Japanese people are "too ignorant of the fear of capitalism."Marxism is entirely different from that of the Soviet Union and China. A)1)Japanese people dislike the words "socialism" and "Marx". However, according to Kohei Saito, an associa…

Kenichiro Mogi's views on qualia and artificial consciousness: Anyone who says the human mind can be easily transferred to a robot is a "fake". //Summary - Level-C2// Kenichiro Mogi, a neuroscientist, discusses in his book "Qualia and Arti…

[Viktor Frankl(1905 - 1997)] Even when you feel hopeless, there is still meaning to living. The life and thoughts of the psychiatrist and author of "Man's Search For Meaning: An Introduction to Logotherapy (Japanese Title: Night and Fog)" …

Thomas Mann on the artist vs the state Thomas Mann(1875-1955)OverviewBorn: June 6, 1875 · Lübeck [now Schleswig-Holstein], GermanyDied: August 12, 1955, · Kilchberg, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland (sclerosis of the arteries of the legs) Mini B…

"Displays are full of advertising" and "Even if civilisation collapses, you can still read paper books" are reasons why British elites' don't read books as e-books'.From "The best education provided by British elite schools" #2by Joe Norma…

Volume 1184: 'The effects of attunement, the horror of it', 4 Apr 2024 [Daily Tube Chief Diary and Breath Meditation]. //Summary - Level-C2// In an insightful lecture by Kono Youki-Teacher at a temple, participants explored the profound co…

Wellness is a billion-dollar cult. Now I see through it: The clean-living Instagrammer who learned to let go.What happened when one lifestyle influencer started eating what she liked? //Summary - Level-C2// Lee Tilghman, once a prominent w…

Paternalism Paternalism:What is paternalism? According to Kojien, paternalism is the idea that, for the benefit of another person, one should interfere with and restrict the other person's life and actions, regardless of the person's wishe…

People can connect with "infinity" by deciding what to do next. //Summary - Level-C2// Engaging with "infinity" through life's decisions involves mastering a state of flow by utilizing NEXT Action Prediction, Choice, and Execution, mirrori…

What is the meaning of life for you? Kenichiro Mogi reveals the secret to a long and happy life. 1)What is the meaning of life? If you were asked this question, many people would find it difficult to answer. This book, "IKIGAI: The Secret …

Sandwich Man goes to Hiroshima Hospital! Hospital Radio Highlights Interview Hospital Radio ~Hiroshima Red Cross/Atomic Bomb Hospital Edition~ 2024.2.24 1)"Hospital Radio" is a documentary about Sandwich Man, who opens a radio station in a…

1984 vs Brave New World - How Freedom Dies Orwell in "1984": "1984" is a dystopian science fiction novel by British author George Orwell, published in 1949. Modern societies increasingly resemble the dystopian future Orwell envisioned in "…

Tracy Isaacs, Moral Responsibility in Collective Contexts, Oxford University Press, 2011, 204pReviewed by Matt King, St. Bonaventure University //Summary - Level-C1// Matt King reviews Tracy Isaacs's work "Moral Responsibility in Collectiv…

Is OCD a status among celebrities? 1)A startling discovery has been made that it has become the status quo among celebrities to describe themselves as having OCD. 2)OCD is a type of mental illness in which a person repeats irrational actio…

Psychotherapy for OCD Adapted from the website of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundationhttps://iocdf.org/ 1)Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBT) is the psychotherapeutic treatment of choice for children, adolescents and adults with OCD.…

What is OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)? OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)Obsessive:Of the nature of an obsession. Compulsive:Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one against one's conscious wishes. Disorder…

Can you trust your memory? This neuroscientist isn't so sure | André Fenton //Summary - Level-C2// Neuroscientist André Fenton explores the dynamic interplay between memory, perception, and reality. Fenton argues that memories are not fixe…

Habits of people who can always live positively even when faced with challenging events - 2024.1.16 A)1)If you avoid sickness, death and poverty, you will be unhappy. Even if you think you are ignorant or stupid, be satisfied. As a life le…

No. 1080 "How to get your ideal country" 2023/12/22 //Summary - Level-C2// The text discusses achieving an ideal country through personal and collective efforts. Emphasising the dream-like nature of existence, it advocates purifying one's …

No. 76 "The Difficulty of Altruism" 2021/3/23 [Daily Director's Diary and Breathing Meditation] //Summary - Level-C2// In search of altruism, a young man's Buddhist practice is challenged by Master Genpo Yamamoto. Asa Ito's book on altruis…

No. 1058 "Life Full of Heaven and Earth" 2023/11/30 1)I was giving a lecture on Mumonkan, and I was learning the koan of the Eighth Rule of Kanzhongzosha.This question was put to monks in training by Yoshika Tsukian. The person named Gekia…

What Is Zen? What is Zen? Zen is another name for the mind. The state of mind free from attachment to a single thought is called Zen meditation, which refers to the sense of enlightenment. Although our minds are originally pure "enlightene…

No. 1036 "Conversation with Professor Obitsu" 2023/11/8 1)Ryoichi Obitsu is a very famous doctor.He is 87 years old and was born in 1930. He graduated from the University of Tokyo Medical School and worked at Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Ho…

The Power of the Present is in the Tense //Summary -Level-A2// Using the present tense in storytelling is powerful. It engages listeners mentally, emotionally, and physically. It signals "story time," capturing attention and imagination. P…

Loneliness and Fictional Relationships Lonely people without a close network of family and friends often form close bonds with their favourite TV characters. And, the lonelier the person, the closer the bonds tend to be. This was the main …

What is the Russian folk tale 'Ivan the Fool' about? Which part is 'silly' - summary, lessons and quotes. Ivan the Fool is a novel by the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. It is also known as a typical Russian folk tale, but do you know wh…

Phil Zuckerman: "Religion is in decline all over the world." 1)A religion said to have declined with modernisation. But in some parts of the world, right-wing Christianity and Islamic fundamentalism are now gaining significant power in pol…

997th "What is Death?" 2023/9/30 [Daily Abbot Diary and Breathing Meditation] - Rinzai Sect Engakuji Sect Abbot Nanrei Yokota Roshi 1)It is well known that Confucius said, "I don't know life yet, and I don't know death yet."We don't know a…

A super simple explanation by Kitaro Nishida 1)Today, I want to introduce you to the most famous Japanese philosopher. I think he is the most famous Japanese philosopher in the world. This person's name is Kitaro Nishida (1870-1945). He wa…

Rhetoric - Aristotle: A dangerous way of communicating that moves people //Summary -Level-C2// Aristotle's work on rhetoric offers timeless insights into the art of persuasion relevant to public speakers, managers and job seekers alike. Th…