Dr. Najeeba Arif shed light on the silent crisis facing literature today, emphasizing the cultural and intellectual void created when reading declines. Her talk delved into the profound impact of literature on empathy, critical thinking, and society, urging audiences to rediscover the transformative power of the written word. Prof. Dr Najeeba Arif is an eminent scholar, creative writer, critic and researcher. Her major field of specialization is Archival Research. She has discovered, edited and published ab ...

RT foks (@ExaltedFoks)My algorithm has finally made its way into literature twitter (LT) and I genuinely cannot believe how esoteric these picks are. Deep discussion on books with three Goodreads reviews. Original French novels everywhere. It’s a beautiful sight to behold ...

A collection of Eudora Welty’s letters with a friend and literary confidant offers a glimpse into the writer’s intimate but intellectually expansive world. https://t.co/kl9oC93CAQ ...

Core Argument - Literature can help overcome bigotry by forcing people to imagine injustice [1] - Art "can re-read the world" [1]

Humanities & Education - The humanities are facing a decline, with a Yale student newspaper noting a 50% drop in humanities degrees in recent years [4] - A university in Canterbury's decision to stop offering English literature is lamented, raising concerns about the future of the discipline [4] - Students find meaning in life through relationships, doing good, hard work, and spirituality, aligning with ancient literature and AI-reviewed research [8][9][10] - Literature, like the Epic of Gilgamesh, offers tools for understanding existential questions and connecting with human history [7][13] - The word "palimpsest" is used as a metaphor for the humanities, where the old manuscript is being scraped away, questioning the future of the discipline [14][17] AI & Technology - AI is revolutionizing writing and superimposing itself on the legacy of thousands of years of the written word, questioning what it means for humans to create [18] - AI was consulted to conduct a literature review of empirical research about what humans report provides purpose or meaning in their lives [9] - Citations from ChatGPT were checked to ensure they were not hallucinated [10] Personal Reflection & Storytelling - The speaker shares their love for words and language, highlighting their power to connect us [4] - The speaker uses the word "palimpsest" from Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" as a metaphor for the state of the humanities [14][15][16] - The speaker implores the audience to stay connected to human history and survey the purposes others have found, even if the humanities are not their calling [19]

[موسیقی] گاه زخمی که به پا داشتام زیر و بم‌های زمین را به من آموخته است. فکر می‌کردم که چهجوری صحبتمو شروع کنم. همین جا که من نگه داشتن که اینو روشنش کنن این شعر سراب سپری به ذهنم رسید آقای دکتر شیری کجا میشه آقا سن که از ۵۰ بگذره این میشه حالا برسه به ۵۰ که اونه من فکر نمی‌کردم تنها کسیهم که باید بشینم وگرنه نمی‌گفتن برای من صندلی بذارن ولی خب اینجوری راحت‌تره قراره حالا حالا‌ها من صحبت کنم چون دیگه آخر جلسه هم هست دیگه بعضی جلسات با دعوا تموم میشه حالا این جلسه انشاالله بهخیر و خوشی خیلی از صبح از ظهر در ...

Crime Incident - Between April 2022 and November 2023, approximately 170 first editions of 19th-century Russian writers' works were stolen [1] Industry Focus - The article focuses on the theft of valuable first editions, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities in the rare book and manuscript industry [1]

Key Personnel & Roles - The document introduces the current Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Director of the Global Chinese Writing Center at National Taiwan Normal University [1] - The individual is a poet and digital humanities researcher [1] Research Focus - The research focuses on how digital technology transforms literary creation and reading methods [1] - The research is dedicated to promoting digital literature in education and public culture [1] AI and Literature - The lecture will analyze how AI interacts with literature from the perspective of a poet and writer [1]

Isabel Allende is one of the most read and revered contemporary Spanish-language authors. Her 29 books have sold more than 80 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. (Photo: Lori Barra) #ForbesOver50 Lifestyle: https://t.co/ryzJggdEeO https://t.co/rjEfaG7v0m ...

Author Overview - Isabel Allende is a highly read and respected contemporary Spanish-language author [1] - Her books have sold over 80 million copies [1] - Her works have been translated into more than 40 languages [1]