Helping others “slows brain ageing”, study finds 1)‘Forgetfulness increases with age, and that's just the way it is.’ Many people may think this way. However, recent research from the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) suggests that…

The “Great Emperor”, the “Apostate”, the “Architect of Evil”: figures who colour the history of the Roman Empire. Remove the “Christian” lens and they appear so different! //Summary - Level-B2// Christianity spread rapidly in the troubled …

Before It's Too Late: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents' Curses and Liberate Yourself... Or Face a Lifetime of Damnation[Overbearing Parents, People You Dislike, People Who Love You] //Summary - Level-B2// This text explains that unreso…

The World's #1 Fasting Expert: The Hidden Link Between Cancer and Fasting //Summary - Level-B2//The video explains that Dr Alan Goldhamer studies therapeutic fasting, especially medically supervised water-only fasting. It states that fasti…

How to Recognise Your Ideal Partner According to Kukai’s Teachings //Summary - Level-B2// This video explains how to choose an ideal life partner based on the teachings of the Buddhist monk Kukai. It says that a good partner is not just “f…

Can you be happy if you only do what you love? The words of a Living National Treasure reveal the truth behind my 'discomfort'. //Summary - Level-B2// The text challenges the notion that happiness stems from doing only what we love. It arg…

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Statue of Aristotle in front of the main building of the Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg. The statue was erected in 1921. The Greek text on the base reads "Aristotle." Why AI Can’t Amplify Your Thinking.…

Even if you appear cold, you should keep your distance. //Summary - Level-B2// People need both solitude and connection, but getting too close can lead to dependence and emotional exhaustion. Schopenhauer suggested standing on your own and…

Is “Mozart makes you smarter” an urban myth? — The actual relationship between classical music and the brain //Summary - Level-B2// The idea that “Mozart makes you smarter” is mostly a myth. The original 1993 study showed only a slight imp…

What extraordinary individuals think in adversity... The remarkable words spoken by Shohei Ohtani when undergoing surgery on his right armIt is precisely in adversity that one discovers one's own strength //Summary - Level-B2// Adversity h…

What kind of group are the Seven Lucky Gods? Introducing their blessings and characteristics by country of origin! Ebisu-sama [Gods of Japanese Origin Edition] 1)The Seven Lucky Gods, symbolising good fortune and long popular as auspicious…

The tragedy of John MearsheimerHow the American realist became the world’s most hated thinker. //Summary - Level-B2// John Mearsheimer, a political scientist at the University of Chicago, is one of the most controversial thinkers in intern…

To end the blood feuds... Emperor Tenmu devised the mechanism of the “power tournament” //Summary - Level-B2// Emperor Tenmu sought to end endless blood feuds by creating the “power tournament,” where the strongest leader ruled jointly wit…

The Courage to Stay in a Good Mood //Summary - Level-B2// The text explains that managing your own mood is key to living well. You can’t control others, but you can control how you feel. Staying cheerful requires energy and conscious effor…

How to turn reading into learning? Improving your writing skills with output strategies //Summary - Level-B2// The text explains how to turn reading into learning by using writing as an output strategy. Simply reading is not enough; you mu…

A study of Chapter 1 of Deleuze and Aristotle’s "Difference and Repetition" - Deleuze critiques Aristotle: real difference is dynamic and creative, not bound by identity, purpose, or fixed categories. //Summary - Level-B2// Deleuze, in Dif…

Final Chapter: What Nourishes the Roots of Vitality //Summary - Level-B2// The text argues that vitality is not about willpower but about a sense of fulfilment rooted in spirituality. True strength comes from feeling connected to something…

Why the Lack of Beauty is Destroying Society //Summary - Level-B2// The text argues that modern society has lost its sense of beauty, replacing it with ugliness, utility, and shocking content. Philosophers like Roger Scruton and Dostoevsky…

Lévi-Strauss's 'structure' is not uniformity, but instead directly linked to diversity. //Summary - Level-B2// Structure, according to Lévi-Strauss, is not about making things uniform. It is a way of understanding the world by examining bo…

Why have we lost our sense of 'iki'? Learning from Edo aesthetics: Human relations in the age of social media. //Summary - Level-B2(ChatGPT5)// In Edo Japan, “iki” meant a style of life with three parts: subtle charm (allure), strong self-…

[Masterpiece] The Savage Mind by Lévi-Strauss: Learning from the 20th Century's Greatest Anthropologist about the Incredible Ability Sleeping Within You. Neolithic Thinking //Summary// 1. The Foundation of All Thought: Challenging Western …

No. 1663 "No Tongue" July 27, 2025 [Daily Abbot's Diary and Breathing Meditation] //Summary - Level-B2// In this diary, Abbot Yokota Nanrei reflects on the Heart Sutra and Mumon Roshi’s teachings about “emptiness.” Emptiness doesn’t mean “…

[Classic Book] The Ego and the Unconscious | Jung: Break the Endless "Curse of Inferiority Complex." ~Learn from a Master of Psychology How to Deal with Negative Emotions~ //Summary - Level-B2// Carl Jung’s The Ego and the Unconscious expl…

[Sealed Memories] What is the "dark side of Japanese culture" that Kunio Yanagita discovered in "Yokai"? (A thorough explanation of his classic work "Yokai Talk") //Summary - Level-B2// Japanese folklorist Kunio Yanagita believed that yoka…

[People of the Other World] A place where gods and demons live ── What is the mystery of the sacred mountain as unravelled by Kunio Yanagita? (A thorough explanation of "Life in the Mountains") //Summary - Level-B2// Japanese folklorist Ku…

[Part 2] The surprising ways of thinking of people who are "visually inspired" and a new world of talent Should we share moving experiences with others in words? Won't emotions be destroyed if they are put into words? //Summary - Level-B2/…

A prescription for modern loneliness: 5 ways to acquire small talk skills and increase happiness //Summary - Level-B2// Even just a few words of small talk with strangers can boost happiness and reduce loneliness. Today, many people feel i…

The exceptional abilities possessed by 1% of humanity - perfect pitch, synesthesia, intuitive memory, and the whole story of this amazing world //Summary - Level-B2// Approximately 1% of people possess rare brain abilities that enable them…

Golf is a device for visualizing hierarchy //Summary - Level-B2// The text explains that modern success depends more on hierarchy than effort or money. Abenomics primarily benefited asset owners, rather than workers. Wealth gained by luck,…

'It's okay if you don't try hard.' Why the Illustrated Tannisho continues to be supported by many people: 'So interesting, you won't be able to sleep!' //Summary - Level-B2// The Illustrated Tannisho remains popular because it offers comfo…