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Elon Musk· 2025-07-20 08:03
RT Tetsuo (@tetsuoai)Grok4’s Ani explains Multithreading vs. Multiprocessing in C. https://t.co/RkuMAoGiE1 ...
How reading shapes success | Saimon Sherwal | TEDxWestbourne Grammar Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 16:27
Dr. . Zeus once said, "The more you read, the more things you will know, and the more you learn, the more places you'll go." Sounds simple, right. But now, let me ask you this.When was the last time you read a book that wasn't for school or for work. Exactly. Now, let me tell you about a man, James Clear.You might know him as the author of Atomic Habits, a book on proven ways to build good habits. Well, James wasn't always a best-selling author. Once he was just a guy with a broken face, literally, he had s ...
Journey through words to worlds beyond borders | Elena Pertegaz | TEDxSAIS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 15:24
Travel & Culture Through Literature - The speaker shares her personal journey of reading and how it has allowed her to travel across borders, cultures, and time [1] - Reading was a passion since childhood, influenced by her grandfather's typewriter [2][3][4] - The speaker highlights the "Choose Your Own Adventure" book series and its impact on her [5] - Despite studying law, her love for reading and literature persisted [6] - The speaker shares novels that allowed her to travel to different areas, perspectives, and cultures from home [7] Book Recommendations & Cultural Insights - *Like Water for Chocolate* by Laura Esquivel transports readers to Mexico through a family love drama where food plays an important role [8][9] - *Half of a Yellow Sun* by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores identity, love, and conflict in Nigeria against the backdrop of Biafra's independence [10][11] - *The Sleepy Voice* by Dulce Chacón delves into the tragic events of the Spanish Civil War through testimonies of women imprisoned for their political ideas [11][12] - *Crime and Punishment* by Fyodor Dostoevsky offers insights into the human mind and the consequences of one's actions in Russia [13][14] - *Grass* by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim tells the story of a young Korean girl forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II [15] - *A Yellow House* explores the challenges faced by domestic helpers in Singapore [16][17] Concluding Thoughts - Books are vehicles for empathy and understanding, offering experiences beyond our reach [18][19]
