant them missing qualities. 

2. They already exhibit these qualities during their journey to the Emerald City. 

3. The Wizard helps them recognize their existing inner strengths. 

4. Motivation is driven by their belief in a future outcome rather than the immediate present.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 30: 기계 지능의 자율성 수준에 대한 설명]

 

To the extent that an agent relies on the prior knowledge of its designer rather than on its own percepts, we say that the agent lacks autonomy. A rational agent should be autonomous ― it should learn what it can to compensate for partial or incorrect prior knowledge. For example, a vacuum-cleaning agent that learns to foresee where and when additional dirt will appear will do better than one that does not. As a practical matter, one seldom requires complete autonomy from the start: when the agent has had little or no experience, it would have to act randomly unless the designer gave some assistance. So, just as evolution provides animals with enough built-in reflexes to survive long enough to learn for themselves, it would be reasonable to provide an artificial intelligent agent with some initial knowledge as well as an ability to learn. After sufficient experience of its environment, the behavior of a rational agent can become effectively independent of its prior knowledge. Hence, the incorporation of learning allows one to design a single rational agent that will succeed in a vast variety of environments.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Learning for Autonomous Rational Agents 

2. Balancing Prior Knowledge and Learning in Rational Agent Design 

3. Building Rational Agents with Effective Learning Capabilities 

4. Achieving Autonomy in Artificial Intelligent Agents Through Learning 

 

Main Idea #1:

Agents that depend solely on prior knowledge lack autonomy, emphasizing the need for learning to improve rationality.

 

Main Idea #2:

Initial guidance combined with autonomous learning enables rational agents to adapt to various environments and eventually act independently of their initial programming.

 

Summary:

Agents require some initial knowledge to avoid random behavior early on, but learning capabilities are crucial to achieving autonomy, allowing rational agents to adapt and function effectively in diverse environments.

 

Key Points:

1. Prior knowledge alone limits an agent's autonomy. 

2. Learning helps agents correct partial or incorrect initial knowledge. 

3. Initial guidance is important for inexperienced agents. 

4. Through learning, rational agents adapt and thrive in diverse environments.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 31: 물질적 소비에서 라이프스타일 소비로의 전환]

 

People have always needed to eat, and they always will. Rising emphasis on self-expression values does not put an end to material desires. But prevailing economic orientations are gradually being reshaped. People who work in the knowledge sector continue to seek high salaries, but they place equal or greater emphasis on doing stimulating work and being able to follow their own time schedules. Consumption is becoming progressively less determined by the need for sustenance and the practical use of the goods consumed. People still eat, but a growing component of food's value is determined by its nonmaterial aspects. People pay a premium to eat exotic cuisines that provide an interesting experience or that symbolize a distinctive life-style. The publics of postindustrial societies place growing emphasis on "political consumerism," such as boycotting goods whose production violates ecological or ethical standards. Consumption is less and less a matter of sustenance and more and more a question of life-style ― and choice.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Transitioning Economic Priorities: From Material Needs to Lifestyle Choices 

2. The Shifting Values in Consumption: Political Consumerism and Lifestyle Emphasis 

3. Redefining Consumption: From Sustenance to Self-Expression and Ethics 

4. How Self-Expression Shapes Economic Orientations in Postindustrial Societies 

 

Main Idea #1:

Economic orientations are shifting towards valuing stimulating work, flexible schedules, and nonmaterial aspects of consumption.

 

Main Idea #2:

In postindustrial societies, consumption increasingly reflects lifestyle choices, with people prioritizing ethical standards and unique experiences, often paying premiums for goods that symbolize a distinctive lifestyle.

 

Summary:

In postindustrial societies, people prioritize stimulating work and nonmaterial consumption. Increasingly, they choose goods that align with lifestyle preferences and ethical standards rather than focusing solely on sustenance or practical utility.

 

Key Points:

1. Workers in the knowledge sector value flexible schedules and stimulating work. 

2. Nonmaterial aspects influence people's food consumption choices. 

3. Consumers often pay more for unique cuisine or lifestyle symbolism. 

4. Political consumerism encourages avoiding goods that violate ecological or ethical standards.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 32: 노동 분담 집단의 상부상조 정신]

 

In labor-sharing groups, people contribute labor to other people on a regular basis (for seasonal agricultural work such as harvesting) or on an irregular basis (in the event of a crisis such as the need to rebuild a barn damaged by fire). Labor sharing groups are part of what has been called a "moral economy" since no one keeps formal records on how much any family puts in or takes out. Instead, accounting is socially regulated. The group has a sense of moral community based on years of trust and sharing. In a certain community of North America, labor sharing is a major economic factor of social cohesion. When a family needs a new barn or faces repair work that requires group labor, a barn-raising party is called. Many families show up to help. Adult men provide manual labor, and adult women provide food for the event. Later, when another family needs help, they call on the same people.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Moral Economy and Social Cohesion in Labor-Sharing Communities 

2. Labor Sharing Groups: The Role of Trust and Reciprocity in Community Building 

3. Social Cohesion through Labor Sharing: The Tradition of Barn-Raising Parties 

4. How Informal Labor Sharing Sustains Communities through Trust and Reciprocity 

 

Main Idea #1:

Labor-sharing groups operate on principles of trust and reciprocity, with contributions governed by a shared sense of moral obligation.

 

Main Idea #2:

In a North American community, labor sharing fosters social cohesion through events like barn-raising parties, where families provide mutual assistance in times of need without keeping formal accounts.

 

Summary:

Labor-sharing groups, relying on mutual trust and moral obligation, bring communities together through barn-raising events where families help one another with manual labor or food, fostering social cohesion and solidarity.

 

Key Points:

1. Labor-sharing groups operate on regular and irregular bases, depending on needs. 

2. These groups function without formal accounting, relying on shared moral values. 

3. Barn-raising parties involve men providing labor and women supplying food. 

4. The practice strengthens community ties through mutual assistance and reciprocity.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 33: 예술과 과학이 현실을 바라보는 상반된 태도]

 

Whatever their differences, scientists and artists begin with the same question: can you and I see the same thing the same way? If so, how? The scientific thinker looks for features of the thing that can be stripped of subjectivity ― ideally, those aspects that can be quantified and whose values will thus never change from one observer to the next. In this way, he arrives at a reality independent of all observers. The artist, on the other hand, relies on the strength of her artistry to effect a marriage between her own subjectivity and that of her readers. To a scientific thinker, this must sound like magical thinking: you're saying you will imagine something so hard it'll pop into someone else's head exactly the way you envision it? The artist has sought the opposite of the scientist's observer-independent reality. She creates a reality dependent upon observers, indeed a reality in which human beings must participate in order for it to exist at all.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Contrasting Perspectives: How Scientists and Artists Approach Reality 

2. The Diverging Realities of Scientists and Artists: Objectivity vs. Subjectivity 

3. Exploring the Observer-Dependent and Independent Realities of Art and Science 

4. How Scientists and Artists Perceive and Create Different Forms of Reality 

 

Main Idea #1:

Scientists strive to identify observer-independent features, aiming for a reality that remains constant across all perspectives.

 

Main Idea #2:

Artists rely on their creativity to bridge the gap between their subjective vision and their audience's, creating a reality that is dependent on the observer's participation.

 

Summary:

Scientists seek an objective reality that is observer-independent, while artists create subjective realities that rely on shared imagination with their audience, presenting contrasting ways of seeing and understanding the world.

 

Key Points:

1. Scientists focus on quantifiable features that remain constant across observers. 

2. Artists blend their subjective vision with that of their audience to create a shared reality. 

3. Scientists and artists differ in their approaches to reality: one seeks objectivity, the other subjectivity. 

4. Art requires active audience participation for the imagined reality to exist.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 34: 감각 지각과 이성적 인식의 차이]

 

One of the common themes of the Western philosophical tradition is the distinction between sensual perceptions and rational knowledge. Since Plato, the supremacy of rational reason is based on the assertion that it is able to extract true knowledge from experience. As the discussion in the Republic helps to explain, perceptions are inherently unreliable and misleading because the senses are subject to errors and illusions. Only the rational discourse has the tools to overcome illusions and to point towards true knowledge. For instance, perception suggests that a figure in the distance is smaller than it really is. Yet, the application of logical reasoning will reveal that the figure only appears small because it obeys the laws of geometrical perspective. Nevertheless, even after the perspectival correction is applied and reason concludes that perception is misleading, the figure still appears small, and the truth of the matter is revealed not in the perception of the figure but in its rational representation.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Divide Between Sensory Perception and Rational Knowledge in Western Philosophy 

2. Plato's Republic: How Rational Discourse Unveils True Knowledge Beyond Illusions 

3. Understanding the Supremacy of Rational Reason Over Sensory Perception 

4. Rational Knowledge vs. Sensory Perception: The Philosophical Legacy of Plato 

 

Main Idea #1:

Western philosophy distinguishes between sensory perception and rational knowledge, emphasizing the supremacy of rational reasoning.

 

Main Idea #2:

Plato's *Republic* illustrates how rational discourse reveals true knowledge by correcting the illusions presented by sensory perception, such as when logical reasoning explains the geometrical perspective of a distant figure.

 

Summary:

Western philosophy, since Plato, asserts that rational reasoning can reveal true knowledge by correcting the illusions of sensory perception, as shown when logical reasoning identifies perspective laws affecting distant figures.

 

Key Points:

1. Western philosophy emphasizes a distinction between sensory perception and rational knowledge. 

2. Plato's *Republic* argues that senses are inherently unreliable. 

3. Rational reasoning reveals true knowledge by correcting perceptual illusions. 

4. The appearance of a distant figure is explained through the laws of geometrical perspective.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 35: 전문가와 초심자의 인지 부하 차이]

 

Interestingly, experts do not suffer as much as beginners when performing complex tasks or combining multiple tasks. Because experts have extensive practice within a limited domain, the key component skills in their domain tend to be highly practiced and more automated. Each of these highly practiced skills then demands relatively few cognitive resources, effectively lowering the total cognitive load that experts experience. Thus, experts can perform complex tasks and combine multiple tasks relatively easily. This is not because they necessarily have more cognitive resources than beginners; rather, because of the high level of fluency they have achieved in performing key skills, they can do more with what they have. Beginners, on the other hand, have not achieved the same degree of fluency and automaticity in each of the component skills, and thus they struggle to combine skills that experts combine with relative ease and efficiency.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Expertise Reduces Cognitive Load During Complex Tasks 

2. The Role of Skill Fluency in Expert Performance of Complex Tasks 

3. Comparing Experts and Beginners: The Impact of Practice on Cognitive Resources 

4. Automaticity and Fluency: How Experts Manage Multiple Tasks with Ease 

 

Main Idea #1:

Experts have practiced and automated key skills in their domain, reducing the cognitive resources needed for complex tasks.

 

Main Idea #2:

Experts perform complex tasks more efficiently than beginners, not due to greater cognitive resources, but because their well-practiced skills require less mental effort.

 

Summary:

Experts handle complex tasks efficiently due to their practiced and automated skills, which lower their cognitive load, while beginners struggle because they haven't yet achieved the same level of fluency and automaticity.

 

Key Points:

1. Experts have extensively practiced their skills within a limited domain. 

2. Their automated skills require fewer cognitive resources, reducing cognitive load. 

3. Experts do not possess more cognitive resources than beginners but use them more efficiently. 

4. Beginners find it harder to combine skills due to a lack of fluency and practice.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 36: 소프트웨어 버그 증가가 안전에 미치는 영향]

 

The growing complexity of computer software has direct implications for our global safety and security, particularly as the physical objects upon which we depend ― things like cars, airplanes, bridges, tunnels, and implantable medical devices ― transform themselves into computer code. Physical things are increasingly becoming information technologies. Cars are "computers we ride in," and airplanes are nothing more than "flying Solaris boxes attached to bucketfuls of industrial control systems." As all this code grows in size and complexity, so too do the number of errors and software bugs. According to a study by Carnegie Mellon University, commercial software typically has twenty to thirty bugs for every thousand lines of code ― 50 million lines of code means 1 million to 1.5 million potential errors to be exploited. This is the basis for all malware attacks that take advantage of these computer bugs to get the code to do something it was not originally intended to do. As computer code grows more elaborate, software bugs flourish and security suffers, with increasing consequences for society at large.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Risks of Software Complexity on Global Safety and Security 

2. How Software Bugs in Information Technologies Threaten Society's Security 

3. Understanding Malware Vulnerabilities in an Increasingly Digital World 

4. From Cars to Airplanes: How Software Bugs Impact Physical Technologies 

 

Main Idea #1:

The increasing complexity of computer software directly affects global safety as physical objects depend more on code.

 

Main Idea #2:

As software code expands, the prevalence of bugs and errors makes critical systems vulnerable to malware attacks, posing a significant threat to society's safety and security.

 

Summary:

With physical technologies becoming more reliant on complex software, bugs and errors in the growing lines of code pose significant safety and security risks, making systems vulnerable to malware attacks that exploit these flaws.

 

Key Points:

1. Physical technologies like cars and airplanes increasingly rely on complex software. 

2. As software grows, so do errors, averaging 20 to 30 bugs per thousand lines of code. 

3. Malware exploits these bugs to manipulate the code for unintended purposes. 

4. The growing complexity of code amplifies global safety and security risks.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 37: 체면 손상에 대한 사과 의미로서의 얼굴 붉힘]

 

Darwin saw blushing as uniquely human, representing an involuntary physical reaction caused by embarrassment and self-consciousness in a social environment. If we feel awkward, embarrassed or ashamed when we are alone, we don't blush; it seems to be caused by our concern about what others are thinking of us. Studies have confirmed that simply being told you are blushing brings it on. We feel as though others can see through our skin and into our mind. However, while we sometimes want to disappear when we involuntarily go bright red, psychologists argue that blushing actually serves a positive social purpose. When we blush, it's a signal to others that we recognize that a social norm has been broken; it is an apology for a faux pas. Maybe our brief loss of face benefits the long-term cohesion of the group. Interestingly, if someone blushes after making a social mistake, they are viewed in a more favourable light than those who don't blush.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Positive Social Impact of Blushing in Human Interaction 

2. Darwin's Observations on Blushing and Its Role in Social Norms 

3. The Apologetic Nature of Blushing and Its Effect on Social Cohesion 

4. Understanding How Blushing Reinforces Social Bonds Despite Embarrassment 

 

Main Idea #1:

Blushing is a uniquely human, involuntary response triggered by embarrassment and self-consciousness in social settings.

 

Main Idea #2:

Blushing serves a positive social role by signaling recognition of a broken norm and serving as a nonverbal apology, which helps maintain group cohesion and fosters a more favorable perception of the blusher.

 

Summary:

Blushing, an involuntary reaction to social embarrassment, signals recognition of a faux pas and functions as a nonverbal apology, ultimately reinforcing social bonds and eliciting a more favorable perception of those who blush.

 

Key Points:

1. Blushing is uniquely human and is linked to social embarrassment. 

2. It is an involuntary signal that acknowledges a social norm has been broken. 

3. This nonverbal apology benefits long-term group cohesion. 

4. People who blush after a mistake are viewed more favorably than those who don't.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 38: 제도와 관행의 내재화 과정]

 

As particular practices are repeated over time and become more widely shared, the values that they embody are reinforced and reproduced and we speak of them as becoming 'institutionalized'. In some cases, this institutionalization has a formal face to it, with rules and protocols written down, and specialized roles created to ensure that procedures are followed correctly. The main institutions of state ― parliament, courts, police and so on ― along with certain of the professions, exhibit this formal character. Other social institutions, perhaps the majority, are not like this; science is an example. Although scientists are trained in the substantive content of their discipline, they are not formally instructed in 'how to be a good scientist'. Instead, much like the young child learning how to play 'nicely', the apprentice scientist gains his or her understanding of the moral values inherent in the role by absorption from their colleagues ― socialization. We think that these values, along with the values that inform many of the professions, are under threat, just as the value of the professions themselves is under threat.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding Institutionalization: How Repeated Practices Shape Social Values 

2. Formal and Informal Aspects of Institutionalization in Social Practices 

3. The Role of Socialization in Shaping Scientific and Professional Values 

4. The Impact of Institutionalization on Professional and Scientific Norms 

 

Main Idea #1:

Institutionalization reinforces specific values through the repetition of practices, with some institutions formalized through explicit rules and others guided informally.

 

Main Idea #2:

While formal institutions have clear rules and protocols, scientists learn values through socialization with colleagues, but these values are increasingly under threat, as is the integrity of the professions.

 

Summary:

Institutionalization, through repeated practices, reinforces values, either through formal rules or informal socialization. Although scientists learn their professional values informally, these values, along with those of other professions, face significant challenges.

 

Key Points:

1. Institutionalization occurs as values are reinforced through repeated practices. 

2. Formal institutions have explicit rules and specialized roles. 

3. Scientists internalize values through socialization rather than formal instruction. 

4. Professional values are increasingly under threat, endangering their integrity.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 39:  전체와 개별 나무 사이의 상호의존성]

 

When trees grow together, nutrients and water can be optimally divided among them all so that each tree can grow into the best tree it can be. If you "help" individual trees by getting rid of their supposed competition, the remaining trees are bereft. They send messages out to their neighbors unsuccessfully, because nothing remains but stumps. Every tree now grows on its own, giving rise to great differences in productivity. Some individuals photosynthesize like mad until sugar positively bubbles along their trunk. As a result, they are fit and grow better, but they aren't particularly long-lived. This is because a tree can be only as strong as the forest that surrounds it. And there are now a lot of losers in the forest. Weaker members, who would once have been supported by the stronger ones, suddenly fall behind. Whether the reason for their decline is their location and lack of nutrients, a passing sickness, or genetic makeup, they now fall prey to insects and fungi.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Importance of Forest Unity: How Tree Collaboration Supports Health and Longevity 

2. Understanding How Tree Cooperation Promotes Growth and Reduces Vulnerability 

3. The Consequences of Isolating Trees: Increased Susceptibility and Reduced Productivity 

4. The Dangers of Isolation: Why Individual Trees Rely on the Collective Support of Forests 

 

Main Idea #1:

Trees thrive when growing together, as resources are optimally shared among them, enhancing the health and longevity of the entire forest.

 

Main Idea #2:

Isolated trees, left without neighboring support, may initially grow stronger but are more vulnerable to diseases and pests, demonstrating that the well-being of individual trees is closely tied to the health of the surrounding forest.

 

Summary:

Trees rely on collective growth, as isolating individual trees leads to vulnerability and health decline due to the absence of shared resources, support, and protection.

 

Key Points:

1. Nutrients and water are optimally shared among trees that grow together. 

2. Isolating trees increases differences in productivity and reduces overall health. 

3. Isolated trees become more susceptible to diseases, pests, and fungi. 

4. A tree's strength is inherently linked to the surrounding forest's health.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 40: 진화의 결과물이 최적의 상태는 아님]

 

The evolutionary process works on the genetic variation that is available. It follows that natural selection is unlikely to lead to the evolution of perfect, 'maximally fit' individuals. Rather, organisms come to match their environments by being 'the fittest available' or 'the fittest yet': they are not 'the best imaginable'. Part of the lack of fit arises because the present properties of an organism have not all originated in an environment similar in every respect to the one in which it now lives. Over the course of its evolutionary history, an organism's remote ancestors may have evolved a set of characteristics ― evolutionary 'baggage' ― that subsequently constrain future evolution. For many millions of years, the evolution of vertebrates has been limited to what can be achieved by organisms with a vertebral column. Moreover, much of what we now see as precise matches between an organism and its environment may equally be seen as constraints: koala bears live successfully on Eucalyptus foliage, but, from another perspective, koala bears cannot live without Eucalyptus foliage.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Evolutionary Constraints Shape Organisms' Adaptation to Their Environment 

2. Understanding Evolutionary "Baggage": Constraints on the Evolution of Vertebrates 

3. The Fittest Yet: How Genetic Variation Limits Evolutionary Perfection 

4. Environmental Matching in Evolution: Imperfect Adaptation and the Role of Constraints 

 

Main Idea #1:

Natural selection favors organisms that are the fittest available within the constraints of existing genetic variation and evolutionary history.

 

Main Idea #2:

Organisms' adaptations to their environments are not perfect due to evolutionary "baggage," which constrains future evolution and limits adaptability to specific ecological niches.

 

Summary:

Natural selection leads to the evolution of organisms that are the fittest available, not perfectly adapted, due to inherited evolutionary constraints, which shape their ability to adapt to specific environments.

 

Key Points:

1. Natural selection works with the genetic variation currently available. 

2. Organisms evolve with constraints from characteristics inherited from their ancestors. 

3. Evolutionary "baggage" limits future adaptation to some extent. 

4. Koala bears, for instance, depend on Eucalyptus foliage, representing both adaptation and constraint.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 41~42: 협상에서 고정 관념에 사로잡히면 통합적 해결책을 찾기 어려움]

 

Many negotiators assume that all negotiations involve a fixed pie. Negotiators often approach integrative negotiation opportunities as zero-sum situations or win-lose exchanges. Those who believe in the mythical fixed pie assume that parties' interests stand in opposition, with no possibility for integrative settlements and mutually beneficial trade-offs, so they suppress efforts to search for them. In a hiring negotiation, a job applicant who assumes that salary is the only issue may insist on $75,000 when the employer is offering $70,000. Only when the two parties discuss the possibilities further do they discover that moving expenses and starting date can also be negotiated, which may facilitate resolution of the salary issue. The tendency to see negotiation in fixed-pie terms varies depending on how people view the nature of a given conflict situation. This was shown in a clever experiment by Harinck, de Dreu, and Van Vianen involving a simulated negotiation between prosecutors and defense lawyers over jail sentences. Some participants were told to view their goals in terms of personal gain (e.g., arranging a particular jail sentence will help your career), others were told to view their goals in terms of effectiveness (a particular sentence is most likely to prevent recidivism), and still others were told to focus on values (a particular jail sentence is fair and just). Negotiators focusing on personal gain were most likely to come under the influence of fixed-pie beliefs and approach the situation competitively. Negotiators focusing on values were least likely to see the problem in fixed-pie terms and more inclined to approach the situation cooperatively. Stressful conditions such as time constraints contribute to this common misperception, which in turn may lead to less integrative agreements.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding the Myth of the Fixed Pie in Negotiation 

2. Exploring the Impact of Mindsets on Negotiation Outcomes and Cooperation 

3. Moving Beyond Fixed-Pie Beliefs for More Integrative Negotiation Strategies 

4. How Values-Based Thinking Encourages Cooperative Solutions in Negotiations 

 

Main Idea #1:

Negotiators often mistakenly view all negotiations as zero-sum games, assuming opposing interests and ignoring opportunities for integrative solutions.

 

Main Idea #2:

Negotiators' perspectives influence their approach to conflict resolution, with those focused on values more likely to seek cooperative solutions, while those driven by personal gain tend to fall into fixed-pie thinking.

 

Summary:

Negotiators frequently perceive negotiations as win-lose scenarios, driven by fixed-pie thinking, but research shows that value-based perspectives promote cooperative solutions, while those focused on personal gain are more competitive.

 

Key Points:

1. Fixed-pie thinking leads to suppressing efforts to find mutually beneficial trade-offs. 

2. Salary isn't always the sole issue in hiring negotiations; other factors like moving expenses can resolve conflicts. 

3. Harinck, de Dreu, and Van Vianen's experiment showed negotiators focused on values are more cooperative. 

4. Time constraints can reinforce fixed-pie thinking, reducing integrative agreements.

 

 

[3 2023 06 – 43~45: 아버지 생일 선물 분실  카페에서 되찾은 경험]

 

When invited by her mother to go shopping after lunch, Ellen hesitantly replied, "Sorry, Mom. I have an English essay assignment I need to finish." Her mother persisted, "Come on! Your father's birthday is just around the corner, and you wanted to buy his birthday present by yourself." Ellen suddenly realized that her father's birthday was just two days away. So she altered her original plan to do the assignment in the library and decided to go to the shopping mall with her mother. Upon arrival at the shopping center, her mother inquired, "Ellen, have you decided what to buy for his birthday present?" She quickly replied, "I would like to buy him a pair of soccer shoes." Ellen knew that her father had joined the morning soccer club recently and needed some new soccer shoes. She entered a shoe store and selected a pair of red soccer shoes. After buying the present, she told her mother, "Mom, now, I'm going to do my assignment in the cafe while you are shopping." Ellen wanted to get a strawberry smoothie in the cafe, but it was sold out. So she bought a yogurt smoothie instead. The cafe was not very busy for a Saturday afternoon, and Ellen settled at a large table to work on her assignment. However, after a while, a group of students came in, and there weren't any large tables left. One of them came over to Ellen's table and politely asked, "Could you possibly move to that smaller table?" Ellen replied, "It's okay. I was just leaving anyway." She hurriedly gathered her assignment leaving the shoe bag behind under the table. "It must be in the cafe," Ellen suddenly exclaimed when she realized the gift for her father was missing upon returning home. She felt so disheartened, worrying it would be impossible to find it. "Why don't you call the cafe?" suggested her mother. When she phoned the cafe and asked about the shoe bag, the manager said that she would check and let her know. After a few minutes, she called back and told Ellen that she had just discovered it. Ellen was so pleased that the birthday gift had been found.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Ellen's Journey: A Misplaced Birthday Gift and Finding Solutions 

2. Navigating Surprises and Solutions: Ellen's Shopping and Assignment Day 

3. Balancing Priorities: How Ellen Found Her Father's Birthday Gift 

4. From Essay Plans to Birthday Gifts: Ellen's Unintended Adventure 

 

Main Idea #1:

Ellen initially hesitates to go shopping but adjusts her plans to find a gift for her father.

 

Main Idea #2:

Ellen successfully buys soccer shoes for her father but leaves them behind at a café, and, with the manager's help, finds them again.

 

Summary:

Ellen decides to buy a birthday present for her father, chooses red soccer shoes, and leaves them in a café by mistake. Fortunately, the manager helps her retrieve them, and she feels relieved.

 

Key Points:

1. Ellen chooses to shop with her mother for her father's birthday instead of doing her assignment. 

2. She selects a pair of red soccer shoes for her father's birthday. 

3. After accidentally leaving the shoes in a café, she calls to recover them with the manager's assistance. 

4. Ellen feels pleased and relieved when she successfully retrieves the gift.

 

 

 

 

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[3] 2023 04  18: 법학교수가 인턴 지원 학생을 추천하는 추천서

 

To whom it may concern, I am writing this letter in regard to Sona Lee applying for an internship in your law firm. I have gotten to know her over the past year, as a student in my Contracts course. The assignments she completed were excellent, and demonstrated a thorough understanding of contract law. She also has remarkable energy and interpersonal skills. She represents her class on the law school's student council and has taken on this responsibility with spirit, interacting with students effectively. I support her application wholeheartedly. Sincerely yours, Conan Stevenson

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Recommendation Letter for Sona Lee's Law Internship Application

2. Endorsement of Sona Lee's Skills and Qualifications for a Legal Internship

3. Detailed Appraisal of Sona Lee's Abilities in Contract Law and Leadership

4. Advocacy for Sona Lee's Candidacy in a Law Internship Position

 

Main Idea #1:

Sona Lee has demonstrated exceptional understanding and skill in contract law.

 

Main Idea #2:

Beyond her academic prowess, Sona Lee exhibits strong interpersonal skills and leadership, actively contributing to the student council.

 

Summary:

Sona Lee excels in contract law and possesses impressive energy and interpersonal abilities, making her a strong candidate for an internship. Her active participation on the law school's student council showcases her leadership.

 

Key Points:

1. Sona Lee has excellent academic achievements in contract law.

2. Her assignments reflect a deep understanding of legal principles.

3. She has remarkable energy and interpersonal skills.

4. Sona Lee is an effective representative on the student council, showing leadership.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  19: 은행 계좌 도난 사건에 대한 대화

 

"5,000 dollars has been deposited? Thank you. I'll check it out now." Jerry Shaw hung up with a smile on his face. Humming, he headed to the bank to withdraw some cash. He stopped at the ATM, inserted the card and entered his PIN. The screen flashed the message, "Card not valid ― please see a teller." What? My bonus was deposited just now! Entering the bank, Jerry told the teller what had happened. She studied the screen and frowned. "Mr. Shaw, your account was closed. All your funds were withdrawn when you closed it," she said. "What do you mean? I never did! It must be identity theft!" yelled Jerry, his voice barely under control.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Unpleasant Discovery of Jerry Shaw's Account Closure and Suspected Identity Theft

2. Jerry Shaw's Encounter with a Closed Bank Account and Fraudulent Activity

3. Unexpected Account Closure and Identity Theft: Jerry Shaw's Banking Dilemma

4. The Shocking Realization of Identity Theft and Account Closure for Jerry Shaw

 

Main Idea #1:

Jerry Shaw's anticipated withdrawal turns into a shocking discovery of his closed and emptied bank account.

 

Main Idea #2:

Upon attempting to access his deposited bonus at the bank, Jerry Shaw learns of unauthorized account closure and potential identity theft.

 

Summary:

Jerry Shaw is surprised when his bank informs him of an unauthorized account closure and withdrawal, suspecting identity theft after his deposit fails to process.

 

Key Points:

1. Jerry Shaw is informed his bank account was closed and emptied without his knowledge.

2. He initially visits the bank to withdraw his newly deposited bonus.

3. The ATM rejects his transaction, prompting him to consult a teller.

4. Identity theft is suspected as the reason behind the account's unauthorized closure.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  20: 인류학이 글로벌 문제 해결에 기여하는 중요성

 

Anthropology has become relevant for addressing global issues. This is not to deny the vital role of 'hard' sciences in addressing these problems. However, if we are to solve global problems we need a new way of thinking based in humanities and social sciences. It is impossible to resolve global issues merely by looking at numbers and statistics. Anthropology thus becomes crucial, as a discipline and a profession enabling the collection and interpretation of 'thick data' ― in addition to 'big data' ― and helps us to understand the world we live in more comprehensively. Why is a brand new and expensive 'smart' building a disaster? What will happen in the future with passenger cars? In answering such questions, we should stop relying only on quantitative data analytics; instead, the most important decisions should also be informed by anthropological qualitative approaches which provide a more complete and nuanced picture of people's lives.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Crucial Role of Anthropology in Understanding Global Challenges Beyond Statistics

2. Integrating Anthropology with Hard Sciences to Address Complex Global Issues

3. The Importance of Thick Data in Comprehending and Solving Worldwide Problems

4. Enhancing Global Problem-Solving with Anthropological Insights and Qualitative Data

 

Main Idea #1:

Anthropology is essential in providing a deeper understanding of global issues through the lens of 'thick data' and qualitative analysis.

 

Main Idea #2:

To effectively address global challenges, it is crucial to combine the perspectives of anthropology with quantitative methods from the hard sciences, offering a more holistic view of the issues at hand.

 

Summary:

Anthropology's role in addressing global issues lies in its ability to supplement 'big data' with 'thick data,' providing a nuanced understanding that quantitative methods alone cannot achieve. This integration helps solve complex problems by considering the qualitative aspects of human life.

 

Key Points:

1. Anthropology is vital for a comprehensive understanding of global challenges.

2. The discipline provides crucial qualitative insights that complement quantitative data.

3. Anthropologists interpret complex human behaviors that impact global issues.

4. The field helps answer intricate questions about modern developments and future scenarios.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  21: 스테레오타입에 대한 반응을 연구한 심리학 실험

 

Our brains light up when our predicted reality and actual reality match. Our brains love to be right. We also don't like to be wrong, and we feel threatened when our stereotyped predictions don't come true. Psychologist Wendy Mendes asked White and Asian college students to interact with Latino students who had been hired as actors by the researchers. Some of the Latino students portrayed themselves as socioeconomically "high status," with lawyer fathers, professor mothers, and summers spent volunteering in Europe. Others portrayed themselves as "low status," with unemployed parents and part-time summer jobs. The researchers found that when participants interacted with the Latino students who appeared to come from wealth and thus challenged American stereotypes, they responded physiologically as if to a threat: their blood vessels constricted and their heart activity changed. In these interactions, participants also saw the students who violated stereotypes as less likable. In this way, stereotypes that are descriptive can easily become prescriptive. The phenomenon, it turns out, may have a neuroscientific explanation: it's an angry protest from the brain's reward system.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Neuroscientific Impact of Stereotype Violation on Perception and Physiological Response

2. Exploring the Physiological Reactions to Stereotype Discrepancies in Social Interactions

3. The Effects of Socioeconomic Status Stereotypes on Physical and Emotional Responses

4. Stereotype Threat and Its Impact on Heart Activity and Social Perceptions

 

Main Idea #1:

Interactions that defy stereotypes can trigger a physiological threat response, illustrating the deep-seated nature of stereotypical thinking.

 

Main Idea #2:

When stereotypes are challenged, especially concerning socioeconomic status, it leads to increased physiological stress and a reduction in likability, highlighting the brain's resistance to unexpected social scenarios.

 

Summary:

Challenging stereotypes, particularly socioeconomic ones, elicits a physiological threat response, causing constriction of blood vessels and changes in heart activity. This response not only indicates the brain's discomfort with being wrong but also affects social perceptions, making the stereotype-defying individuals seem less likable.

 

Key Points:

1. Stereotypes influence physiological responses during social interactions.

2. Challenging stereotypes triggers the brain’s threat detection mechanisms.

3. Physiological changes include constricted blood vessels and altered heart activity.

4. Defying stereotypes leads to negative social perceptions of the individuals involved.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  22: 자연수 사용이 정보 전달에 효과적임을 설명

 

We can imagine natural numbers as whole objects, things our hunter-gatherer brains can work with. On the other hand, partial numbers ― decimals, fractions, percentages, and ratios ― simply don't register as real to our minds. We may be able to work with them for a given time when we're in math mode, but if we're asked questions at other times, we tend to have trouble grasping the concept. In other words, any time we give our audience figures that aren't natural numbers, the message is unlikely to make sense to them. Not only are they prone to make errors remembering and calculating the numbers, but there's a good chance they never even envision what we're describing in the first place ― because the number attached isn't solid. Use natural numbers whenever you can to make your message real. For numbers less than 1, you can use a strategy to make things start to show up as natural numbers. If you find that 0.2% of people have a certain trait, using "1 out of 500" makes this abstract percentage into a real thing.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Cognitive Challenges of Processing Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages

2. Why Natural Numbers Resonate More Effectively in Communication

3. The Impact of Number Presentation on Understanding and Recall

4. Transforming Abstract Quantities into Concrete Numerical Concepts

 

Main Idea #1:

Our brains more readily understand and retain natural numbers than complex fractions, decimals, and percentages.

 

Main Idea #2:

Using natural numbers enhances comprehension and memory retention, whereas abstract numerical forms like percentages and ratios are often not conceptualized effectively by our brains.

 

Summary:

Natural numbers are inherently easier for the human brain to process and remember compared to decimals and fractions. To improve understanding and retention, it's beneficial to translate abstract numerical forms, such as percentages, into more tangible natural number equivalents.

 

Key Points:

1. Natural numbers align better with our cognitive abilities than partial numbers.

2. Decimals, fractions, and percentages are challenging for the brain to conceptualize as real.

3. Communicating with natural numbers increases clarity and the likelihood of retention.

4. Converting abstract numbers into natural number ratios can aid in making the data more relatable and understandable.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  23: 지구적인 문제에 대한 개인적 연결감의 중요성

 

Facing large-scale, long-term change can seem overwhelming. Problems like global contagion or economic inequality are so complex that it can be hard to believe any intervention might make a difference. Working through fears of what could be depends on connecting with the abstract. Linking issues like climate change, for example, with the realities of our own neighborhoods, jobs, and relationships, translates conceptual ideas into concrete emotions. Thinking of how the beaches we love might disappear, how more frequent floods might destroy our homes, or how we might have to move to flee mounting wildfire risk, evokes feelings like anger, sadness, or guilt ― feelings that inspire us to act. A recent study found that when people feel personally affected by potential climatic change, they are more likely to support carbon reduction efforts and push for proactive policies. Forming emotional connections to potential futures helps us move from denial and despair to action.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Transforming Abstract Climate Challenges into Personal Motivations for Action

2. The Role of Emotional Engagement in Inspiring Climate Change Activism

3. How Personalizing Global Issues Spurs Community and Individual Action

4. Connecting Climate Change to Personal Experiences to Foster Proactive Responses

 

Main Idea #1:

Personal experiences and emotional responses to potential impacts of climate change motivate individuals to support and advocate for environmental policies.

 

Main Idea #2:

Linking the abstract concept of climate change to tangible effects on personal and local levels can transform feelings of helplessness into actionable concern, driving support for proactive measures.

 

Summary:

By making the abstract impacts of climate change feel personal, through considerations of threats to local environments and lifestyles, individuals are moved by emotions such as anger or sadness to support proactive environmental policies.

 

Key Points:

1. Personal impact feelings increase support for climate action.

2. Emotional responses to local environmental changes can inspire activism.

3. Personalizing global issues like climate change can overcome apathy.

4. Emotional connections lead to practical support for carbon reduction efforts.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  24: 목성의 위성 관찰을 통해 빛의 속도 이해

 

There was once a certain difficulty with the moons of Jupiter that is worth remarking on. These satellites were studied very carefully by Roemer, who noticed that the moons sometimes seemed to be ahead of schedule, and sometimes behind. They were ahead when Jupiter was particularly close to the earth and they were behind when Jupiter was farther from the earth. This would have been a very difficult thing to explain according to the law of gravitation. If a law does not work even in one place where it ought to, it is just wrong. But the reason for this discrepancy was very simple and beautiful: it takes a little while to see the moons of Jupiter because of the time it takes light to travel from Jupiter to the earth. When Jupiter is closer to the earth the time is a little less, and when it is farther from the earth, the time is more. This is why moons appear to be, on the average, a little ahead or a little behind, depending on whether they are closer to or farther from the earth.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Roemer's Discovery of Light Travel Time Through Observations of Jupiter's Moons

2. The Impact of Light Speed on Observations of Celestial Bodies: Jupiter's Moons Case Study

3. Understanding Astronomical Phenomena: The Influence of Distance on Light Travel Time

4. How the Variations in Distance from Earth Affect Observations of Jupiter's Moons

 

Main Idea #1:

The apparent discrepancies in the timing of Jupiter’s moons' orbits were explained by the time light takes to travel from Jupiter to Earth, varying with distance.

 

Main Idea #2:

Roemer's observations of Jupiter's moons revealing that their apparent position changes due to the light travel time helped refine and support existing astronomical laws, rather than contradicting them.

 

Summary:

Roemer's study of Jupiter’s moons showed that their perceived timing inconsistencies were due to the light travel time from Jupiter to Earth, which changes with the planet's distance, thereby aligning with established astronomical laws instead of challenging them.

 

Key Points:

1. Roemer observed that Jupiter’s moons appeared ahead of schedule when Jupiter was close to Earth and behind when farther away.

2. The discrepancies were attributed to the varying light travel time due to the distance between Jupiter and Earth.

3. This observation supported the laws of celestial mechanics by accounting for light speed.

4. Roemer’s findings highlight the importance of considering light travel time in astronomical observations.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  25: 유럽 국가들의 치매 환자  증가 예측 그래프

 

The graph above shows the number of dementia patients per 1,000 inhabitants in six European countries in 2021 and in 2050 (The number in 2050 is estimated). By 2050, the number of dementia patients per 1,000 people is expected to increase by more than 10 in all given countries compared to 2021. In 2021, Italy recorded the highest proportion of dementia patients out of the six countries and it is expected to do so in 2050 as well. The proportion of dementia patients in Spain was lower than that of Germany in 2021, but is expected to exceed that of Germany in 2050. Switzerland and the Netherlands had the same proportion of dementia patients in 2021, and by 2050 those proportions are both projected to more than double. Among the six countries, Belgium shows the smallest gap between the number of dementia patients per 1,000 inhabitants in 2021 and in 2050.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Projected Increase of Dementia Patients per Thousand Inhabitants in Europe by 2050

2. Comparative Analysis of Dementia Prevalence in Six European Countries: 2021 vs. 2050

3. Trends in Dementia Rates Across Selected European Nations Through Mid-Century

4. The Growing Burden of Dementia in Europe: A Forecast into 2050

 

Main Idea #1:

By 2050, the number of dementia patients per 1,000 inhabitants is expected to significantly rise in six European countries, with Italy maintaining the highest proportion.

 

Main Idea #2:

While Italy remains the country with the highest dementia rates, Spain is projected to surpass Germany by 2050, and both Switzerland and the Netherlands are expected to see their rates more than double.

 

Summary:

In six European countries, the proportion of dementia patients per 1,000 people is projected to increase substantially by 2050. Italy is expected to continue having the highest rate, Spain's rate will surpass Germany's, and the rates in Switzerland and the Netherlands will more than double. Belgium will experience the smallest increase.

 

Key Points:

1. All six countries will see an increase of over 10 dementia patients per 1,000 inhabitants by 2050.

2. Italy recorded the highest proportion in 2021 and will continue to do so in 2050.

3. Spain's dementia rates will overtake Germany's by 2050.

4. The rates in Switzerland and the Netherlands will more than double from their 2021 figures.

5. Belgium will have the smallest relative increase in dementia patients.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  26: Josef Frank 비엔나 모더니즘에 대한 비판

 

Josef Frank, born in Austria of Jewish heritage, studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology. He then taught at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts from 1919 to 1925. He founded an interior design firm together with some architect colleagues in 1925. He was one of early Vienna modernism's most important figures, but already in the beginning of the 1920s he started to question modernism's growing pragmatism. He had little appreciation for the French architect Le Corbusier's belief that a house should be "a machine for living in." He was against the standardized interior design trend of the time, fearing that it would make people all too uniform. He moved to Sweden with his Swedish wife in 1933 to escape growing Nazi discrimination and gained citizenship in 1939. He was the most prestigious designer at his Stockholm design company. In addition to his architectural work he created numerous designs for furniture, fabric, wallpaper and carpet.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Josef Frank: From Vienna Modernism to Swedish Design Icon

2. The Architectural Journey of Josef Frank: Questioning Modernism and Embracing Diversity

3. Josef Frank: A Legacy of Varied Design Against the Modernist Grain

4. The Evolution of Josef Frank: Architectural Modernism to Swedish Design Mastery

 

Main Idea #1:

Josef Frank, a pivotal figure in early Vienna modernism, critiqued the movement's pragmatism and standardized aesthetics, promoting more individualistic and diverse designs.

 

Main Idea #2:

After moving to Sweden in 1933 to escape Nazi persecution, Josef Frank significantly influenced Swedish design with his versatile creations in architecture, furniture, and textiles.

 

Summary:

Josef Frank, originally a major figure in Vienna modernism, rejected its growing pragmatism and standardization. Escaping Nazi discrimination by moving to Sweden, he became a leading designer, known for his eclectic and personalized designs in various mediums including furniture and textiles.

 

Key Points:

1. Josef Frank played a critical role in early Vienna modernism and later critiqued its principles.

2. He opposed Le Corbusier's utilitarian views, advocating for more diverse and personal interior designs.

3. Frank relocated to Sweden in 1933, becoming a celebrated designer and gaining citizenship in 1939.

4. His contributions to design extended beyond architecture to include furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, and carpets.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  29: 음악 교육에서 세부적인 피드백의 중요성

 

Providing feedback to students is a critical task of teachers. General psychology has shown that knowledge of results is necessary for improving a skill. Advanced musicians are able to self-critique their performances, but developing music students rely on teachers to supply evaluative feedback. The most constructive feedback is that which expresses the discrepancies between a student's performance of a piece of music and an optimal version. Expert teachers give more detailed feedback than general appraisals, and music educators generally recognize that more specific teacher feedback facilitates student performance improvement. Researchers also have explored whether the feedback of effective teachers is more often positively or negatively expressed, that is, constituting praise or criticism. One might intuitively think that positive comments are more motivating to students and, as a result, are more associated with effective teaching. The research, however, paints a slightly different picture. Although positive feedback is likely more helpful with younger learners and in one-on-one instruction, more advanced music students seem to accept and benefit from greater levels of criticism in lessons.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Specific Feedback in the Development of Music Students

2. The Impact of Teacher Feedback on Student Musical Performance

3. Constructive Criticism vs. Praise: Effective Feedback in Music Education

4. Enhancing Music Learning: The Importance of Teacher Feedback Dynamics

 

Main Idea #1:

Effective music education relies heavily on detailed feedback from teachers to highlight discrepancies between a student’s performance and the optimal execution.

 

Main Idea #2:

While positive feedback benefits younger learners, advanced music students often gain more from specific and critical feedback, which aids in their skill development.

 

Summary:

In music education, the effectiveness of teacher feedback is crucial for student improvement. Detailed critiques that compare student performances with ideal standards help refine skills, especially for advanced learners who benefit more from critical rather than solely positive feedback.

 

Key Points:

1. Knowledge of results is essential for skill improvement in music students.

2. Expert teachers provide detailed feedback rather than general comments.

3. Specific feedback helps identify and correct discrepancies in student performances.

4. Advanced students benefit more from critical feedback, which facilitates deeper learning.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  30: 호르몬이 몸에서 반응을 유발하는 과정 설명

 

How do hormones trigger reactions in the body? When a hormone is released from a gland, it travels in the bloodstream through the body in search of its target. Organs, tissues and other glands in the body have receptor sites that hormones must bind to in order to deliver their message and cause an effect. But because every hormone has its own unique shape, they are designed to act only on the parts of the body that have a receptor site with the corresponding shape. This mode of action can be likened to a lock and key mechanism ― if the key doesn't fit the lock, then nothing will happen. When a hormone binds to its receptor, it sets off a chain of other signaling pathways to create a change in the body. Once the desired effect has taken place and there is too much hormone circulating in the blood, this signal is fed back to the glands to reduce further hormone release. This is called a feedback loop and, when functioning correctly, it allows the endocrine system to ensure the conditions in your body remain in balance.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Lock and Key Mechanism of Hormonal Action in the Human Body

2. How Hormones Function: Binding, Signaling, and Feedback in the Endocrine System

3. Understanding the Specificity and Regulatory Roles of Hormones in the Body

4. The Dynamics of Hormonal Interaction: Target Sites and Feedback Loops

 

Main Idea #1:

Hormones trigger specific reactions in the body by binding to uniquely shaped receptor sites on target organs and tissues, initiating signaling pathways that lead to physiological changes.

 

Main Idea #2:

The hormone-receptor interaction functions as a lock and key mechanism, where only hormones with a matching shape to the receptor can bind, thus ensuring precise control over bodily processes through feedback loops that maintain balance.

 

Summary:

Hormones regulate bodily functions by traveling through the bloodstream to bind with specific receptor sites on target tissues, akin to a lock and key mechanism. This binding initiates signaling pathways that alter physiological states. Excess hormones trigger feedback loops that instruct glands to adjust hormone production, maintaining systemic balance.

 

Key Points:

1. Hormones are released by glands and travel through the bloodstream to find their target.

2. Each hormone has a unique shape that fits specific receptors on target tissues.

3. Hormone-receptor binding activates signaling pathways that result in physiological changes.

4. Feedback loops help regulate hormone levels, ensuring the body remains in balance.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  31: 유사한 행동 스타일이 초기 매력에 미치는 영향

 

Although a balance or harmony between partners clearly develops over time in a relationship, it is also a factor in initial attraction and interest in a partner. That is, to the extent that two people share similar verbal and nonverbal habits in a first meeting, they will be more comfortable with one another. For example, fast-paced individuals talk and move quickly and are more expressive, whereas slow-paced individuals have a different tempo and are less expressive. Initial interactions between people at opposite ends of such a continuum may be more difficult than those between similar types. In the case of contrasting styles, individuals may be less interested in pursuing a relationship than if they were similar in interaction styles. Individuals with similar styles, however, are more comfortable and find that they just seem to "click" with one another. Thus, behavioral coordination may provide a selection filter for the initiation of a relationship.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Role of Behavioral Coordination in Initial Relationship Attraction

2. How Similar Interaction Styles Influence Initial Attraction and Comfort in Relationships

3. The Impact of Verbal and Nonverbal Habits on Early Relationship Dynamics

4. Matching Tempos: How Similarities in Pace and Expression Facilitate Relationship Formation

 

Main Idea #1:

Similar verbal and nonverbal behaviors between individuals enhance comfort and interest during initial encounters, influencing the likelihood of a relationship.

 

Main Idea #2:

Behavioral coordination, or the similarity in interaction styles, acts as a selection filter at the beginning of a relationship, helping individuals to feel an immediate connection and ease with each other.

 

Summary:

In initial interactions, individuals with similar verbal and nonverbal habits are more likely to feel comfortable and connected, thereby increasing the chances of pursuing a relationship. This behavioral coordination serves as a crucial filter in selecting potential partners.

 

Key Points:

1. Similar interaction styles in initial meetings promote comfort and mutual interest.

2. Contrasting behavioral tempos can make initial interactions more challenging.

3. Behavioral coordination can significantly influence the decision to pursue a relationship.

4. Similarity in verbal and nonverbal expressions helps partners to "click" right from the start.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  32: 보어버드가 복잡한 구조물을 만드는 예술성

 

Animals arguably make art. The male bowerbirds of New Guinea and Australia dedicate huge fractions of their time and energy to creating elaborate structures from twigs, flowers, berries, beetle wings, and even colorful trash. These are the backdrops to their complex mating dances, which include acrobatic moves and even imitations of other species. What's most amazing about the towers and "bowers" they construct is that they aren't stereotyped like a beehive or hummingbird nest. Each one is different. Artistic skill, along with fine craftsbirdship, is rewarded by the females. Many researchers suggest these displays are used by the females to gauge the cognitive abilities of her potential mates, but Darwin thought that she was actually attracted to their beauty. In other words, the bowers aren't simply signals of mate quality; they are appreciated by the females for their own sake, much as we appreciate a painting or a bouquet of spring flowers. A 2013 study looked at whether bowerbirds that did better on cognitive tests were more successful at attracting mates. They were not, suggesting whatever the females are looking for, it isn't a straightforward indicator of cognitive ability.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Artistic Expressions of Bowerbirds: Nature's Craftsmen in Mating Displays

2. Beyond Instinct: The Role of Art and Aesthetics in Bowerbird Mating Rituals

3. Creativity and Courtship: How Bowerbirds Use Art to Attract Mates

4. The Evolution of Aesthetic Appreciation: Artistic Displays in Bowerbirds

 

Main Idea #1:

Male bowerbirds create unique and elaborate structures as part of their mating rituals, showcasing a form of artistic expression that is evaluated by potential mates.

 

Main Idea #2:

The intricate and varied structures built by bowerbirds are appreciated not just for their functional role in mating but also for their aesthetic value, similar to how humans appreciate art.

 

Summary:

Bowerbirds invest significant effort in constructing unique, artistic structures that serve as stages for their mating dances, suggesting these creations are appreciated for their beauty and not solely as indicators of mate quality. Despite their efforts, success in attracting mates does not directly correlate with the males' cognitive abilities.

 

Key Points:

1. Male bowerbirds dedicate substantial time to building elaborate and unique bowers.

2. These structures are part of complex mating dances that include acrobatics and mimicry.

3. Females may appreciate the aesthetic aspects of the bowers, akin to human appreciation of art.

4. A 2013 study found no direct link between the cognitive abilities of bowerbirds and mating success, indicating that the aesthetic appeal of the bowers plays a significant role.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  33: 소비자 만족도를 높이기 위한 제품 경험 연결

 

Running a business that sells goods and services to consumers requires getting to know the products they like. More than that, however, you want to link positive experiences to the products they purchase. In traditional or online sales, people are bound to favorably regard the vendor and product that they could easily inquire about and quickly acquire in good order. Using the product can increase or decrease their satisfaction, and they will remember to repurchase products that meet and exceed their expectations. Traditional stores make the shopping experience pleasant by their displays and personal service. Internet retailers lead buyers to products they want through speedy searches and clicks. A new online selling method that can generate millions of dollars in purchases within a few minutes is livestream selling. That's when hosts streaming their shows live demonstrate a product and even interactively receive comments and answer questions from their viewers through the power of social media. If they like the product, they buy it immediately through an e-commerce feature on the platform. Buyers say that the experience is so convenient, it is like talking to a friend.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Enhancing Customer Satisfaction in E-Commerce Through Live Stream Selling

2. The Evolution of Online Shopping: From Clicks to Live Streams

3. Connecting with Consumers: Live Streaming as a Powerful Sales Tool

4. How Live Stream Selling Transforms Online Shopping Experiences

 

Main Idea #1:

Businesses enhance customer satisfaction by linking positive experiences to the products through easy access, quick acquisition, and ensuring the products meet or exceed expectations.

 

Main Idea #2:

Live stream selling, an emerging online sales method, combines real-time product demonstrations with interactive elements, significantly enhancing consumer engagement and simplifying the purchasing process.

 

Summary:

Businesses aiming to increase customer loyalty focus on creating positive shopping experiences, both in traditional stores and online. The innovative method of live stream selling on social media platforms offers interactive, real-time engagement, resembling a conversation with a friend, and facilitates instant purchases, reflecting the evolution of consumer preferences in digital commerce.

 

Key Points:

1. Positive customer experiences are crucial for repurchase decisions in both traditional and online settings.

2. Traditional stores use displays and personal service to enhance the shopping experience.

3. Online retailers use efficient search functionalities, while live stream selling adds interactivity to the buying process.

4. Live stream selling rapidly drives sales by combining product demonstrations with real-time viewer interaction.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  34: 헤겔의 철학에서 개체와 보편성의 상호작용

 

In Hegel's philosophy, even though there is interaction and interrelation between the universal and the individual, the universal still has more priority than the individual. For Hegel, individuals are not distinguished in terms of Reason. In Philosophy of Right Hegel stresses particularity and universality as follows: "A man, who acts perversely, exhibits particularity. The rational is the highway on which everyone travels, and no one is specially marked." Here, Hegel maintains that individuals can be differentiated from each other in terms of their acts but they are not differentiated with respect to reason. There are specific thoughts, but they are finally resolved into the universal. One might say that Hegel seems to focus on the individual like Aristotle but in reality, he subtly treats the universal as fundamental whereas Aristotle considers the individual as primary substance and universal as secondary substance; in so doing Aristotle emphasizes the universal to be subordinate to the individual in contrast to Hegel.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Priority of the Universal Over the Individual in Hegel's Philosophy

2. Hegel vs. Aristotle: Differing Views on Universality and Individuality

3. The Role of Reason in Differentiating Individuals According to Hegel

4. Hegel's Emphasis on Universality: A Contrast to Aristotelian Thought

 

Main Idea #1:

In Hegel's philosophy, the universal is given priority over the individual, as individuals are seen as indistinct in terms of Reason.

 

Main Idea #2:

While individuals can be differentiated by their actions, they converge in the realm of Reason, where specific thoughts are ultimately absorbed into the universal, underscoring the dominance of the universal in Hegel's thought.

 

Summary:

Hegel emphasizes the supremacy of the universal over the individual, arguing that while individuals can be distinguished by their actions, they are unified under the universal aspect of Reason. This contrasts with Aristotle's view, where the individual is the primary substance and the universal is secondary, highlighting a fundamental philosophical divergence between the two thinkers.

 

Key Points:

1. Hegel prioritizes the universal over the individual, asserting that individual distinctions are not made in the realm of Reason.

2. Individual actions may differ, but these are reconciled within the universal framework according to Hegel.

3. Hegel's philosophical approach views the universal as fundamental, in contrast to Aristotle who sees the individual as primary.

4. This contrast highlights a significant philosophical difference regarding the relationship between universality and individuality in the work of Hegel and Aristotle.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  35: 언어의 구조와 현실 표현의 문제점 탐구

 

One of the branches of postmodernism examines the structure of language and how it is used. It challenges the assumption that language can be precisely used to represent reality. Meanings of words are ambiguous, as words are only signs or labels given to concepts (what is signified) and therefore there is no necessary correspondence between the word and the meaning, the signifier and the signified. The use of signs (words) and their meaning can vary depending on the flow of the text in which they are used, leading to the possibility of 'deconstructing' text to reveal its underlying inconsistencies. This approach can be applied to all forms of representation ― pictures, films, etc. that gain added or alternative meanings by the overlaying of references to previous uses. This can be seen particularly in the media, where it is difficult to distinguish the real from the unreal ― everything is representation, there is no reality.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Postmodern Challenge to Language: Understanding Signifiers and Signifieds

2. Deconstructing Language and Reality in Postmodern Thought

3. Exploring the Ambiguity of Language in Postmodernism

4. Representation and Reality: A Postmodern Perspective on Media and Language

 

Main Idea #1:

Postmodernism questions the ability of language to accurately represent reality, highlighting the inherent ambiguity in the meanings of words.

 

Main Idea #2:

In postmodern theory, language is seen as a system of signs that do not directly correspond to reality, allowing for the deconstruction of texts to expose their inherent inconsistencies and multiple meanings.

 

Summary:

Postmodernism scrutinizes the structure of language, challenging the notion that words can precisely convey reality. It posits that words are mere signs with ambiguous meanings, leading to the possibility of deconstructing texts to reveal underlying contradictions and varied interpretations in all forms of representation, such as media, where the distinction between real and unreal blurs.

 

Key Points:

1. Postmodernism disputes the precision of language in representing reality.

2. Words are viewed as signs with ambiguous meanings that do not necessarily correspond to the concepts they signify.

3. The variability of meaning in language allows for the deconstruction of texts to uncover inconsistencies.

4. This approach extends to various forms of representation, complicating the distinction between reality and representation in media.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  36: 지구 형성 과정과 초기 조건에 대한 설명

 

The Earth formed from rocky and metallic fragments during the construction of the solar system ― debris that was swept up by an initial nucleus and attracted together into a single body by the force of gravity. The original materials were cold as outer space and dry as dust; whatever water and gases they contained were locked inside individual fragments as chemical compounds. As the fragments joined, the Earth's gravity increased, attracting larger and larger objects to impact the Earth. This increasing gravity, combined with the timeless radioactive decay of elements like uranium and thorium, caused the new Earth to heat up. The internal temperature and pressure were high enough for many compounds to break down or melt, releasing their water and gases. Even solid material could begin to move and flow under such conditions. Separation by density began, and the Earth started to organize into its present layered structure. The heaviest metals sank to the center; the lightest materials migrated outward.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Formation of Earth: From Cosmic Debris to Structured Planet

2. Understanding the Early Stages of Earth’s Formation and Layered Structure

3. The Role of Gravity and Radioactive Decay in Earth's Primordial Development

4. How Earth's Internal Heating Shaped Its Layered Composition

 

Main Idea #1:

Earth formed from the accretion of rocky and metallic fragments in the early solar system, influenced by gravitational forces that attracted these materials into a single planetary body.

 

Main Idea #2:

The internal heating of the Earth, due to gravitational compression and radioactive decay, caused the breakdown of compounds, releasing gases and water and enabling the differentiation into layers based on density.

 

Summary:

The Earth originated from cold, dry fragments in the solar system, which coalesced under the force of gravity. Increasing gravitational pull and radioactive decay heated the planet, causing compounds to release water and gases and facilitating the movement of materials. This process led to the Earth's layered structure, with dense metals sinking to the core and lighter materials forming the crust.

 

Key Points:

1. Earth was formed from the aggregation of rocky and metallic debris in the solar system.

2. Gravitational forces played a crucial role in attracting and assembling these fragments into a planet.

3. Radioactive decay of elements like uranium and thorium contributed to the internal heating of the Earth.

4. This heating led to the breakdown of compounds, release of gases, and initiation of material flow, resulting in the differentiation of the Earth into layers.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  37: 표현의 권력이 문화 지배에 미치는 영향

 

Representation is control. The power to represent the world is the power to represent us in it or it in us, for the final stage of representing merges the representor and the represented into one. Imperializing cultures produce great works of art (great representations) which can be put to work intellectually as armies and trading houses work militarily and economically. Shakespeare, Jane Austen and maps were as important to English Imperial power as was the East India Company, the British army and the churches of England. It is no coincidence that modern Europe, the Europe of colonization, was also the Europe of "great art," and no coincidence either that it was the Europe of great map makers. That is because unless we can control the world intellectually by maps we cannot control it militarily or economically. Mercator, Moliere, Columbus and Captain Cook imperialized in different ways, but they all imperialized, and ultimately the effectiveness of one depended upon and supported the effectiveness of all the others. Similarly the US form of contemporary colonization, which involves occupying economies and political parties rather than physical territories, is accompanied by the power of both Hollywood and the satellite to represent the world to and for the US.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Intersection of Representation, Art, and Imperial Power

2. The Role of Cultural Representation in Imperial and Economic Control

3. How Art, Mapping, and Media Facilitate Imperial Domination

4. The Power of Representation in Shaping Imperial Agendas

 

Main Idea #1:

Representation plays a crucial role in imperial control, merging the creator and creation to influence both intellectual and physical domains.

 

Main Idea #2:

Historically, the production of cultural artifacts such as art and maps has been integral to the expansion and maintenance of imperial power, with representation serving as a tool for intellectual and territorial domination.

 

Summary:

Representation is a form of control, crucial in establishing and maintaining imperial power. Artistic and cultural outputs, from Shakespeare to modern Hollywood, have not only reflected imperial ambitions but have actively shaped and supported them, functioning alongside military and economic efforts to dominate globally.

 

Key Points:

1. Cultural representations, including art and maps, have historically played a key role in supporting imperial ambitions.

2. Great works of art and accurate cartography were as instrumental to the British Empire as its military and economic enterprises.

3. Representation merges the identity of the creator with the creation, influencing how cultures perceive and interact with the world.

4. Contemporary forms of imperialism, such as the U.S.'s economic and political influence, also rely heavily on media and technology to project power and control perceptions.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  38: '동물'이라는 단어가 인간과 동물 구분 강조

 

Language, and the word "animal," deceives us. The word "animal" categorizes all non-human animals and distances humans from other animals. Seeing all other animals as one group in contrast to humans reinforces anthropocentrism, which contributes to the legitimization of practices in which other animals are used for human benefit. Jacques Derrida argues that instead of one line between Man on the one side and Animal on the other, there is a multiple and heterogeneous border; beyond the edge of the "so-called human," we find a heterogeneous plurality of the living. To account for this multitude, using the word "animot" has been proposed. In speech it refers to the plural, the multiplicity of animals, which is necessary because there is no one "animal." The "mot" in "animot" refers to the act of naming and the risks involved in drawing a distinction between human and animal by the human. It reminds us of the fact that it is a word for animals, not a reference to an existing group of animals.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Beyond 'Animal': Derrida's Challenge to Anthropocentric Language

2. The Linguistic Deception of the Word 'Animal' and Its Implications

3. Deconstructing 'Animal': Jacques Derrida's Concept of 'Animot'

4. Reimagining Animal Identity: From Singular to Plural with 'Animot'

 

Main Idea #1:

The word "animal" simplifies and generalizes a diverse group, creating a false dichotomy between humans and other forms of life, thereby reinforcing anthropocentrism.

 

Main Idea #2:

Jacques Derrida proposes the term "animot" to reflect the diversity and multiplicity of non-human life, challenging the conventional, homogenizing language that separates humans from other animals.

 

Summary:

The term "animal" misleads by lumping all non-human species together, which supports anthropocentric views and justifies the exploitation of these beings. Jacques Derrida introduces the term "animot" to emphasize the variety and complexity among living beings, advocating for a linguistic shift that acknowledges this diversity instead of obscuring it.

 

Key Points:

1. The word "animal" groups all non-human animals together, obscuring their diversity and reinforcing human centrality.

2. This categorization supports practices that exploit non-human animals for human benefits.

3. Derrida argues for a complex, heterogeneous conception of life beyond the human-animal dichotomy.

4. The term "animot" is suggested to highlight the plurality and challenge the anthropocentric misuse of the word "animal".

 

 

[3] 2023 04  39: 바빌로니아 천문학이 과학적 방법에 미친 영향

 

Babylonian astronomers created detailed records of celestial movements in the heavens, using the resulting tables to sieve out irregularities and, with them, the favour of the gods. This was the seed of what we now call the scientific method ― a demonstration that accurate observations of the world could be used to forecast its future. The importance of measurement in this sort of cosmic comprehension did not develop smoothly over the centuries. Indeed, in the Middle Ages in Europe, calculating by hand and eye was sometimes seen as producing a rather shabby sort of knowledge, inferior to that of abstract thought. The suspicion was due to the influence of ancient Greeks in the era's scholasticism, particularly Plato and Aristotle, who stressed that the material world was one of unceasing change and instability. They emphasized that reality was best understood by reference to immaterial qualities, be they Platonic forms or Aristotelian causes. It would take the revelations of the scientific revolution to fully displace these instincts, with observations of the night sky once again proving decisive.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. From Babylon to the Scientific Revolution: The Evolution of Empirical Observation

2. The Historical Journey of the Scientific Method from Ancient Astronomy to Modern Science

3. The Impact of Babylonian Astronomy on the Development of Scientific Inquiry

4. Reconciling the Material with the Immaterial: A History of Scientific Thought from Plato to Galileo

 

Main Idea #1:

Babylonian astronomers laid the groundwork for the scientific method by using detailed celestial records to predict future events, demonstrating the power of systematic observation.

 

Main Idea #2:

The evolution of scientific thought faced challenges, especially during the Middle Ages in Europe, where empirical knowledge was often viewed as inferior to abstract philosophical concepts derived from ancient Greek thinkers like Plato and Aristotle.

 

Summary:

The foundations of the scientific method can be traced back to Babylonian astronomers, who used precise observations to predict celestial events. However, this approach to knowledge faced resistance in medieval Europe, where empirical methods were undervalued compared to the abstract ideals of Greek philosophy. It was not until the scientific revolution that empirical observation regained prominence, reaffirming its critical role in understanding and predicting the natural world.

 

Key Points:

1. Babylonian astronomers' detailed observations and predictions marked an early form of the scientific method.

2. In medieval Europe, empirical knowledge was often seen as less valuable than philosophical abstraction.

3. Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle influenced this view by emphasizing the impermanence and instability of the material world.

4. The scientific revolution eventually highlighted the importance of empirical evidence in gaining a deeper understanding of reality.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  40: 동물이 과장된 자극을 선호하는 실험 결과

 

Experiments suggest that animals, just like humans, tend to prefer exaggerated, supernormal stimuli, and that a preference can rapidly propel itself to extreme levels (peak shift effect). In one experiment, through food rewards rats were conditioned to prefer squares to other geometric forms. In the next step, a non-square rectangle was introduced and associated with an even larger reward than the square. As expected, the rats learned to reliably prefer the rectangle. Less predictable was the third part of the experiment. The rats were offered the opportunity to choose between the rectangle they already knew and associated with large rewards and another rectangle, the proportions of which were even more different from those of a square. Interestingly, rats picked this novel variant, without undergoing any reward-based conditioning in favor of it. A possible explanation is thus that they chose the larger difference from the original square (i.e., the exaggeration of non-squareness).

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Influence of Supernormal Stimuli on Animal Preference: Insights from Rat Behavior

2. Exploring Peak Shift Effects in Rats Through Geometric Form Preferences

3. Rats and the Attraction to Exaggerated Stimuli: A Study of Behavioral Shifts

4. The Dynamics of Preference Evolution in Rats: From Squares to Extreme Rectangles

 

Main Idea #1:

Experiments with rats demonstrate that animals, like humans, develop preferences for exaggerated stimuli, showcasing a rapid escalation to extreme preferences, known as the peak shift effect.

 

Main Idea #2:

In a controlled experiment, rats initially trained to prefer squares over other shapes eventually chose increasingly exaggerated non-square shapes, illustrating their inherent preference for more pronounced deviations from their conditioned stimuli.

 

Summary:

Through a series of experiments, rats were conditioned to prefer squares and then larger rewards were used to shift their preference to rectangles. Surprisingly, without additional conditioning, the rats preferred an even more exaggerated rectangle variant, indicating a natural inclination towards more distinct deviations from the initial square shape, a phenomenon reflecting the peak shift effect.

 

Key Points:

1. Rats were conditioned to prefer squares through food rewards.

2. Preferences shifted to rectangles associated with larger rewards.

3. Without reward conditioning, rats chose an even more exaggerated rectangle.

4. The choice of the more exaggerated shape suggests an innate preference for more distinct deviations, a manifestation of the peak shift effect.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  41~42: 인간의 느린 발달이 다양한 환경 적응을 가능하게 

 

Although we humans are equipped with reflexive responses for survival, at birth we are helpless. We spend about a year unable to walk, about two more before we can articulate full thoughts, and many more years unable to provide for ourselves. We are totally dependent on those around us for our survival. Now compare this to many other mammals. Dolphins, for instance, are born swimming; giraffes learn to stand within hours; a baby zebra can run within forty-five minutes of birth. Across the animal kingdom, our cousins are strikingly independent soon after they're born. On the face of it, that seems like a great advantage for other species ― but in fact it signifies a limitation. Baby animals develop quickly because their brains are wiring up according to a largely preprogrammed routine. But that preparedness trades off with flexibility. Imagine if some unfortunate rhinoceros found itself on the Arctic tundra, or on top of a mountain in the Himalayas, or in the middle of a metropolis. It would have no capacity to adapt (which is why we don't find rhinos in those areas). This strategy of arriving with a pre-arranged brain works inside a particular niche in the ecosystem ― but put an animal outside of that niche, and its chances of thriving are low. In contrast, humans are able to thrive in many different environments, from the frozen tundra to the high mountains to crowded urban centers. This is possible because the human brain is born remarkably incomplete. Instead of arriving with everything wired up ― let's call it "hardwired" ― a human brain allows itself to be shaped by the details of life experience. This leads to long periods of helplessness as the young brain slowly molds to its environment. It's "livewired."

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Unique Development of Human Flexibility: Livewired for Adaptation

2. Comparing Human Helplessness at Birth with Mammalian Independence: A Study of Brain Plasticity

3. The Advantage of Human Developmental Vulnerability: Adapting Across Ecosystems

4. Why Human Infancy Extends Beyond Mammalian Independence: The Role of Brain Wiring

 

Main Idea #1:

Humans experience prolonged helplessness at birth, a stark contrast to many mammals that exhibit independence shortly after birth, due to the uniquely adaptive and flexible wiring of the human brain.

 

Main Idea #2:

While immediate independence in animals like dolphins and giraffes is linked to their brains being largely preprogrammed, humans' prolonged developmental period allows their brains to adapt to a wide range of environments, demonstrating a trade-off between early independence and adaptive flexibility.

 

Summary:

Humans are born in a state of extended helplessness compared to other mammals, which quickly adapt to their environments. This vulnerability is due to the human brain’s capacity to be shaped by its surroundings over time, a process termed "livewiring." Unlike animals with "hardwired" brains prepared for a specific ecological niche, humans can thrive in diverse environments, from arctic tundras to urban landscapes, thanks to this neural adaptability.

 

Key Points:

1. Many mammals are born with the ability to perform survival functions immediately, while humans require years of dependency.

2. The rapid development in other mammals is due to brains that are preprogrammed for specific tasks and environments.

3. Humans' extended dependency period is linked to the flexibility of the brain to be shaped by its environment, enhancing adaptability.

4. This "livewired" brain allows humans to thrive in a variety of ecological niches, unlike animals with more limited adaptability.

 

 

[3] 2023 04  43~45: 과도한 관심이 독립성을 저해할  있음을 비유

 

There were two neighbors living next to each other. One was a professor and the other was a merchant who had an unmotivated son. Both of them had planted the same kind of plant in each of their gardens. The professor gave a small amount of water to his plants and didn't always give his full attention to them. Meanwhile, in the merchant's garden, the merchant gave a lot of water to his plants and looked after them well. The professor's plants were simple but looked good, while the merchant's plants were much fuller and greener. One night, there was a heavy storm. After the storm was over, both of the neighbors inspected the damage to their gardens. The merchant saw that his plants had come out from the roots and were totally destroyed by the storm. But, the plants of his neighbor were not damaged at all and were standing firm. The merchant was surprised to see this because he thought he had given his plants better care than the professor. He went to his neighbor and said, "Only my plants came out from the roots. How is that possible?" The professor smiled and said, "You gave your plants so much attention and water that they didn't need to work for themselves." "Is that really a problem?" said the merchant with a curious look on his face. The professor continued his explanation, "I gave my plants just an adequate amount of water and let their roots search for more. Their roots went deeper and grew stronger." At that moment, the merchant recalled the image of his son, still lazy and dependent on his parents. "Is that how you approach teaching?" asked the merchant. The professor said, "Yes. Students are like plants. Sometimes guiding is better than giving." Nodding silently, the merchant began to rethink what education is.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Tale of Two Gardens: Lessons on Resilience and Overprotection

2. Roots and Resilience: A Parable of Two Neighbors and Their Gardens

3. The Storm and the Strength: A Story of Guiding Versus Over-Giving

4. The Professor, the Merchant, and the Philosophy of Growth

 

Main Idea #1:

The professor and the merchant used different gardening techniques that reflected their approaches to care and resilience, leading to contrasting outcomes during a storm.

 

Main Idea #2:

The professor's method of giving minimal water encouraged his plants to develop deeper roots, which made them more resilient during the storm, unlike the merchant’s well-watered but weaker plants.

 

Summary:

In a story of two neighbors, the professor’s plants survived a storm due to their deep and strong roots formed by minimal watering, whereas the merchant's overwatered plants, though initially lush, were uprooted. This outcome led the merchant to reflect on the parallels between his gardening style and his overindulgent parenting, understanding from the professor that less direct provision fosters greater independence and resilience.

 

Key Points:

1. The professor watered his plants minimally, forcing their roots to grow deeper in search of moisture.

2. The merchant frequently watered his plants, which kept their roots shallow and dependent on regular watering.

3. After a storm, the merchant's plants were uprooted due to their weak root systems, while the professor's plants remained standing.

4. The professor used this experience as an analogy to teach the merchant about the benefits of encouraging independence and resilience through less direct provision, both in gardening and in parenting.

 

 

 

 

 

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[2 2023 06 – 18: 결석 사유 제출 안내  협조 요청 공문]

 

Dear parents, Regular attendance at school is essential in maximizing student potential. Recently, we've become concerned about the number of unapproved absences across all grades. I would like to further clarify that your role as a parent is to approve any school absence. Parents must provide an explanation for absences to the school within 7 days from the first day of any period of absence. Where an explanation has not been received within the 7-day time frame, the school will record the absence as unjustified on the student's record. Please ensure that you go to the parent portal site and register the reason any time your child is absent. Please approve all absences, so that your child will not be at a disadvantage. Many thanks for your cooperation. Sincerely, Natalie Brown, Vice Principal

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Ensuring Student Success: Importance of Approving School Absences 

2. Clarifying Absence Policies: How Parents Can Help Ensure Justified Attendance 

3. Parental Role in School Absences: Procedures for Providing Timely Justification 

4. Preventing Unjustified Absences: Why Regular School Attendance Matters 

 

Main Idea #1:

Parents are reminded to provide timely explanations for their child's school absences to prevent them from being recorded as unjustified. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Parents should use the school's parent portal to register and approve their child's absence within 7 days to ensure accurate attendance records and prevent potential disadvantages.

 

Summary:

Vice Principal Natalie Brown emphasizes the importance of regular school attendance and asks parents to approve their child's absences within 7 days using the parent portal. This ensures that unjustified absences aren't recorded, preventing students from facing any disadvantages due to inaccurate records. 

 

Key Points:

1. Regular attendance is crucial for maximizing student potential. 

2. Parents must provide absence explanations within 7 days to avoid unjustified records. 

3. The parent portal is the platform for registering and justifying absences. 

4. Ensuring all absences are approved prevents students from being disadvantaged.

 


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2 2023 06 – 19: 우편물 수령  기쁨의 상황 묘사]

 

Ester stood up as soon as she heard the hum of a hover engine outside. "Mail," she shouted and ran down the third set of stairs and swung open the door. It was pouring now, but she ran out into the rain. She was facing the mailbox. There was a single, unopened letter inside. She was sure this must be what she was eagerly waiting for. Without hesitation, she tore open the envelope. She pulled out the paper and unfolded it. The letter said, 'Thank you for applying to our company. We would like to invite you to our internship program. We look forward to seeing you soon.' She jumped up and down and looked down at the letter again. She couldn't wait to tell this news to her family.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Ester's Anticipation: The Excitement of Receiving a Long-Awaited Letter 

2. A Life-Changing Letter: Ester's Joy After Receiving Internship News 

3. From Hope to Reality: Ester's Enthusiastic Response to a Dream Opportunity 

4. The Power of an Invitation: How Ester's Internship Acceptance Transformed Her Day 

 

Main Idea #1:

Ester eagerly anticipated a letter that could shape her future, immediately recognizing its significance upon receiving it. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The letter contained an invitation to an internship program, bringing Ester immense joy as she couldn't wait to share the exciting news with her family. 

 

Summary:

Ester sprinted through the pouring rain to retrieve a long-awaited letter that confirmed her acceptance into an internship program. Filled with excitement, she jumped up and down and looked forward to sharing this life-changing news with her family. 

 

Key Points:

1. Ester anxiously anticipated a letter from a company, rushing out to get it. 

2. The letter confirmed her acceptance into the company's internship program. 

3. Her excitement was palpable as she eagerly prepared to share the news with her family.

 


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2 2023 06 – 20: 새로운 기술의 지속가능한 발전을 위한 영향 평가의 필요성]

 

The introduction of new technologies clearly has both positive and negative impacts for sustainable development. Good management of technological resources needs to take them fully into account. Technological developments in sectors such as nuclear energy and agriculture provide examples of how not only environmental benefits but also risks to the environment or human health can accompany technological advances. New technologies have profound social impacts as well. Since the industrial revolution, technological advances have changed the nature of skills needed in workplaces, creating certain types of jobs and destroying others, with impacts on employment patterns. New technologies need to be assessed for their full potential impacts, both positive and negative.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Navigating the Dual Impact of New Technologies on Sustainable Development 

2. Balancing Benefits and Risks: How Technology Affects the Environment and Society 

3. The Role of Technology in Sustainable Development: Managing Both Positive and Negative Impacts 

4. Technological Innovation and Its Complex Impacts on Sustainability and Employment 

 

Main Idea #1:

New technologies impact sustainable development in both positive and negative ways, necessitating careful management. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Technological advances bring environmental and social risks alongside benefits, influencing sustainability and employment patterns, so their impacts must be comprehensively evaluated. 

 

Summary:

New technologies can positively and negatively affect sustainable development, requiring careful management. While sectors like nuclear energy and agriculture offer environmental benefits, they also pose risks to the environment and human health. Technological advancements profoundly affect social aspects, creating and eliminating job types, thus impacting employment patterns. Comprehensive impact assessments are needed to fully understand these changes. 

 

Key Points:

1. New technologies bring both positive and negative effects for sustainable development. 

2. Technological advances in sectors like nuclear energy and agriculture can both help and harm the environment. 

3. Social impacts include shifts in employment patterns, as technological advances create and eliminate jobs. 

4. Full assessments are necessary to manage the broad impacts of new technologies.

 


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2 2023 06 – 21: 미국 전통 음식 문화의 상실 우려]

 

North America's native cuisine met the same unfortunate fate as its native people, save for a few relics like the Thanksgiving turkey. Certainly, we still have regional specialties, but the Carolina barbecue will almost certainly have California tomatoes in its sauce, and the Louisiana gumbo is just as likely to contain Indonesian farmed shrimp. If either of these shows up on a fast-food menu with lots of added fats or HFCS, we seem unable either to discern or resist the corruption. We have yet to come up with a strong set of generalized norms, passed down through families, for savoring and sensibly consuming what our land and climate give us. We have, instead, a string of fad diets convulsing our bookstores and bellies, one after another, at the scale of the national best seller. Nine out of ten nutritionists view this as evidence that we have entirely lost our marbles.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Decline of North America's Native Cuisine: From Regional Specialties to Fad Diets 

2. Native Culinary Heritage vs. Fast Food Culture: How Tradition Lost to Convenience 

3. The Erosion of Authentic Cuisine: Regional Foods, Imported Ingredients, and Dietary Fads 

4. Navigating a Culinary Identity Crisis: How Imported Ingredients and Fads Overtook Native Cuisine 

 

Main Idea #1:

North America's native cuisine has largely disappeared, replaced by regional dishes containing imported ingredients and fast food options high in fats and sugars. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Without strong, family-based food norms that emphasize local produce, North American cuisine has succumbed to dietary fads and convenience foods, which nutritionists consider a troubling trend. 

 

Summary:

North America's native cuisine has largely vanished, leaving behind regional specialties that often rely on imported ingredients or appear on fast-food menus. Lacking solid, family-based norms for enjoying local produce, the continent has embraced fad diets that dominate bookstores and are criticized by nutritionists, who see this trend as an abandonment of traditional culinary values. 

 

Key Points:

1. North America's native cuisine is mostly gone, replaced by regional dishes with imported ingredients. 

2. Fast food options often corrupt traditional flavors with excessive fats and high-fructose corn syrup. 

3. Dietary fads and best-selling diet books have replaced traditional food norms passed down through families. 

4. Nutritionists worry that this reliance on fads shows a loss of sensible culinary practices.

 


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2 2023 06 – 22: AI 시대에 인간의 감정 지능 역량이 중요해질 ]

 

Perhaps, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace may bode well for Emotional Intelligence (EI). As AI gains momentum and replaces people in jobs at every level, predictions are, there will be a premium placed on people who have high ability in EI. The emotional messages people send and respond to while interacting are, at this point, far beyond the ability of AI programs to mimic. As we get further into the age of the smart machine, it is likely that sensing and managing emotions will remain one type of intelligence that puzzles AI. This means people and jobs involving EI are safe from being taken over by machines. In a survey, almost three out of four executives see EI as a "must-have" skill for the workplace in the future as the automatizing of routine tasks bumps up against the impossibility of creating effective AI for activities that require emotional skill.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI: Why Soft Skills Will Remain Essential 

2. The Growing Importance of Emotional Intelligence Amid AI Automation 

3. Why Emotional Intelligence Will Be a Vital Workplace Skill in the AI Era 

4. Navigating Automation: How Emotional Intelligence Outshines AI in Human Interaction 

 

Main Idea #1:

The increasing prevalence of AI in the workplace is expected to enhance the value of Emotional Intelligence (EI). 

 

Main Idea #2:

As AI automates routine tasks, jobs requiring emotional skills will remain secure due to the difficulty AI faces in understanding and managing emotions, making EI a highly sought-after skill by executives. 

 

Summary:

The rise of AI in the workplace is predicted to elevate the importance of Emotional Intelligence, as AI cannot effectively mimic emotional interactions. Executives widely recognize EI as crucial for future workplaces, as AI struggles with activities that require nuanced emotional skills. Thus, jobs involving EI will remain safe from automation. 

 

Key Points:

1. AI will elevate the demand for workers with strong Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills. 

2. Emotional messages in human interactions remain beyond AI's current capabilities. 

3. Jobs requiring emotional skills are unlikely to be automated by AI. 

4. Nearly 75% of executives consider EI a crucial skill in the future workplace.

 


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2 2023 06 – 23: 교육 과정에서 분야  용어 통일의 필요성]

 

Education must focus on the trunk of the tree of knowledge, revealing the ways in which the branches, twigs, and leaves all emerge from a common core. Tools for thinking stem from this core, providing a common language with which practitioners in different fields may share their experience of the process of innovation and discover links between their creative activities. When the same terms are employed across the curriculum, students begin to link different subjects and classes. If they practice abstracting in writing class, if they work on abstracting in painting or drawing class, and if, in all cases, they call it abstracting, they begin to understand how to think beyond disciplinary boundaries. They see how to transform their thoughts from one mode of conception and expression to another. Linking the disciplines comes naturally when the terms and tools are presented as part of a universal imagination.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Creating Connections in Education: The Importance of a Common Core in Learning 

2. Breaking Down Disciplinary Boundaries: How a Universal Imagination Links Subjects 

3. Building a Common Core: How Unified Terminology Enhances Cross-Disciplinary Thinking 

4. Cultivating Universal Thinking: How Linking Educational Terms Encourages Innovation 

 

Main Idea #1:

Education should emphasize a shared core that connects different disciplines, enabling students to see the links between various subjects. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Using the same terminology across the curriculum allows students to recognize connections between different disciplines, transforming their thinking and helping them apply creativity and innovation beyond specific subjects. 

 

Summary:

Education should focus on a shared core that connects all branches of knowledge, allowing students to see interdisciplinary links. When similar terminology is used across subjects, students better understand how to transform and apply their thinking beyond specific disciplines, fostering innovation and creativity. 

 

Key Points:

1. The trunk of knowledge links different branches and disciplines through shared core ideas. 

2. Consistent terminology across subjects allows students to recognize interdisciplinary connections. 

3. Students practicing similar concepts like "abstracting" in writing, art, and other subjects understand how to think across disciplines. 

4. This common language encourages innovative thinking and cross-disciplinary creativity.

 


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2 2023 06 – 24: 언어는 시대와 함께 지속적으로 변화함]

 

New words and expressions emerge continually in response to new situations, ideas and feelings. The Oxford English Dictionary publishes supplements of new words and expressions that have entered the language. Some people deplore this kind of thing and see it as a drift from correct English. But it was only in the eighteenth century that any attempt was made to formalize spelling and punctuation of English at all. The language we speak in the twenty-first century would be virtually unintelligible to Shakespeare, and so would his way of speaking to us. Alvin Toffler estimated that Shakespeare would probably only understand about 250,000 of the 450,000 words in general use in the English language now. In other words, so to speak, if Shakespeare were to materialize in London today he would understand, on average, only five out of every nine words in our vocabulary.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Evolution of Language: How New Words and Expressions Shape Modern English 

2. From Shakespeare to Today: The Dynamic Transformation of English Vocabulary 

3. New Words, New Era: The Ever-Changing Nature of the English Language 

4. Adapting English: How New Vocabulary Reflects Modern Ideas and Situations 

 

Main Idea #1:

New words and expressions constantly emerge in response to changing ideas, situations, and emotions, altering the English language over time. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Since English was only standardized in the 18th century, modern vocabulary has evolved so much that Shakespeare would understand just a fraction of today's words, demonstrating the dynamic and ever-changing nature of language. 

 

Summary:

The English language evolves constantly as new words and expressions are created to reflect changing circumstances, ideas, and feelings. This continual transformation, since formalized in the 18th century, has left Shakespeare understanding only about five out of every nine words in modern English, emphasizing the significant vocabulary shift over time. 

 

Key Points:

1. The Oxford English Dictionary tracks the continual emergence of new words. 

2. Critics view these changes as a departure from correct English. 

3. English was only standardized for spelling and punctuation in the 18th century. 

4. Shakespeare would struggle to understand much of modern English due to vocabulary shifts.

 


[
2 2023 06 – 25: 2019 기준 국가별 학생 교사 비율 그래프]

 

The graph above shows the average number of students per teacher in public elementary and secondary schools across selected countries in 2019. Belgium was the only country with a smaller number of students per teacher than the OECD average in both public elementary and secondary schools. In both public elementary and secondary schools, the average number of students per teacher was the largest in Mexico. In public elementary schools, there was a smaller number of students per teacher on average in Germany than in Japan, whereas the reverse was true in public secondary schools. The average number of students per teacher in public secondary schools in Germany was less than half that in the United Kingdom. Of the five countries, Mexico was the only country with more students per teacher in public secondary schools than in public elementary schools.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Teacher-Student Ratios in Public Schools Across Selected Countries in 2019 

2. Comparing Student-to-Teacher Ratios in Elementary and Secondary Schools Globally 

3. Global Teacher-Student Ratios: Understanding Differences in Public Schools Across Countries 

4. Teacher-Student Ratios in 2019: Analyzing Trends in Public Education Across Nations 

 

Main Idea #1:

Belgium was the only country with a smaller number of students per teacher than the OECD average in both public elementary and secondary schools. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Mexico had the largest number of students per teacher, and was the only country where secondary schools had more students per teacher than elementary schools. 

 

Summary:

In 2019, Belgium had fewer students per teacher than the OECD average in both public elementary and secondary schools, while Mexico had the highest student-to-teacher ratios overall. In Germany, elementary schools had fewer students per teacher than in Japan, but this trend was reversed in secondary schools. Mexico stood out as the only country where secondary schools had more students per teacher than elementary schools. 

 

Key Points:

1. Belgium had fewer students per teacher than the OECD average in both school levels. 

2. Mexico had the largest student-to-teacher ratios, with more students per teacher in secondary schools.

3. In Germany, elementary schools had fewer students per teacher than in Japan, but secondary schools had more. 

4. Germany's secondary schools had less than half the number of students per teacher compared to the UK.

 


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2 2023 06 – 26: 식물학자  레이의 생애 소개]

 

Born in 1627 in Black Notley, Essex, England, John Ray was the son of the village blacksmith. At 16, he went to Cambridge University, where he studied widely and lectured on topics from Greek to mathematics, before joining the priesthood in 1660. To recover from an illness in 1650, he had taken to nature walks and developed an interest in botany. Accompanied by his wealthy student and supporter Francis Willughby, Ray toured Britain and Europe in the 1660s, studying and collecting plants and animals. He married Margaret Oakley in 1673 and, after leaving Willughby's household, lived quietly in Black Notley to the age of 77. He spent his later years studying samples in order to assemble plant and animal catalogues. He wrote more than twenty works on theology and his travels, as well as on plants and their form and function.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. John Ray: The Botanist Who Pioneered Plant and Animal Cataloging 

2. From Cambridge Scholar to Naturalist: John Ray's Journey in Science and Theology 

3. The Life of John Ray: A Blacksmith's Son Who Transformed Natural History 

4. John Ray: His Contributions to Botany, Zoology, and Theological Studies 

 

Main Idea #1:

John Ray, the son of a blacksmith, became a renowned scholar, naturalist, and theologian who dedicated his later years to studying plants and animals. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Ray traveled Europe and Britain collecting specimens with his supporter Francis Willughby, later spending his final years cataloging plants and animals, while writing extensively on theology and his travels. 

 

Summary:

John Ray, born in 1627, became a scholar and priest who was drawn to botany after recovering from illness. With support from Francis Willughby, he traveled extensively to collect plants and animals. He later returned to Black Notley, where he wrote over twenty works on theology and natural history, contributing significantly to the cataloging of plant and animal species. 

 

Key Points:

1. Ray studied at Cambridge University and initially joined the priesthood. 

2. His interest in botany grew after illness led him to explore nature walks. 

3. He traveled with Francis Willughby, studying plants and animals across Europe. 

4. Ray returned to Black Notley and spent his later years assembling plant and animal catalogues while writing extensively on theology and natural history.

 


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2 2023 06 – 29: 자기보고식 설문조사의 한계와 사회적 동기 편향]

 

Research psychologists often work with self-report data, made up of participants' verbal accounts of their behavior. This is the case whenever questionnaires, interviews, or personality inventories are used to measure variables. Self-report methods can be quite useful. They take advantage of the fact that people have a unique opportunity to observe themselves full-time. However, self-reports can be plagued by several kinds of distortion. One of the most problematic of these distortions is the social desirability bias, which is a tendency to give socially approved answers to questions about oneself. Subjects who are influenced by this bias work overtime trying to create a favorable impression, especially when subjects are asked about sensitive issues. For example, many survey respondents will report that they voted in an election or gave to a charity when in fact it is possible to determine that they did not.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Challenges of Self-Report Data: Understanding Social Desirability Bias 

2. Navigating Self-Report Distortions in Psychological Research 

3. The Reliability of Self-Report Data: How Social Desirability Bias Impacts Responses 

4. Research Challenges in Self-Reporting: Why Social Approval Skews Survey Data 

 

Main Idea #1:

Self-report data provides valuable insights but is often affected by social desirability bias, leading participants to offer socially approved answers. 

 

Main Idea #2:

In surveys and interviews, social desirability bias distorts self-reported data, particularly on sensitive topics, as participants tend to misrepresent their behavior to create a favorable impression. 

 

Summary:

Research psychologists frequently rely on self-report data from questionnaires and interviews, benefiting from participants' full-time self-observation. However, these data are prone to social desirability bias, where respondents provide socially approved answers to appear favorable. For instance, participants may claim they voted or donated to charity even when it can be verified that they did not. 

 

Key Points:

1. Self-report data is obtained through questionnaires, interviews, and personality inventories. 

2. Social desirability bias causes participants to give socially favorable responses, particularly on sensitive topics. 

3. Participants often inaccurately report behavior, such as voting or donating, to fit social norms. 

4. This bias remains a significant challenge for research psychologists using self-report methods.

 


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2 2023 06 – 30: 비관세 장벽이 개발도상국 수출에 미치는 어려움]

 

Over the past several decades, there have been some agreements to reduce the debt of poor nations, but other economic challenges (like trade barriers) remain. Nontariff trade measures, such as quotas, subsidies, and restrictions on exports, are increasingly prevalent and may be enacted for policy reasons having nothing to do with trade. However, they have a discriminatory effect on exports from countries that lack the resources to comply with requirements of nontariff measures imposed by rich nations. For example, the huge subsidies that rich nations give to their farmers make it very difficult for farmers in the rest of the world to compete with them. Another example would be domestic health or safety regulations, which, though not specifically targeting imports, could impose significant costs on foreign manufacturers seeking to conform to the importer's market. Industries in developing markets may have more difficulty absorbing these additional costs.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Economic Impact of Trade Barriers on Developing Nations 

2. How Nontariff Measures Disadvantage Developing Countries in Global Trade 

3. Trade Challenges for Poor Nations: The Burden of Subsidies and Regulations 

4. Reducing Debt but Raising Barriers: How Nontariff Measures Hinder Developing Economies 

 

Main Idea #1:

While debt reduction efforts exist, nontariff trade measures continue to disadvantage developing nations in global trade. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Quotas, subsidies, and domestic regulations create discriminatory barriers that poorer nations struggle to overcome due to limited resources, making it difficult for them to compete with subsidized farmers and conform to costly safety and health standards. 

 

Summary:

Despite debt reduction agreements, developing nations face discriminatory nontariff measures like quotas, subsidies, and domestic regulations that inhibit their exports. Rich nations' subsidies make competition challenging, while health and safety regulations impose significant costs, especially on industries in poorer countries with fewer resources to absorb these expenses. 

 

Key Points:

1. Trade barriers beyond tariffs disadvantage poorer nations in the global market. 

2. Rich nations' agricultural subsidies hinder competition from developing markets. 

3. Domestic health and safety regulations create extra costs for foreign manufacturers. 

4. Developing nations often lack the resources to comply with these costly trade measures.

 


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2 2023 06 – 31: 환경 규제가 혁신을 촉진한 사례]

 

In the course of his research on business strategy and the environment, Michael Porter noticed a peculiar pattern: Businesses seemed to be profiting from regulation. He also discovered that the stricter regulations were prompting more innovation than the weaker ones. The Dutch flower industry provides an illustration. For many years, the companies producing Holland's world-renowned tulips and other cut flowers were also contaminating the country's water and soil with fertilizers and pesticides. In 1991, the Dutch government adopted a policy designed to cut pesticide use in half by 2000 ― a goal they ultimately achieved. Facing increasingly strict regulation, greenhouse growers realized they had to develop new methods if they were going to maintain product quality with fewer pesticides. In response, they shifted to a cultivation method that circulates water in closed-loop systems and grows flowers in a rock wool substrate. The new system not only reduced the pollution released into the environment; it also increased profits by giving companies greater control over growing conditions.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How Stricter Regulations Drive Innovation: The Case of the Dutch Flower Industry 

2. Profiting from Regulation: Michael Porter's Insight into Environmental Business Strategy 

3. The Role of Regulation in Business Innovation: Lessons from Dutch Greenhouse Growers 

4. Environmental Regulations and Innovation: How the Dutch Flower Industry Transformed Itself 

 

Main Idea #1:

Michael Porter observed that stricter environmental regulations often lead to business innovation and profitability. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The Dutch flower industry adapted to strict pesticide regulations by developing a closed-loop water system and rock wool substrate, which reduced pollution while improving profitability through better control of growing conditions. 

 

Summary:

Michael Porter's research found that businesses often profit from stricter regulations. For instance, Dutch flower companies adapted to pesticide reduction targets by developing closed-loop water systems and rock wool substrates. These innovations reduced environmental pollution while increasing profitability by allowing greater control over growing conditions. 

 

Key Points:

1. Strict regulations can lead to innovation and increased profitability for businesses. 

2. The Dutch flower industry developed innovative, eco-friendly cultivation methods to meet pesticide reduction goals. 

3. Closed-loop water systems and rock wool substrates reduced pollution and improved profits. 

4. Michael Porter's observations highlight the unexpected benefits of strict environmental regulation on business strategy.

 


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2 2023 06 – 32: 노력보다 결과를 중요시하는 경향에 대한 비판]

 

It's hard to pay more for the speedy but highly skilled person, simply because there's less effort being observed. Two researchers once did a study in which they asked people how much they would pay for data recovery. They found that people would pay a little more for a greater quantity of rescued data, but what they were most sensitive to was the number of hours the technician worked. When the data recovery took only a few minutes, willingness to pay was low, but when it took more than a week to recover the same amount of data, people were willing to pay much more. Think about it: They were willing to pay more for the slower service with the same outcome. Fundamentally, when we value effort over outcome, we're paying for incompetence. Although it is actually irrational, we feel more rational, and more comfortable, paying for incompetence.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Perception of Value: Why We Pay More for Slower Services 

2. Misjudging Efficiency: How Time Spent Affects Perceived Value in Data Recovery 

3. Valuing Effort Over Outcome: The Irrationality Behind Paying for Incompetence 

4. Speed vs. Skill: Understanding Why Longer Work Times Command Higher Prices 

 

Main Idea #1:

People tend to value effort over outcome, often willing to pay more for slower services despite receiving the same results. 

 

Main Idea #2:

A study found that people were more willing to pay for data recovery when it took longer, revealing an irrational bias that associates longer working time with greater value, even if it reflects incompetence. 

 

Summary:

Despite the irrationality, people tend to pay more for slower data recovery services due to an inherent bias valuing effort over results. Research shows that people are more willing to pay higher prices for the same outcome when it takes longer to achieve, mistakenly associating extended work time with higher value and competence. 

 

Key Points:

1. People value effort over outcome, often willing to pay more for slower services. 

2. A study revealed people would pay more for data recovery that took longer. 

3. This bias leads to an irrational willingness to pay for slower, less efficient services. 

4. It reflects a misplaced belief that longer working times equate to higher value.

 


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2 2023 06 – 33: 환경과 교류를 통해 지적 성장이 일어남]

 

In adolescence many of us had the experience of falling under the sway of a great book or writer. We became entranced by the novel ideas in the book, and because we were so open to influence, these early encounters with exciting ideas sank deeply into our minds and became part of our own thought processes, affecting us decades after we absorbed them. Such influences enriched our mental landscape, and in fact our intelligence depends on the ability to absorb the lessons and ideas of those who are older and wiser. Just as the body tightens with age, however, so does the mind. And just as our sense of weakness and vulnerability motivated the desire to learn, so does our creeping sense of superiority slowly close us off to new ideas and influences. Some may advocate that we all become more skeptical in the modern world, but in fact a far greater danger comes from the increasing closing of the mind that burdens us as individuals as we get older, and seems to be burdening our culture in general.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Open Adolescent Mind: How Youthful Curiosity Shapes Lifelong Thinking 

2. Embracing New Ideas: How Age Closes Our Minds to Novel Influences 

3. The Closing of the Mind: Navigating Age-Related Declines in Intellectual Openness 

4. Lifelong Learning at Risk: Overcoming Intellectual Rigidity as We Age 

 

Main Idea #1:

During adolescence, our open minds absorb new ideas deeply, influencing our thought processes for decades. 

 

Main Idea #2:

With age, our sense of superiority often closes us off to new influences, posing a greater danger than skepticism by limiting intellectual growth both individually and culturally. 

 

Summary:

As adolescents, we are highly receptive to new ideas that shape our thinking for years to come. However, as we age, the mind tightens like the body, and feelings of superiority close us off to new influences. This closing of the mind threatens intellectual growth and poses a greater danger than skepticism, affecting individuals and society as a whole. 

 

Key Points:

1. Adolescents are deeply influenced by great books and writers due to their openness. 

2. This openness allows young minds to absorb valuable lessons from older generations. 

3. Aging brings about a sense of superiority that limits new intellectual influences. 

4. Closing the mind with age endangers individual growth and burdens cultural progress.

 


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2 2023 06 – 34: 대중 여론이 반드시 옳지 않을  있음]

 

Many people look for safety and security in popular thinking. They figure that if a lot of people are doing something, then it must be right. It must be a good idea. If most people accept it, then it probably represents fairness, equality, compassion, and sensitivity, right? Not necessarily. Popular thinking said the earth was the center of the universe, yet Copernicus studied the stars and planets and proved mathematically that the earth and the other planets in our solar system revolved around the sun. Popular thinking said surgery didn't require clean instruments, yet Joseph Lister studied the high death rates in hospitals and introduced antiseptic practices that immediately saved lives. Popular thinking said that women shouldn't have the right to vote, yet people like Emmeline Pankhurst and Susan B. Anthony fought for and won that right. We must always remember there is a huge difference between acceptance and intelligence. People may say that there's safety in numbers, but that's not always true.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Danger of Popular Thinking: Why Following the Crowd Isn't Always Right 

2. Challenging Popular Beliefs: How History Shows the Flaws in Majority Opinion 

3. Safety in Numbers: Separating Acceptance from Intelligence in Popular Thinking 

4. The Pitfalls of Popular Opinion: Learning from Copernicus, Lister, and Anthony 

 

Main Idea #1:

Many people find safety in popular thinking, believing it represents fairness and truth, but historical examples show that widely accepted beliefs are often flawed. 

 

Main Idea #2:

Copernicus, Lister, and women's suffrage activists like Emmeline Pankhurst challenged popular thinking to uncover truths that transformed society, demonstrating that acceptance doesn't always equate to intelligence. 

 

Summary:

Although popular thinking is often seen as safe and fair, historical figures like Copernicus, Lister, and Pankhurst showed that widely accepted beliefs can be flawed. They challenged these norms to bring about transformative changes, proving that following the crowd doesn't always lead to intelligent or correct outcomes. 

 

Key Points:

1. People assume popular thinking is fair and intelligent, but this isn't always the case. 

2. Copernicus disproved the belief that the Earth was the center of the universe. 

3. Lister saved lives by challenging the idea that surgery didn't require clean instruments. 

4. Pankhurst and Anthony fought against the belief that women shouldn't vote. 

5. There is a significant difference between acceptance and intelligence.

 


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2 2023 06 – 35: 런던 택시 운전사 자격 취득의 어려움과  이유]

 

Before getting licensed to drive a cab in London, a person has to pass an incredibly difficult test with an intimidating name ─ "The Knowledge." The test involves memorizing the layout of more than 20,000 streets in the Greater London area - a feat that involves an incredible amount of memory resources. In fact, fewer than 50 percent of the people who sign up for taxi driver training pass the test, even after spending two or three years studying for it! And as it turns out, the brains of London cabbies are different from non-cab-driving humans in ways that reflect their herculean memory efforts. In fact, the part of the brain that has been most frequently associated with spatial memory, the tail of the sea horse-shaped brain region called the hippocampus, is bigger than average in these taxi drivers.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Navigating London: How "The Knowledge" Transforms Taxi Drivers' Brains 

2. The Rigorous Challenge of "The Knowledge": Mapping London's Streets and Changing Minds 

3. London Cabbies and Their Brain Power: Understanding the Impact of "The Knowledge" Test 

4. The Cognitive Demands of Driving in London: How Taxi Drivers Develop Superior Spatial Memory 

 

Main Idea #1:

"The Knowledge" test requires London taxi drivers to memorize the city's layout, with fewer than half of trainees passing after years of preparation. 

 

Main Idea #2:

The intense memorization required for "The Knowledge" test changes London cabbies' brains, enlarging the hippocampus region associated with spatial memory. 

 

Summary:

To be a licensed London cab driver, one must pass "The Knowledge," a challenging test that requires memorizing over 20,000 streets. Less than half of those who attempt it succeed, even after years of studying. This intense preparation alters the brain structure, resulting in a larger hippocampus, the region responsible for spatial memory. 

 

Key Points:

1. "The Knowledge" test demands memorizing the layout of London's 20,000+ streets.

2. Less than 50% of taxi driver trainees pass after years of study. 

3. The hippocampus, associated with spatial memory, is significantly enlarged in London cabbies. 

4. London cabbies' brains reflect the intense cognitive demands of their training.

 


[
2 2023 06 – 36: 정책 수립  의도치 않은 결과에 대한 고려 필요성]

 

When evaluating a policy, people tend to concentrate on how the policy will fix some particular problem while ignoring or downplaying other effects it may have. Economists often refer to this situation as The Law of Unintended Consequences. For instance, suppose that you impose a tariff on imported steel in order to protect the jobs of domestic steelworkers. If you impose a high enough tariff, their jobs will indeed be protected from competition by foreign steel companies. But an unintended consequence is that the jobs of some autoworkers will be lost to foreign competition. Why? The tariff that protects steelworkers raises the price of the steel that domestic automobile makers need to build their cars. As a result, domestic automobile manufacturers have to raise the prices of their cars, making them relatively less attractive than foreign cars. Raising prices tends to reduce domestic car sales, so some domestic autoworkers lose their jobs.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding the Law of Unintended Consequences in Economic Policies

2. The Impact of Tariffs on Domestic Industries and Employment

3. Balancing Policy Decisions with Their Unintended Economic Effects

4. How Protectionist Policies Can Have Ripple Effects Across Industries

 

Main Idea #1:

Implementing a tariff on imported steel to protect domestic steelworkers' jobs can inadvertently lead to job losses in the domestic auto industry.

 

Main Idea #2:

Imposing tariffs on imported steel raises costs for domestic car manufacturers, making their cars more expensive and less competitive, ultimately reducing domestic car sales and leading to layoffs.

 

Summary:

Tariffs on imported steel may safeguard domestic steel jobs but also increase car production costs. Higher prices make domestic cars less competitive internationally, reducing sales and causing domestic autoworkers to lose jobs. Such outcomes exemplify the Law of Unintended Consequences.

 

Key Points:

1. People often overlook unintended consequences when evaluating policies.

2. Tariffs on imported steel protect domestic steelworkers' jobs but increase costs for automakers.

3. Higher car prices reduce domestic auto sales, causing job losses among domestic autoworkers.

 


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2 2023 06 – 37: 기후 변화로 인한 멸종 위기 동식물 사례 ]

 

Species that are found in only one area are called endemic species and are especially vulnerable to extinction. They exist on islands and in other unique small areas, especially in tropical rain forests where most species are highly specialized. One example is the brilliantly colored golden toad once found only in a small area of lush rain forests in Costa Rica's mountainous region. Despite living in the country's well-protected Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, by 1989, the golden toad had apparently become extinct. Much of the moisture that supported its rain forest habitat came in the form of moisture-laden clouds blowing in from the Caribbean Sea. But warmer air from global climate change caused these clouds to rise, depriving the forests of moisture, and the habitat for the golden toad and many other species dried up. The golden toad appears to be one of the first victims of climate change caused largely by global warming.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Climate Change and the Vulnerability of Endemic Species to Extinction 

2. How Global Warming Impacts Endemic Wildlife in Tropical Rain Forests 

3. The Fragile Existence of Endemic Species in Unique Habitats 

4. The Golden Toad: A Cautionary Tale of Climate Change Effects

 

Main Idea #1:

Endemic species, found in unique areas like islands and tropical rain forests, are especially susceptible to extinction due to their specialized habitats.

 

Main Idea #2:

The golden toad, once native to a specific region of Costa Rica's rain forest, went extinct due to climate change that dried up its cloud forest habitat by reducing moisture-laden clouds.

 

Summary:

Endemic species, like the golden toad once found only in Costa Rica's rain forest, are particularly prone to extinction. Climate change altered the cloud patterns that previously provided moisture to their habitat, causing the forest to dry up and leading to the toad's extinction. This highlights the threat of global warming to specialized species.

 

Key Points:

1. Endemic species are at higher risk of extinction because of their specialized habitats. 

2. The golden toad lived exclusively in Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. 

3. Climate change disrupted the moisture patterns that sustained its habitat, causing the forest to dry up.

4. The extinction of the golden toad exemplifies the harmful effects of global warming on biodiversity.

 


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2 2023 06 – 38: 통제된 실험 환경의 중요성]

 

The fundamental nature of the experimental method is manipulation and control. Scientists manipulate a variable of interest, and see if there's a difference. At the same time, they attempt to control for the potential effects of all other variables. The importance of controlled experiments in identifying the underlying causes of events cannot be overstated. In the real-uncontrolled-world, variables are often correlated. For example, people who take vitamin supplements may have different eating and exercise habits than people who don't take vitamins. As a result, if we want to study the health effects of vitamins, we can't merely observe the real world, since any of these factors (the vitamins, diet, or exercise) may affect health. Rather, we have to create a situation that doesn't actually occur in the real world. That's just what scientific experiments do. They try to separate the naturally occurring relationship in the world by manipulating one specific variable at a time, while holding everything else constant.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. The Critical Role of Manipulation and Control in Scientific Experiments 

2. Understanding Controlled Experiments: Separating Variables to Identify Causal Effects 

3. Isolating Variables to Identify Causes: The Foundation of Experimental Research 

4. Manipulation and Control: How Experiments Clarify Variable Relationships

 

Main Idea #1:

The experimental method relies on manipulating a specific variable while controlling for other factors to establish causal relationships.

 

Main Idea #2:

Controlled experiments are essential because real-world observations often involve correlated variables, which makes identifying the direct impact of a single variable difficult without isolating it.

 

Summary:

The experimental method is based on manipulating one variable while controlling others to identify causal effects. Controlled experiments are crucial because, in the uncontrolled real world, correlated factors can obscure the true causes of events. By isolating one variable at a time, scientists can uncover direct relationships.

 

Key Points:

1. Scientists manipulate one variable and control for others to find causal relationships. 

2. Controlled experiments reveal causes by eliminating correlations that confuse real-world observations.

3. Manipulating one variable at a time while controlling others creates unique experimental conditions. 

4. This process helps identify specific effects that would otherwise be hidden in natural settings.

 


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2 2023 06 – 39: 지중해식 식단의 건강상 이점]

 

Why do people in the Mediterranean live longer and have a lower incidence of disease? Some people say it's because of what they eat. Their diet is full of fresh fruits, fish, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. Individuals in these cultures drink red wine and use great amounts of olive oil. Why is that food pattern healthy? One reason is that they are eating a palette of colors. More and more research is surfacing that shows us the benefits of the thousands of colorful "phytochemicals"(phyto=plant) that exist in foods. These healthful, nonnutritive compounds in plants provide color and function to the plant and add to the health of the human body. Each color connects to a particular compound that serves a specific function in the body. For example, if you don't eat purple foods, you are probably missing out on anthocyanins, important brain protection compounds. Similarly, if you avoid greencolored foods, you may be lacking chlorophyll, a plant antioxidant that guards your cells from damage.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. How the Mediterranean Diet Promotes Longevity and Reduces Disease 

2. The Role of Plant Phytochemicals in the Mediterranean Diet's Health Benefits 

3. The Colorful Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet for a Longer Life 

4. Exploring the Health Benefits of Phytochemicals in Mediterranean Foods

 

Main Idea #1:

The Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and olive oil, is linked to longer life and lower disease rates.

 

Main Idea #2:

Phytochemicals, non-nutritive compounds that give plants their vibrant colors, are essential to health and found abundantly in the Mediterranean diet. Each color relates to a unique compound that serves a crucial function in the human body, protecting organs and cells.

 

Summary:

People in the Mediterranean live longer and have fewer diseases, partly due to their diet, which is rich in phytochemicals. These colorful compounds offer various health benefits, like anthocyanins for brain protection from purple foods and chlorophyll for cellular protection from green foods. The diverse colors in their diet directly support health.

 

Key Points:

1. The Mediterranean diet is linked to lower disease rates and longer life. 

2. It includes many colorful foods that contain phytochemicals. 

3. Each phytochemical color corresponds to compounds with specific health functions. 

4. Purple foods provide anthocyanins for brain protection, and green foods offer chlorophyll for cellular health.

 


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2 2023 06 – 40: 행동이 생각에 영향을 미치는 사례]

 

People behave in highly predictable ways when they experience certain thoughts. When they agree, they nod their heads. So far, no surprise, but according to an area of research known as "proprioceptive psychology," the process also works in reverse. Get people to behave in a certain way and you cause them to have certain thoughts. The idea was initially controversial, but fortunately it was supported by a compelling experiment. Participants in a study were asked to fixate on various products moving across a large computer screen and then indicate whether the items appealed to them. Some of the items moved vertically (causing the participants to nod their heads while watching), and others moved horizontally (resulting in a side-to-side head movement). Participants preferred vertically moving products without being aware that their "yes" and "no" head movements had played a key role in their decisions. -> In one study, participants responded favorably to products on a computer screen when they moved their heads up and down, which showed that their decisions were unconsciously influenced by their behavior.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Proprioceptive Psychology: How Behavior Influences Thought 

2. Understanding How Head Movements Affect Decision-Making 

3. The Reverse Influence of Actions on Thoughts in Proprioceptive Psychology 

4. Linking Behavior and Thought: Insights from Proprioceptive Psychology Research

 

Main Idea #1:

People's thoughts and decisions can be influenced by their physical actions, such as nodding their heads up and down or moving them side to side.

 

Main Idea #2:

A study demonstrated that participants favored products more when their head movements mimicked a nodding "yes," showing that unconscious physical behavior can affect preferences and decisions.

 

Summary:

People's physical actions influence their thoughts in predictable ways. A study showed that participants favored products more when their head movements resembled nodding "yes," revealing the unconscious influence of behavior on decision-making.

 

Key Points:

1. People's behaviors, like nodding or shaking their heads, affect their thoughts and decisions. 

2. Proprioceptive psychology studies how physical actions can shape mental processes. 

3. In an experiment, participants preferred products that caused them to nod their heads up and down. 

4. These findings reveal how unconscious behaviors can significantly influence decision-making.

 


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2 2023 06 – 41~42: 일상적 경험은 기억하기 어렵고 특별한 경험은 기억하기 쉬움]

 

Events or experiences that are out of ordinary tend to be remembered better because there is nothing competing with them when your brain tries to access them from its storehouse of remembered events. In other words, the reason it can be difficult to remember what you ate for breakfast two Thursdays ago is that there was probably nothing special about that Thursday or that particular breakfast ― consequently, all your breakfast memories combine together into a sort of generic impression of a breakfast. Your memory merges similar events not only because it's more efficient to do so, but also because this is fundamental to how we learn things ― our brains extract abstract rules that tie experiences together. This is especially true for things that are routine. If your breakfast is always the same ― cereal with milk, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee for instance ― there is no easy way for your brain to extract the details from one particular breakfast. Ironically, then, for behaviors that are routinized, you can remember the generic content of the behavior (such as the things you ate, since you always eat the same thing), but particulars to that one instance can be very difficult to call up (such as the sound of a garbage truck going by or a bird that passed by your window) unless they were especially distinctive. On the other hand, if you did something unique that broke your routine ― perhaps you had leftover pizza for breakfast and spilled tomato sauce on your dress shirt ― you are more likely to remember it.

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Understanding How Unique Events Stand Out in Our Memory 

2. How the Brain Blurs Routine Memories and Highlights the Unusual 

3. The Role of Routine and Novelty in Memory Formation 

4. Why Our Memory Blends Routine Events but Highlights Unique Experiences

 

Main Idea #1:

Our brains remember unique or out-of-the-ordinary experiences better because they have fewer similar events to compete with in memory.

 

Main Idea #2:

Routine activities, like eating the same breakfast daily, blur together in our memory as the brain combines similar events to extract common patterns. Only distinct details, like unusual meals or accidents, stand out clearly.

 

Summary:

Unusual events are easier to recall because they don't compete with similar memories. Routine experiences blend together, as the brain extracts patterns from similar events. Unique instances, like a spilled breakfast or an unexpected meal, stand out and are more memorable.

 

Key Points:

1. Unique events are easier to recall due to a lack of competing memories. 

2. Routine events blur together in memory because the brain extracts abstract patterns. 

3. Routine activities, like repetitive breakfasts, are stored as generic impressions. 

4. Breaking routine, like eating a different meal or encountering an accident, helps specific memories stand out.

 


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2 2023 06 – 43~45: 유명한 가수인 Henrietta 과거 경쟁자인 Amelia 도와주는 인도적인 행동에 대한 이야기]

 

Henrietta is one of the greatest "queens of song." She had to go through a severe struggle before she attained the enviable position as the greatest singer Germany had produced. At the beginning of her career she was hissed off a Vienna stage by the friends of her rival, Amelia. But in spite of this defeat, Henrietta endured until all Europe was at her feet. Many years later, when Henrietta was at the height of her fame, one day she was riding through the streets of Berlin. Soon she came across a little girl leading a blind woman. She was touched by the woman's helplessness, and she impulsively beckoned the child to her, saying "Come here, my child. Who is that you are leading by the hand?" The answer was, "That's my mother, Amelia Steininger. She used to be a great singer, but she lost her voice, and she cried so much about it that now she can't see anymore." Henrietta inquired their address and then told the child, "Tell your mother an old acquaintance will call on her this afternoon." She searched out their place and undertook the care of both mother and daughter. At her request, a skilled doctor tried to restore Amelia's sight, but it was in vain. But Henrietta's kindness to her former rival did not stop here. The next week she gave a benefit concert for the poor woman, and it was said that on that occasion Henrietta sang as she had never sung before. And who can doubt that with the applause of that vast audience there was mingled the applause of the angels in heaven who rejoice over the good deeds of those below?

 

 

Possible Titles:

1. Triumph and Compassion: Henrietta's Journey from Rivalry to Kindness 

2. From Defeat to Fame: Henrietta's Generosity Toward Her Former Rival 

3. Henrietta's Legacy: Overcoming Adversity and Showing Compassion in Song 

4. How Henrietta Transformed Rivalry into Support and Compassion

 

Main Idea #1:

Henrietta rose to prominence as one of Germany's greatest singers despite early struggles, including being jeered off stage by her rival's supporters.

 

Main Idea #2:

After becoming famous, Henrietta showed compassion to her former rival, Amelia, who had become blind, providing financial support and organizing a benefit concert to help her.

 

Summary:

Henrietta, once defeated by her rival Amelia's supporters, rose to fame and extended kindness to the now-blind Amelia by organizing a benefit concert to support her. Henrietta's journey from rivalry to generosity reflects her remarkable triumph and compassion.

 

Key Points:

1. Henrietta faced early career struggles but became one of Germany's greatest singers. 

2. Despite their rivalry, Henrietta cared for her blind former competitor, Amelia. 

3. She organized a benefit concert to support Amelia and her daughter. 

4. Henrietta's act of generosity showed her ability to rise above past conflicts.

 

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