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Silent Crisis of Literature What We Lose When We Stop Reading | Dr. Najeeba Arif | TEDxRiphah Intl U
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:54
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 ...
The True Power of a Book | Sophia Bastos de Oliveira | TEDxMaple Bear Ribeirão Preto Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 17:23
Can reading a book actually change your life in a public way. How many of you have traveled to different places without living in your city. How many of you have literally started characters who seem more young the people around you.>> Hi, my name is Sophia and tonight I'm going to tell you the truth of sometimes reading books help us understand more complex human emotions better than real life interactions. Fiction allows readers to step into the shows of characters from diverse backgrounds and experiences ...
Homo Lectio—The Reading Human | Robb Lauzon | TEDxJuniataCollege
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-17 17:29
Reading & Literacy - The industry emphasizes that reading, unlike romanticized views, is a technology that fundamentally shapes human cognition and understanding [1] - The industry acknowledges the historical concern, dating back to ancient Greece, that writing might weaken memory [1] - The industry highlights the importance of memory in reading, viewing books as extensions of memory and crucial for rapid information processing [1] - The industry draws on the ancient monastic practice of *lectio divina* (reading as listening) to advocate for receptive reading, where the text guides the reader without pre-conceived agendas [1] - The industry suggests that reading enables conscious thinking by facilitating the assimilation and synthesis of information in the prefrontal cortex [1] - The industry posits that literacy, historically, has enabled readers to perceive and engage with the personality of the speaker/author, shaping selfhood and character [1][2] Communication Technology & Generative AI - The industry recognizes the historical importance of printed media, even in its evolving electronic forms, and suggests learning from ancient monastic reading practices [2] - The industry emphasizes the human element of reading as particularly valuable in the age of generative AI, where concerns about the future of human roles are prevalent [2] - The industry uses the metaphor of "chewing the cud" (meditation) to describe the process of breaking down and understanding information from texts, ultimately leading to contemplation and deeper meaning [1][3]
Why should you read? | Gaeun Lee | TEDxHAFS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-27 16:55
When was it when was the last time you read a book. A week ago, two weeks, 3 weeks, a year ago. Or rather, when was the last time you voluntarily read a book and actually enjoyed it.Well, recently, I came across a book that was so breathtakingly amazing that I had the overwhelming urge to share it with someone. So, I went up to my mother and showed her the book. I sat in front of her next to to the TV and started rattling on about the characters, the plot, and how everything wo intricately together to creat ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-17 06:00
Have an end-of-year reading target to hit? Fear not, we have you covered. Here are some recent books to add to your list https://t.co/WPF6I4jthW ...
How We Can Design the Right Reading for Every Child | Daniel Handoko | TEDxSurabaya Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-16 15:11
[Music] Hello everyone. >> Today I want to share a story when I'm in the sixth grade. But before I tell you my story, um maybe you can answer this question from me.The question is, have you ever think how a trip to library changed your whole life. I give three chains to you to answer it. Okay, I guess there is there isn't anyone want to answer.So red let me to share my story first. It all started when I joined a program called lip experience where the first thing that we do was brainstorming to various prob ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-16 04:40
Have an end-of-year reading target to hit? Fear not, we have you covered. Here are some recent books to add to your list https://t.co/YNmb12yih7 ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-15 03:00
Have an end-of-year reading target to hit? Fear not, we have you covered. Here are some recent books to add to your list https://t.co/Yre4B2SFd4 ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-14 02:40
Book Recommendations - Recommends adding recent books to reading list to meet end-of-year target [1] - Provides a link to a list of recommended books [1]
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The Economist· 2025-10-12 23:20
Book Recommendations - Recommends adding recent books to reading list to meet end-of-year target [1] - Provides a link to a list of recommended books [1]