TED
Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
Summary
You must be tired. You'll be busy and get stressed. Although you might deal with your stress in your ways, you wouldn't take any time out to look after your mind. According to research, your minds are lost in thought almost 47 percent of the time when it's half of your life.
This time, the speaker shows us scientifically proven technique. That's meditation. You can have a new perspective. Step back and familiarize yourself with the present moment. See your all thoughts which include good and bad thing clearly but you should relax and focus on your mind.
Although you need to know how to meditate and exercise, you can get a new experience, calm and clarity in your life by mastering taking 10 minutes meditation he had showen. You'll change your life more.
Words in this story
meditation /noun/ meditate /verb/ the action or practice of meditating.
mindful / conscious or aware of something.
potential / having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
dull / lacking interest or excitement or brightness. boring, insignificant
spontaneous /adj/ performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
a spontaneous action,
with spontaneous applause,
having a high-angle view or bird's-eye view / overlooking; looking down at.
4.29.2016
Confessions of a depressed comic
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Kevin Breel: Confessions of a depressed comic
Summary
The speaker Kevin Breel doesn't look like depressed, but he is struggling intensely with depression. In his life, it seemes that there are two people. One who he is everyone else sees. Another who he is, is that only he sees and struggling with depression.
It's hidden for six years because many people don't know about depression well, it's not happy. It's not seen on social media and not discussed also.
However, he resized that it should be changed by everyone and him. Fighting together with them is one of the solution. We're the equal human who are not perfect, but we can believe in others and ourselves. And then, we can be ourselves who we are. We have to accept ourselves and understand each other. Don't avoid these problems. People have the power that they believe. We have to be grateful to be alive.
Words in this story
depression /noun/ depressed /adj/ a feeling of sadness, or mental illness that causes long periods of unhappiness.
ignorance /noun/ ignore/verb/ ignorant /adj/ lack of knowledge or information.
procrastination /noun/ the action of delaying or postponing something.
Kevin Breel: Confessions of a depressed comic
Summary
The speaker Kevin Breel doesn't look like depressed, but he is struggling intensely with depression. In his life, it seemes that there are two people. One who he is everyone else sees. Another who he is, is that only he sees and struggling with depression.
It's hidden for six years because many people don't know about depression well, it's not happy. It's not seen on social media and not discussed also.
However, he resized that it should be changed by everyone and him. Fighting together with them is one of the solution. We're the equal human who are not perfect, but we can believe in others and ourselves. And then, we can be ourselves who we are. We have to accept ourselves and understand each other. Don't avoid these problems. People have the power that they believe. We have to be grateful to be alive.
Words in this story
depression /noun/ depressed /adj/ a feeling of sadness, or mental illness that causes long periods of unhappiness.
ignorance /noun/ ignore/verb/ ignorant /adj/ lack of knowledge or information.
procrastination /noun/ the action of delaying or postponing something.
4.28.2016
It's time for "The Talk"
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Julia Sweeney: It's time for "The Talk"
Impression
This is the story when the speaker was asked some questions by her kid about reproduction but it's funny. If all parernts can answer like her, I think that many family's problems might be solved.
What they talked about was not only reproduction but also adoption.
I felt culture shock after I read this article, because I think that no one will talk about those things like her in Japan, and Japanese adults won't talk about that.
It's wonderful to be able to talk about something like that.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Do you remember when you were young, how did your parents teach you about human reproduction? What were some metaphors they used about the whole process?
Yes, I do. they didn't explain. and said to me, "If you are much older, you'll understand naturally. If no one tells you that, you'll be able to know." I only said, "I see."
The metaphor is that animals don't have the words but they can lay eggs naturally. Human is the same. If no one tells you, you'll be able to know it.
2.If you will have a child asking you questions about reproduction, how will you explain it to them in a way that a child can understand?
I don't have ideas. However, I don't want to do something my parents did. It's irresponsible. If I will have a child, I think that I have to tell them having children are essential.
3.Why is it important for parents to educate their child about reproduction?
We have to avoid an unwanted pregnancy or some disease.
Words in this story
hat on / perform or put on a play.
adopted / legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own.
Julia Sweeney: It's time for "The Talk"
Impression
This is the story when the speaker was asked some questions by her kid about reproduction but it's funny. If all parernts can answer like her, I think that many family's problems might be solved.
What they talked about was not only reproduction but also adoption.
I felt culture shock after I read this article, because I think that no one will talk about those things like her in Japan, and Japanese adults won't talk about that.
It's wonderful to be able to talk about something like that.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Do you remember when you were young, how did your parents teach you about human reproduction? What were some metaphors they used about the whole process?
Yes, I do. they didn't explain. and said to me, "If you are much older, you'll understand naturally. If no one tells you that, you'll be able to know." I only said, "I see."
The metaphor is that animals don't have the words but they can lay eggs naturally. Human is the same. If no one tells you, you'll be able to know it.
2.If you will have a child asking you questions about reproduction, how will you explain it to them in a way that a child can understand?
I don't have ideas. However, I don't want to do something my parents did. It's irresponsible. If I will have a child, I think that I have to tell them having children are essential.
3.Why is it important for parents to educate their child about reproduction?
We have to avoid an unwanted pregnancy or some disease.
Words in this story
hat on / perform or put on a play.
adopted / legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own.
Want to innovate? Become a “now-ist”
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Joi Ito: Want to innovate? Become a “now-ist”
Summary
The speaker is a Japanese man. when a big earthquake hit East Japan and the nuclear accident occurred, he was in Cambridge. He was worried and wanted to know about the radiation and if his family were safe or not. He decided to figure out those into his own hands. He sort of loosely formed a group on the Internet to measure the radiation and to get the data out to everybody else. The group was a bunch of amateurs but they didn't know what they were doing. However, the network power helped them.
He realized that the network after the internet, changed common sense which you had done before and showed new principles. By using the Internet, you can use the power of pull. This is the bottom-up innovation idea of pulling resources from the network as you need. You don't need to plan everything, you don't need to stock everything and you don't need to be prepared. From now, it's more important to focus on being connected and always learning. Focus on now, you'll make an invention. You should be now-ist.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. How did he know about its radiological dosage?
He thought that on the Internet, there must be a lot of people like him who wants to figure out about radiological dosage. He sort of loosely formed a group on the Internet, measured the radiation and got the data out to everybody else.
2. What causes the innovation of the system?/ What causes the system of innovation?
The Internet causes the innovation of the system.
3. What is the new system of innovation that he suggested?
The new system of innovation that he suggested is the bottom-up innovation. Without preparing all thing, you can use the power of pull. This is the idea of pulling resources from the network as you need. It's different for previous idea to stock it in the center and control everything.
4. What is the difference between the current and recent education? What should we learn from it？
The recent education was thought that it's what people do to you. It makes you memorize something before they let you go out and play. However, the current education is thought that learning means that you have to do it by yourself.
Now, learning is what you do to yourself. We should know how to learn.
Words in this story
figure out / to understand or solve something
fallout / the radioactive dust in the air after a nuclear device explodes. the unpleasant results or effects of an action or event.
go on / to continue,to happen
Joi Ito: Want to innovate? Become a “now-ist”
Summary
The speaker is a Japanese man. when a big earthquake hit East Japan and the nuclear accident occurred, he was in Cambridge. He was worried and wanted to know about the radiation and if his family were safe or not. He decided to figure out those into his own hands. He sort of loosely formed a group on the Internet to measure the radiation and to get the data out to everybody else. The group was a bunch of amateurs but they didn't know what they were doing. However, the network power helped them.
He realized that the network after the internet, changed common sense which you had done before and showed new principles. By using the Internet, you can use the power of pull. This is the bottom-up innovation idea of pulling resources from the network as you need. You don't need to plan everything, you don't need to stock everything and you don't need to be prepared. From now, it's more important to focus on being connected and always learning. Focus on now, you'll make an invention. You should be now-ist.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. How did he know about its radiological dosage?
He thought that on the Internet, there must be a lot of people like him who wants to figure out about radiological dosage. He sort of loosely formed a group on the Internet, measured the radiation and got the data out to everybody else.
2. What causes the innovation of the system?/ What causes the system of innovation?
The Internet causes the innovation of the system.
3. What is the new system of innovation that he suggested?
The new system of innovation that he suggested is the bottom-up innovation. Without preparing all thing, you can use the power of pull. This is the idea of pulling resources from the network as you need. It's different for previous idea to stock it in the center and control everything.
4. What is the difference between the current and recent education? What should we learn from it？
The recent education was thought that it's what people do to you. It makes you memorize something before they let you go out and play. However, the current education is thought that learning means that you have to do it by yourself.
Now, learning is what you do to yourself. We should know how to learn.
Words in this story
figure out / to understand or solve something
fallout / the radioactive dust in the air after a nuclear device explodes. the unpleasant results or effects of an action or event.
go on / to continue,to happen
4.26.2016
What adults can learn from kids
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Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids
Summary
The speaker is an American child prodigy. When she was seven, her first book, Flying Fingers, was published around the world. And from there, she makes a speech in front of a lot of people. What she want to say today is that the adults should learn and take into account the wishes of the young people. Learning between grown-ups and the kids should be reciprocal.
However, in the world, the adults make irrational demands or exhibit irresponsible behavior. It's like the act that adults say to the kids "Din't do that." Kids have to follow the adults.
The kids have the boundaries of possibility, wonderful imagination and they are the leaders of tomorrow. They have new hopeful ideas also. The world and new ears need opportunities for new leaders and new ideas. It'll come from the kids. Give the kids more opportunities to lead and succeed. It'll lead to solving the world problems.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. What do you think is the important role of young kids in our society?
I think that the important role of young kids in our society is to study.
2. What was your childhood dream?
My childhood dream was to work, even if I get married or have kids.
3. What are the positive and negative things about being a kid?
The positive things about being a kid is to have many opportunities to study. In Japan, there are many good schools and Japanese kids can study many things as much as they want.
The negative things about being a kid is to have to follow the adults.
4. What were some experiences that you had when you were young which molded you as a person?
The experience that I had when I was young which molded me as a person is to forbid me doing something.
5. What was the most important lesson your parents taught you?
The most important lesson my parents taught me is not to depend on others.
I must do all things I need.
Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids
Summary
The speaker is an American child prodigy. When she was seven, her first book, Flying Fingers, was published around the world. And from there, she makes a speech in front of a lot of people. What she want to say today is that the adults should learn and take into account the wishes of the young people. Learning between grown-ups and the kids should be reciprocal.
However, in the world, the adults make irrational demands or exhibit irresponsible behavior. It's like the act that adults say to the kids "Din't do that." Kids have to follow the adults.
The kids have the boundaries of possibility, wonderful imagination and they are the leaders of tomorrow. They have new hopeful ideas also. The world and new ears need opportunities for new leaders and new ideas. It'll come from the kids. Give the kids more opportunities to lead and succeed. It'll lead to solving the world problems.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. What do you think is the important role of young kids in our society?
I think that the important role of young kids in our society is to study.
2. What was your childhood dream?
My childhood dream was to work, even if I get married or have kids.
3. What are the positive and negative things about being a kid?
The positive things about being a kid is to have many opportunities to study. In Japan, there are many good schools and Japanese kids can study many things as much as they want.
The negative things about being a kid is to have to follow the adults.
4. What were some experiences that you had when you were young which molded you as a person?
The experience that I had when I was young which molded me as a person is to forbid me doing something.
5. What was the most important lesson your parents taught you?
The most important lesson my parents taught me is not to depend on others.
I must do all things I need.
4.24.2016
Work-life balance
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Yoshie Komuro: Work-life balance
Summary
For your work, it's important to have good ideas and motivation. It'll come from high quality and satisfying your personal time.
In Japan, many people work long hours every day. It's higher than any other countries.
The speaker says that people limit the working hours, it doesn't lead to productivity declined and competitiveness.
Increasing people who can come back home early from their work, will lead to having their private time. They can take care of their children or elderly parents. Their private life will be satisfying, create good ideas and motivation more. Companies where those people are will grow up and they can hire more good people even if they work short time. Many people who are both male, female, younger, and older can work, and there are various ways of working, its country won't have trouble with a financial burden on the government.
If Just one problem that Japanese people work long hours every day is solved, Japanese piled-up problems will be solved.
Now, you have to rethink about your work-life balance.
Mispronounce words in this story
diminish / reduce, decrease, lower.
competent / having the necessary ability,
compete / take part.
correlate / tie, have a mutual relationship.
employee, employer / worker, manager,
varied, noun. various, adj. variety, noun. / several,
welfare / the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
Yoshie Komuro: Work-life balance
Summary
For your work, it's important to have good ideas and motivation. It'll come from high quality and satisfying your personal time.
In Japan, many people work long hours every day. It's higher than any other countries.
The speaker says that people limit the working hours, it doesn't lead to productivity declined and competitiveness.
Increasing people who can come back home early from their work, will lead to having their private time. They can take care of their children or elderly parents. Their private life will be satisfying, create good ideas and motivation more. Companies where those people are will grow up and they can hire more good people even if they work short time. Many people who are both male, female, younger, and older can work, and there are various ways of working, its country won't have trouble with a financial burden on the government.
If Just one problem that Japanese people work long hours every day is solved, Japanese piled-up problems will be solved.
Now, you have to rethink about your work-life balance.
Mispronounce words in this story
diminish / reduce, decrease, lower.
competent / having the necessary ability,
compete / take part.
correlate / tie, have a mutual relationship.
employee, employer / worker, manager,
varied, noun. various, adj. variety, noun. / several,
welfare / the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
Hope invites
TED
Tsutomu Uematsu: Hope invites
Summary
The speaker has believed a phrase: "Hope invites" since he was little and still now. His mother told him that. He has become doing his dream work which he's loved airplane and rockets since he was a child. It's because he continues to believe its meaning that it will come true if you are hoping for it.
However, he had given up on it many times. People around him told him, ʺIt's impossible, anyway.ʺ Even teachers told him that: "It's impossible. You can't do it." He had questions what a dream was and it's wrong to pursue what people couldn't do that time, as a dream. He thought that for people, just a stable company was a good one where they might not use their skills.
He realized that people who wouldn't make anything new, told him that. They who have never tried something, made the judgment. The dream should be to pursue what people can't do now. Something that people can get money without difficulty is not dream. People all were born without the knowledge of giving up. Probably, when they heard the phrase: ʺIt's impossible, anyway," they start to give up but it'd take away their confidence also.
He decided to eliminate it. It'll lead to solving other world problems. If the person says or hears ʺThat's impossible,ʺ give them one phrase,: "Try this way instead, and there is something to do for you definitely. This is the better phrase that helps and cheers you.
It won't be wrong to fail, run away, and not to be able to do anything perfectly. Being incomplete is much better than doing nothing or not being able to do anything. Don't blame yourself and give up on your dream. Continue to believe your dream. Hope invites and use the phrase: "Try this way instead," each other.
How wonderful it would be, if everyone's dream will come true. You can do it because there's a meaning in this encounter.
Mispronounce words in this story
conceited / excessively proud of oneself, vain.
foster / denoting someone that has a specified family connection through fostering rather than birth
deprive / pick up, take up
hindering / obstruct
irresponsible / not showing a proper sense of responsibility.
incomplete / unfinished
definitely / déf(ə)nətli/ without doubt
Tsutomu Uematsu: Hope invites
Summary
The speaker has believed a phrase: "Hope invites" since he was little and still now. His mother told him that. He has become doing his dream work which he's loved airplane and rockets since he was a child. It's because he continues to believe its meaning that it will come true if you are hoping for it.
However, he had given up on it many times. People around him told him, ʺIt's impossible, anyway.ʺ Even teachers told him that: "It's impossible. You can't do it." He had questions what a dream was and it's wrong to pursue what people couldn't do that time, as a dream. He thought that for people, just a stable company was a good one where they might not use their skills.
He realized that people who wouldn't make anything new, told him that. They who have never tried something, made the judgment. The dream should be to pursue what people can't do now. Something that people can get money without difficulty is not dream. People all were born without the knowledge of giving up. Probably, when they heard the phrase: ʺIt's impossible, anyway," they start to give up but it'd take away their confidence also.
He decided to eliminate it. It'll lead to solving other world problems. If the person says or hears ʺThat's impossible,ʺ give them one phrase,: "Try this way instead, and there is something to do for you definitely. This is the better phrase that helps and cheers you.
It won't be wrong to fail, run away, and not to be able to do anything perfectly. Being incomplete is much better than doing nothing or not being able to do anything. Don't blame yourself and give up on your dream. Continue to believe your dream. Hope invites and use the phrase: "Try this way instead," each other.
How wonderful it would be, if everyone's dream will come true. You can do it because there's a meaning in this encounter.
Mispronounce words in this story
conceited / excessively proud of oneself, vain.
foster / denoting someone that has a specified family connection through fostering rather than birth
deprive / pick up, take up
hindering / obstruct
irresponsible / not showing a proper sense of responsibility.
incomplete / unfinished
definitely / déf(ə)nətli/ without doubt
4.23.2016
Emergency shelters made from paper
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Shigeru Ban: Emergency shelters made from paper
Summary
The speaker Shigeru Ban is an architect who has been thinking about environmental issues since long before. Nowadays, this is one of the burning issues in the world. He is the first man to build structures which people can live and stay normally using paper cardboard tube.
Paper is much stronger than people expect and it's easy and possible to waterproof and fireproof. The most important thing is that his building can be reused or recycled. When the building is demolished, they are not industrial waste. They can be also dismantled and sent to a new place and rebuild again easily. It seems that they were built by volunteer students. Using recycled paper tubes will lead to reducing cost.
There are lots of buildings to show power or to be used much money from the past though buildings should be built to help people and society among limited budget. And then, it should be loved by many people for a long time.
Nowadays, his remarkable structures are often used as temporary housing for disaster-struck in the world. He hopes to keep them helpful and we have to know them more.
Words in this story
sustainability / the ability to continue at a particular level for a period of time.
durability / the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
demolish / pull or knock down (a building).
dismantle / take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
corruption / dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
evacuated / remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safe place.
Shigeru Ban: Emergency shelters made from paper
Summary
The speaker Shigeru Ban is an architect who has been thinking about environmental issues since long before. Nowadays, this is one of the burning issues in the world. He is the first man to build structures which people can live and stay normally using paper cardboard tube.
Paper is much stronger than people expect and it's easy and possible to waterproof and fireproof. The most important thing is that his building can be reused or recycled. When the building is demolished, they are not industrial waste. They can be also dismantled and sent to a new place and rebuild again easily. It seems that they were built by volunteer students. Using recycled paper tubes will lead to reducing cost.
There are lots of buildings to show power or to be used much money from the past though buildings should be built to help people and society among limited budget. And then, it should be loved by many people for a long time.
Nowadays, his remarkable structures are often used as temporary housing for disaster-struck in the world. He hopes to keep them helpful and we have to know them more.
Words in this story
sustainability / the ability to continue at a particular level for a period of time.
durability / the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
demolish / pull or knock down (a building).
dismantle / take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
corruption / dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
evacuated / remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safe place.
Why 30 is not the new 20
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Meg Jay: Why 30 is not the new 20
Summary
Don't think that you have 10 extra years to start your life. Twenties are that critical period of adult development to achieve great things, you need a plan and not quite enough time.
First, get identity capital. It means to do something sooner that adds value to who you are.
Second, don't huddle together with like-minded peers limit. New things and encounters will come from weak tie of outside the inner circle.
Last, start picking your family. It's time to prepare partnering with someone and creating a family of your own in your 20s.
Thirty is not the new 20, You're deciding your life right now.
I wanted to know this story more before because my twenties were already behind me. However, I don't regret what I did in my 20s. I just thought that it was time to change my life when I entered my twenties like the speaker said. I'll never sit a closest chair.
Words in this story
kicked the can down the road / If you kick the can down the road, you delay a decision in hopes that the problem or issue will go away or somebody else will make the decision later.
"Aha!" moment / a moment of sudden insight or discovery.
fertility / productiveness.
stake / interest, punishment,wager, gamble.
sibling / a brother or sister.
beget / gain, result. effect.
procrastination / the action of delaying or postponing something.
overrated (vs, underestimation)/ have a higher opinion of (someone or something) than is deserved.
Meg Jay: Why 30 is not the new 20
Summary
Don't think that you have 10 extra years to start your life. Twenties are that critical period of adult development to achieve great things, you need a plan and not quite enough time.
First, get identity capital. It means to do something sooner that adds value to who you are.
Second, don't huddle together with like-minded peers limit. New things and encounters will come from weak tie of outside the inner circle.
Last, start picking your family. It's time to prepare partnering with someone and creating a family of your own in your 20s.
Thirty is not the new 20, You're deciding your life right now.
I wanted to know this story more before because my twenties were already behind me. However, I don't regret what I did in my 20s. I just thought that it was time to change my life when I entered my twenties like the speaker said. I'll never sit a closest chair.
Words in this story
kicked the can down the road / If you kick the can down the road, you delay a decision in hopes that the problem or issue will go away or somebody else will make the decision later.
"Aha!" moment / a moment of sudden insight or discovery.
fertility / productiveness.
stake / interest, punishment,wager, gamble.
sibling / a brother or sister.
beget / gain, result. effect.
procrastination / the action of delaying or postponing something.
overrated (vs, underestimation)/ have a higher opinion of (someone or something) than is deserved.
4.19.2016
How to make stress your friend
TED
Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend
Summary
You probably believe that stress is harmful to your health and you would be telling people stress is bad for your health.
However, there is a new result of study which you can change your body's response to stress when you change your mind about stress. It means that stress doesn't beccome harmful for your health and it can help you. You don't think that stress is harmful for your health but you think that stress is preparing you to meet some challenges to help you.
It's because your stress response has a built-in mechanism for stress resilience and stress makes you social. It relates a hormone oxytocin. It works that you recover faster from stress. If you choose to connect with others under stress, you can create more resilience.
You can use those ways and you will handle the challenges of your life more without being alone.
Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend
Summary
You probably believe that stress is harmful to your health and you would be telling people stress is bad for your health.
However, there is a new result of study which you can change your body's response to stress when you change your mind about stress. It means that stress doesn't beccome harmful for your health and it can help you. You don't think that stress is harmful for your health but you think that stress is preparing you to meet some challenges to help you.
It's because your stress response has a built-in mechanism for stress resilience and stress makes you social. It relates a hormone oxytocin. It works that you recover faster from stress. If you choose to connect with others under stress, you can create more resilience.
You can use those ways and you will handle the challenges of your life more without being alone.
How I hacked online dating
TED
Amy Webb: How I hacked online dating
Summary
I was very surprised and shocked but I felt the generation gap. It's because my thought was the same as the speaker's grandmother thought. She said, "You can find true love when you least expect it." Of course, I thought that online data and an algorithm won't lead you to your Prince Charming.
Nowadays, online dating is a high chance way that people now meet each other more than usual, and there, an algorithm works. The speaker adds that you don't use just present online system but you should use something which you write yourself on dating website.
It does not need to show you'er beautifull. If you wrote something that you have careers or good things on it, there would be plenty of men for you to date though they would be awful people.
However, you wouldn't be able to put something untrue down. It's important for you to write very, very well, even though it may not seem like it all the time. You have to pay attention about some words, time, photos and whether approachable or not.
Those data should be seen by a man you love. It means that the data she used was the women who were going to be attracted to the type of man who she really, really wanted to marry. So keep using it more than waiting for an algorithm to set you up. You should have your own rules and framework of what you want to do. You don't need to listen to what other people say: "Don't be picky." Finally, She could meet her Prince Charming, in spite of having a high ideal. Next, it's your turn. No, it's my turn. :D
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. How many attractive men can possibly attract Amy in Philadelphia?
According to her calculation, there are only 35 men who can possibly attract her in Philadelphia.
2. What triggers Amy to indulge herself in online dating?
An algorithm triggers her, because it simply solves her problems based on an algorithm system.
3. How was her experience with her date with the IT guy?
It was an awful date because he didn't come back when the bill came to their table at the extremely expensive restaurant but the bill was her entire month's rent.
4. What women should consider in making a profile for online dating?
All of the women used their photos which showed some skin. Being approachable. You should use non-specific language, popular words and also think about what time is suitable for them.
5. What the important things/ factors to consider for online dating?
You should not use the system that is presented online but you use it to write yourself. You have to figure out your own framework and play by your own rules.
Words in this story
picky / choosers
Sample sentence
There was no way I was going to deal with somebody who was an avid golfer.
The guy attracted her, however, she didn't know he was attracted to her.
Amy Webb: How I hacked online dating
Summary
I was very surprised and shocked but I felt the generation gap. It's because my thought was the same as the speaker's grandmother thought. She said, "You can find true love when you least expect it." Of course, I thought that online data and an algorithm won't lead you to your Prince Charming.
Nowadays, online dating is a high chance way that people now meet each other more than usual, and there, an algorithm works. The speaker adds that you don't use just present online system but you should use something which you write yourself on dating website.
It does not need to show you'er beautifull. If you wrote something that you have careers or good things on it, there would be plenty of men for you to date though they would be awful people.
However, you wouldn't be able to put something untrue down. It's important for you to write very, very well, even though it may not seem like it all the time. You have to pay attention about some words, time, photos and whether approachable or not.
Those data should be seen by a man you love. It means that the data she used was the women who were going to be attracted to the type of man who she really, really wanted to marry. So keep using it more than waiting for an algorithm to set you up. You should have your own rules and framework of what you want to do. You don't need to listen to what other people say: "Don't be picky." Finally, She could meet her Prince Charming, in spite of having a high ideal. Next, it's your turn. No, it's my turn. :D
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. How many attractive men can possibly attract Amy in Philadelphia?
According to her calculation, there are only 35 men who can possibly attract her in Philadelphia.
2. What triggers Amy to indulge herself in online dating?
An algorithm triggers her, because it simply solves her problems based on an algorithm system.
3. How was her experience with her date with the IT guy?
It was an awful date because he didn't come back when the bill came to their table at the extremely expensive restaurant but the bill was her entire month's rent.
4. What women should consider in making a profile for online dating?
All of the women used their photos which showed some skin. Being approachable. You should use non-specific language, popular words and also think about what time is suitable for them.
5. What the important things/ factors to consider for online dating?
You should not use the system that is presented online but you use it to write yourself. You have to figure out your own framework and play by your own rules.
Words in this story
picky / choosers
Sample sentence
There was no way I was going to deal with somebody who was an avid golfer.
The guy attracted her, however, she didn't know he was attracted to her.
Less stuff, more happiness
TED
Less stuff, more happiness
Summary
There is a lot of stuff around us. We believed it was happy. However, the space we spend is smaller and stuff we don't use is increasing day by day.
The speaker suggests it will be better for you to use wider space than current. Less stuff and more space will be going to give you a littl more freedom and time. You can change your thoughts about your stuff.
Try to cut the extra stuff in your life, and learn to stem the inflow. Try to make space by organizing and digitizing while using magic words: small is sexy. Try to use multifunctional furnitures to make space. It will make you happier by using those ways .
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Which thought do you believe in “Less stuff, more happiness” or “More stuff, more happiness”?
I believe in “Less stuff, more happiness” It's because I learned that I must use my stuff carefully from my mother in the past. Thus, I don't need something I don't use usually and I'm happy with my stuff I always use.
2.What are the essential stuffs or things around you that you need in daily living?
The essential stuffs or things around in my daily living are my computer and smart phone. I need those for my business and private.
3.Among three lessons presented in this video, which one are you willing to do?
I'm willing to cut the extra stuff in my life, and learn to stem the inflow.
It's because I learned that I must use my stuff carefully from my mother in the past. It doesn't bother me.
Words in this story
efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ n, the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money
stem /stem/ v, to stop, check, or restrain.
digitize / ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v, to change data into a digital form that can be easily read and processed by a computer
Less stuff, more happiness
Summary
There is a lot of stuff around us. We believed it was happy. However, the space we spend is smaller and stuff we don't use is increasing day by day.
The speaker suggests it will be better for you to use wider space than current. Less stuff and more space will be going to give you a littl more freedom and time. You can change your thoughts about your stuff.
Try to cut the extra stuff in your life, and learn to stem the inflow. Try to make space by organizing and digitizing while using magic words: small is sexy. Try to use multifunctional furnitures to make space. It will make you happier by using those ways .
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Which thought do you believe in “Less stuff, more happiness” or “More stuff, more happiness”?
I believe in “Less stuff, more happiness” It's because I learned that I must use my stuff carefully from my mother in the past. Thus, I don't need something I don't use usually and I'm happy with my stuff I always use.
2.What are the essential stuffs or things around you that you need in daily living?
The essential stuffs or things around in my daily living are my computer and smart phone. I need those for my business and private.
3.Among three lessons presented in this video, which one are you willing to do?
I'm willing to cut the extra stuff in my life, and learn to stem the inflow.
It's because I learned that I must use my stuff carefully from my mother in the past. It doesn't bother me.
Words in this story
efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ n, the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money
stem /stem/ v, to stop, check, or restrain.
digitize / ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v, to change data into a digital form that can be easily read and processed by a computer
4.17.2016
Your body language shapes who you are
TED
Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are
Summary
Some experiments the speaker did shows that your bodies change your minds, your minds can change your behavior, and your behavior can change your outcomes. Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes. Thus, Fake something you want till you become it. you can pretend it. However, don't fake something till you make it. You can try power posing, if you feel you want to escape from there or you're not supposed to be there or you have to be in an evaluative situation. You can try power posing in a privacy of room and only two minutes. It can significantly change the outcomes of your life.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1, How does body language affects the communication?
The body language affects the communication when you don't notice.
It harms not only other people but slso yourself. And then, the body language change your minds, and your minds can change your behavior, and your behavior can change your outcomes.
2, In your own opinion, why does nonverbal communication matter?
In my opinion, the nonverbal communication matter is that you're likely affecting somebody and yourself without you don't notice to harm. It's already your bad habit.
3, How do power poses change the testosterone level and cortisol level in our mind?
Power poses change when the testosterone level increases and the cortisol level decreases in our mind.
4, How does our body language affect our success?
Our body language affects our success is by tiny tweaks. It can lead to big changes. By faking something that is you feel powerful,and you became it. It's not that you make it.
5, How does your posture actually affect you?
Posture like you close up or wrap yourself up or make yourself small affect you and you feel powerless.
However, if you spread out your arms, you can feel powerful.
6, Do you feel an increase/decrease of power after two minutes of these postures?
When do you feel you’re being evaluated the most? What kind of situations cause you to curl up?
Yes, I feel an increase of power after two minutes of these postures, because I often made myself smaller when I didn't have a confidence.
I feel I am being evaluated the most when I don't have confidence.
Bad things or mistakes are continuing many time, it makes me curl up.
◆Phrases
1, Say something about this phrase: Don’t fake it till you make it. Fake it till you become it
I love these words. I also really think that. I think that if I will pretend to do something well for a long peirod of time, it become a part of me. I don't need to pretend anymore. I continue it till I become it. I think that I can ues this way when I study English also.
2, Share your ideas as many as you can in this phrase: our bodies change our minds, and our minds can change our behavior, and our behavior can change our outcomes
Sitting correctly in the class changes your minds strongly, your strong minds can change to let you take part in the class well, it can lead to your success.
Smiling every day makes you happy
3, Tell what you know about gender age gap
What I know about gender age gap is that angry men look strong while angry women look ugly.
4, In your own idea, what do mean by this: tiny tweaks can lead to big changes?
You should appreciate even little things in your life every day, it will protect our earth.
Words in this story
evaluate / assess
mediating / serve
convinced / make certain, persuade, satisfy,
unfold / spread
Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are
Summary
Some experiments the speaker did shows that your bodies change your minds, your minds can change your behavior, and your behavior can change your outcomes. Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes. Thus, Fake something you want till you become it. you can pretend it. However, don't fake something till you make it. You can try power posing, if you feel you want to escape from there or you're not supposed to be there or you have to be in an evaluative situation. You can try power posing in a privacy of room and only two minutes. It can significantly change the outcomes of your life.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1, How does body language affects the communication?
The body language affects the communication when you don't notice.
It harms not only other people but slso yourself. And then, the body language change your minds, and your minds can change your behavior, and your behavior can change your outcomes.
2, In your own opinion, why does nonverbal communication matter?
In my opinion, the nonverbal communication matter is that you're likely affecting somebody and yourself without you don't notice to harm. It's already your bad habit.
3, How do power poses change the testosterone level and cortisol level in our mind?
Power poses change when the testosterone level increases and the cortisol level decreases in our mind.
4, How does our body language affect our success?
Our body language affects our success is by tiny tweaks. It can lead to big changes. By faking something that is you feel powerful,and you became it. It's not that you make it.
5, How does your posture actually affect you?
Posture like you close up or wrap yourself up or make yourself small affect you and you feel powerless.
However, if you spread out your arms, you can feel powerful.
6, Do you feel an increase/decrease of power after two minutes of these postures?
When do you feel you’re being evaluated the most? What kind of situations cause you to curl up?
Yes, I feel an increase of power after two minutes of these postures, because I often made myself smaller when I didn't have a confidence.
I feel I am being evaluated the most when I don't have confidence.
Bad things or mistakes are continuing many time, it makes me curl up.
◆Phrases
1, Say something about this phrase: Don’t fake it till you make it. Fake it till you become it
I love these words. I also really think that. I think that if I will pretend to do something well for a long peirod of time, it become a part of me. I don't need to pretend anymore. I continue it till I become it. I think that I can ues this way when I study English also.
2, Share your ideas as many as you can in this phrase: our bodies change our minds, and our minds can change our behavior, and our behavior can change our outcomes
Sitting correctly in the class changes your minds strongly, your strong minds can change to let you take part in the class well, it can lead to your success.
Smiling every day makes you happy
3, Tell what you know about gender age gap
What I know about gender age gap is that angry men look strong while angry women look ugly.
4, In your own idea, what do mean by this: tiny tweaks can lead to big changes?
You should appreciate even little things in your life every day, it will protect our earth.
Words in this story
evaluate / assess
mediating / serve
convinced / make certain, persuade, satisfy,
unfold / spread
4.13.2016
The shared experience of absurdity
TED
Charlie Todd: The shared experience of absurdity
Summay
The speaker wants to do something which is a little bit prank in public places. It's a positive experience for other people. He wants to make people as happy as possible. It will give somebody a great story to tell also. And then, it inspires him to do funny things more. There was a criticism. However, not everyone is going to like everything you do but it would be as same as any other New Yorkers do like they watch a football game to spend weekends.
Playing has no reason. It doesn’t need a reason like kids do. There is no right or wrong to play. It's important to make people who are basically busy and sometimes depresed have fun time and it makes him happy also.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1, What is your idea of fun? Have you done something exciting before? Please share some experience.
No, I haven't done something exciting before like pranks of this article.
My idea of fun is making time to do something. In the past, I was busy, I didn't have time to do anything without my work. Thus, when I can feel that I have time today to do something, it makes me have fun. Having time to do something maks is happy, especially studying something and reading some books.
2, What are some common subjects that people like to joke about in your country?
The common subjects that people like to joke about in my country, is to harm or fool people.
I don't like those jokes, thus I don't watch TV.
3, In what situation you can say that a joke is offensive/ impolite?
The situation I can say that a joke is offensive / impolite is speaking in dispraise to people or fooling someone.
4, Do you think it is impolite to laugh at a joke even when it is not funny? Why or why not?
Yes, I do. I think that it is not necessary to laugh at impolite joke, even if it is funny. It makes a fool out of someone.
5, Do you think there is really a right time to tell a joke? Why?
Yes, I do. I think that a joke sometimes harms people. We have to use it correctly.
Words in this story
absurdity / nonsense
dare / a challenge, especially to prove courage.
diverse / various, sundry, many, several
criticisms / comment, judgement
valid / reasonable
spontaneous / unplanned, impulsive
Charlie Todd: The shared experience of absurdity
Summay
The speaker wants to do something which is a little bit prank in public places. It's a positive experience for other people. He wants to make people as happy as possible. It will give somebody a great story to tell also. And then, it inspires him to do funny things more. There was a criticism. However, not everyone is going to like everything you do but it would be as same as any other New Yorkers do like they watch a football game to spend weekends.
Playing has no reason. It doesn’t need a reason like kids do. There is no right or wrong to play. It's important to make people who are basically busy and sometimes depresed have fun time and it makes him happy also.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1, What is your idea of fun? Have you done something exciting before? Please share some experience.
No, I haven't done something exciting before like pranks of this article.
My idea of fun is making time to do something. In the past, I was busy, I didn't have time to do anything without my work. Thus, when I can feel that I have time today to do something, it makes me have fun. Having time to do something maks is happy, especially studying something and reading some books.
2, What are some common subjects that people like to joke about in your country?
The common subjects that people like to joke about in my country, is to harm or fool people.
I don't like those jokes, thus I don't watch TV.
3, In what situation you can say that a joke is offensive/ impolite?
The situation I can say that a joke is offensive / impolite is speaking in dispraise to people or fooling someone.
4, Do you think it is impolite to laugh at a joke even when it is not funny? Why or why not?
Yes, I do. I think that it is not necessary to laugh at impolite joke, even if it is funny. It makes a fool out of someone.
5, Do you think there is really a right time to tell a joke? Why?
Yes, I do. I think that a joke sometimes harms people. We have to use it correctly.
Words in this story
absurdity / nonsense
dare / a challenge, especially to prove courage.
diverse / various, sundry, many, several
criticisms / comment, judgement
valid / reasonable
spontaneous / unplanned, impulsive
4.11.2016
3 things I learned while my plane crashed
TED
Ric Elias: 3 things I learned while my plane crashed
Summary
The speaker realized that the most important thing is to be a good dad when he came back from a near death experience. When he saw his daughters grew up, he was balling and crying, it showed that.
If you have the same experience, you will realize what the most important thing. However, you can realize something, and you can change your life yhe way you want it if it didn't happen,
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Have you ever had a near death experience? If yes, say something about it. If no, how would you deal with it if you will be put in that situation?
No, I haven't. Thus I'm grateful to my life day and day. I want to prepare for my life's end. It makes me strong and I can do anything. I don't want to regret. I want to say thank you for my life.
2.What events changed your life?
The event that changed my life is that when I saw great person,
3.What things do you consider important in your life? Work? Family? Or anything else?
Things that I consider important in my life is to do anything hard and enjoy, especially about work. I try not to depend to my family. After those things, if someone gives me a good assessment, it will make me more happy.
Words in this story
eliminate / remove
terror / extreme fear. for example,I was in terror. It was terror
purpose / the reason. for example, My purpose in going to the shop is to buy pen
ego / self-confidence. for example, A kid has a strong ego
perform / do, play. for example, perform a dance,
Ric Elias: 3 things I learned while my plane crashed
Summary
The speaker realized that the most important thing is to be a good dad when he came back from a near death experience. When he saw his daughters grew up, he was balling and crying, it showed that.
If you have the same experience, you will realize what the most important thing. However, you can realize something, and you can change your life yhe way you want it if it didn't happen,
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Have you ever had a near death experience? If yes, say something about it. If no, how would you deal with it if you will be put in that situation?
No, I haven't. Thus I'm grateful to my life day and day. I want to prepare for my life's end. It makes me strong and I can do anything. I don't want to regret. I want to say thank you for my life.
2.What events changed your life?
The event that changed my life is that when I saw great person,
3.What things do you consider important in your life? Work? Family? Or anything else?
Things that I consider important in my life is to do anything hard and enjoy, especially about work. I try not to depend to my family. After those things, if someone gives me a good assessment, it will make me more happy.
Words in this story
eliminate / remove
terror / extreme fear. for example,I was in terror. It was terror
purpose / the reason. for example, My purpose in going to the shop is to buy pen
ego / self-confidence. for example, A kid has a strong ego
perform / do, play. for example, perform a dance,
4.10.2016
My stroke of insight
TED
Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight
Summary
In your human brain, there are right brain and left brain, and those two hemispheres are completely separate from one another.
They communicate with one another though they process information differently. Each of your hemisphere thinks and cares about different things.
The right human hemisphere, it thinks in pictures and learns senses from movements of your bodies. Here, there are your sensory systems: hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste. By using those, movement of your entire body is created. This is present moment or right now you feel and you feel energies. So this consciousness of your right hemisphere is the life-force power which is perfect and beautiful.
The left human hemisphere, it thinks straightly and carefully. It can pick, categorize and organize all information. It thinks in language and connects you with in the past, future, your internal and external world by using language. And then, the left human hemisphere teaches you who you are. You can recognize a single individual.
Those two are you inside of you. Those should be step into each other. It's important to step up and feel each other. Although the left human hemisphere where you can use language would have always proceeded, if you choose using and feeling your right hemisphere you can create more beautiful and peaceful world and spend. You can use great right and left brains in this planet.
Words in this story
stroke / a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain, especially through thrombosis.
insight / the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
deliberate / done consciously and intentionally. consciously, intentionally deliberately versus subconsciously, unconsciously, mechanically
captivated / attract, lure, tempt, fascinate, charm
wield / hold and use. weird / strange, mysterious.
linearly / straightly
methodically / closely, carefully
Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight
Summary
In your human brain, there are right brain and left brain, and those two hemispheres are completely separate from one another.
They communicate with one another though they process information differently. Each of your hemisphere thinks and cares about different things.
The right human hemisphere, it thinks in pictures and learns senses from movements of your bodies. Here, there are your sensory systems: hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste. By using those, movement of your entire body is created. This is present moment or right now you feel and you feel energies. So this consciousness of your right hemisphere is the life-force power which is perfect and beautiful.
The left human hemisphere, it thinks straightly and carefully. It can pick, categorize and organize all information. It thinks in language and connects you with in the past, future, your internal and external world by using language. And then, the left human hemisphere teaches you who you are. You can recognize a single individual.
Those two are you inside of you. Those should be step into each other. It's important to step up and feel each other. Although the left human hemisphere where you can use language would have always proceeded, if you choose using and feeling your right hemisphere you can create more beautiful and peaceful world and spend. You can use great right and left brains in this planet.
Words in this story
stroke / a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain, especially through thrombosis.
insight / the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
deliberate / done consciously and intentionally. consciously, intentionally deliberately versus subconsciously, unconsciously, mechanically
captivated / attract, lure, tempt, fascinate, charm
wield / hold and use. weird / strange, mysterious.
linearly / straightly
methodically / closely, carefully
4.09.2016
Why videos go viral
TED
Why videos go viral
Now, every minute, there are over 48 hours of video uploaded to YouTube. It's so many. If one of them became pretty famous, it needs three things which are tastemakers, communities of participation and unexpectedness.
The tastemakers introduce us to new and interesting videos and bring them to a larger audience by tweeter etc.
The communities of participation are places or platforms. You can spread or do something new with people who are there. Nowadays, people don't just enjoy now, they want to participate.
And then, those things should be truly unique and unexpected.
In the past, they couldn't be thought, but now there is internet, they will define the entertainment of the future.
Words in this story
viral / of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses.
Why videos go viral
Now, every minute, there are over 48 hours of video uploaded to YouTube. It's so many. If one of them became pretty famous, it needs three things which are tastemakers, communities of participation and unexpectedness.
The tastemakers introduce us to new and interesting videos and bring them to a larger audience by tweeter etc.
The communities of participation are places or platforms. You can spread or do something new with people who are there. Nowadays, people don't just enjoy now, they want to participate.
And then, those things should be truly unique and unexpected.
In the past, they couldn't be thought, but now there is internet, they will define the entertainment of the future.
Words in this story
viral / of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses.
4.07.2016
Try something new for 30 days
TED
Matt Cutts: Try something new for 30 days
Summary
30 days is just about the right amount of time to add a new habit or subtract a habit. Even though one month is flying by so fast you can remember something that has happened and you will be able to have confidence day by day.
It's okay that there are new small challenges because it's difficult to stick and continue for the big challenges.
The next 30 days are going to pass whether you do it or not.
If you really want something badly enough, you can do anything for 30 days.
◆Viewpoints or Discussions
1.What changes do you want to have in your life? How are you planning to achieve these changes?
The changes I want to have in my life already started.
I think that continuing changes for a long time leads to success.
2.Have you tried to challenge yourself? Were you able to get your desired result after the challenge?
Yes, I have. Yes, It's because I work and study hard every day with fun.
3.What kind of challenge will you start with in your life?
I already started to challenge myself. My biggest challenges in my life are my current job and learning English.
Words in this story
flying by / to pass very quickly
scratch / a mark or wound made by scratching.
from scratch / from the beginning, without using anything that already exists.
it turns out / to be known or discovered finally and surprisingly.
stick / remain in a specified place or situation
sufficient results / the results you really understood enough.
Matt Cutts: Try something new for 30 days
Summary
30 days is just about the right amount of time to add a new habit or subtract a habit. Even though one month is flying by so fast you can remember something that has happened and you will be able to have confidence day by day.
It's okay that there are new small challenges because it's difficult to stick and continue for the big challenges.
The next 30 days are going to pass whether you do it or not.
If you really want something badly enough, you can do anything for 30 days.
◆Viewpoints or Discussions
1.What changes do you want to have in your life? How are you planning to achieve these changes?
The changes I want to have in my life already started.
I think that continuing changes for a long time leads to success.
2.Have you tried to challenge yourself? Were you able to get your desired result after the challenge?
Yes, I have. Yes, It's because I work and study hard every day with fun.
3.What kind of challenge will you start with in your life?
I already started to challenge myself. My biggest challenges in my life are my current job and learning English.
Words in this story
flying by / to pass very quickly
scratch / a mark or wound made by scratching.
from scratch / from the beginning, without using anything that already exists.
it turns out / to be known or discovered finally and surprisingly.
stick / remain in a specified place or situation
sufficient results / the results you really understood enough.
4.06.2016
The world’s English mania
TED 2009
Jay Walker: The world’s English mania
Summary
In the world, there are many kinds of manias who are interested in something very strong. Nowadays, Chinese people learn English very hard. the scene where they practice English is like manias. In the world, two billion people are trying to learn English.
Learning English gives them an opprtunity for a better life. It means to get a good job. However, their native language will never turn English. English is the world's second language. It makes their conversation wider.
English is a great language that by using it people have a different native language can share and solve some problems.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Why do you want to study English?
In fact, I'd been thinking about I want to study English for a long time since I graduated university. I thought that I was busy, I had to work hard and I should not have studied something that would be a bad influence on my work. However, by chance, I knew that there are many people who study English and they have not only work but also some children.
And then, our company products started to be bought by foreigners. I want to explain about our company products to them. I want it to be known by many people in the world and to sell it in the world.
2.What are some advantages that you get when you know how to communicate in English?
The advantages I get when I know how to communicate in English is that I can talk many people of the world. I can know many things that my country never happens. I will get a better job.
3.Why do you think foreigners study English eagerly?
It's because they can get a better job by learning English.
Words in this story
harness / control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.
mania / disapproving, a very strong interest in something that fills a person's mind or uses up all their time:
maniac / informal a person who has a very strong interest in a particular activity.
Jay Walker: The world’s English mania
Summary
In the world, there are many kinds of manias who are interested in something very strong. Nowadays, Chinese people learn English very hard. the scene where they practice English is like manias. In the world, two billion people are trying to learn English.
Learning English gives them an opprtunity for a better life. It means to get a good job. However, their native language will never turn English. English is the world's second language. It makes their conversation wider.
English is a great language that by using it people have a different native language can share and solve some problems.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.Why do you want to study English?
In fact, I'd been thinking about I want to study English for a long time since I graduated university. I thought that I was busy, I had to work hard and I should not have studied something that would be a bad influence on my work. However, by chance, I knew that there are many people who study English and they have not only work but also some children.
And then, our company products started to be bought by foreigners. I want to explain about our company products to them. I want it to be known by many people in the world and to sell it in the world.
2.What are some advantages that you get when you know how to communicate in English?
The advantages I get when I know how to communicate in English is that I can talk many people of the world. I can know many things that my country never happens. I will get a better job.
3.Why do you think foreigners study English eagerly?
It's because they can get a better job by learning English.
Words in this story
harness / control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.
mania / disapproving, a very strong interest in something that fills a person's mind or uses up all their time:
maniac / informal a person who has a very strong interest in a particular activity.
4.05.2016
How to start a movement
TED
Derek Sivers: How to start a movement
Summary
A leader has the guts to start to stand out and do something alone, even if he/she will be ridiculed. However, he/she cannot start a movement.
It is important for starting a movement that a first follower has the courage to follow and show others how to follow.
A second follower comes. When its followers can gather more other followers, they can start' a movement.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.What do you think is the difference between a leader and the first follower? Would you rather be a leader or a follower?
I think that a leader can start and do something alone. The first followers can gather many people and create a movement.
I'd rather be a leader, because I always start and do something alone and I don't have power which is to follow a leader and to call many friends or to show everyone else how to follow.
2.How can you assess the leaders of your country? Who is an inspiring leader for you?
We can assess the leaders of our country, when our country is growing or we feel happy with work.
It is important for us working people to grow economy. Thus, I think that there will be no longer good leaders.
3.If you were to be a first follower, what qualities of a leader will you follow? Why?
Qualities of a leader I'll follow should be smart. A person usually studies and learns something and reads many books and has a great passion for any work.
It's my ideal.
Words in this story
nut / a crazy or eccentric person.
Derek Sivers: How to start a movement
Summary
A leader has the guts to start to stand out and do something alone, even if he/she will be ridiculed. However, he/she cannot start a movement.
It is important for starting a movement that a first follower has the courage to follow and show others how to follow.
A second follower comes. When its followers can gather more other followers, they can start' a movement.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1.What do you think is the difference between a leader and the first follower? Would you rather be a leader or a follower?
I think that a leader can start and do something alone. The first followers can gather many people and create a movement.
I'd rather be a leader, because I always start and do something alone and I don't have power which is to follow a leader and to call many friends or to show everyone else how to follow.
2.How can you assess the leaders of your country? Who is an inspiring leader for you?
We can assess the leaders of our country, when our country is growing or we feel happy with work.
It is important for us working people to grow economy. Thus, I think that there will be no longer good leaders.
3.If you were to be a first follower, what qualities of a leader will you follow? Why?
Qualities of a leader I'll follow should be smart. A person usually studies and learns something and reads many books and has a great passion for any work.
It's my ideal.
Words in this story
nut / a crazy or eccentric person.
Before I die I want to ...
TED
Before I die I want to ...
Summary
This is a great story. I think that the speaker has a power to fight tough times or the important person who died might give her power. It made her try one experiment which she crated a giant chalkboard. Someone can share their personal wishs on it with a fill-in-the-blank sentence: "Before I die, I want to ..."
And then. she realized what really matters most to her as she grow and change, when she saw sentences they wrote.
life is brief and tender and two of the most valuable things we have are time, and our relationships with other people.
Thinking about death and preparing for death are also important. It gives us some power and remind us of those.
The spaces she crated where someone can share their hopes can help many people lead better lives.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. What do you think about the experiment the speaker did?
I think that she has a power to fight tough times. It made her try this experiment and realize what really matters most to her as she grows and change.
2. Do you have a personal hero (cavalry)? Who is he/ she? Why is he/she your hero?
Yes, I do. I think that people who work with me are my hero, because they always help me with the business.
3. Have you been some else’s hero? Could you tell me about it?
Yes, I have. Although I didn't have a choice, I'm running this company. It might make me a little hero.
4. Do you have your own bucket-list? Could you share some of them?
Yes,I do.
I will share a part of my bucket-list.
Continue to study English and practice to sing English songs. one day, I'll stand on the TED stage.
Make our company be great and sell our company product flag charms in the world.
Visit to Africa.
Before I die I want to ...
Summary
This is a great story. I think that the speaker has a power to fight tough times or the important person who died might give her power. It made her try one experiment which she crated a giant chalkboard. Someone can share their personal wishs on it with a fill-in-the-blank sentence: "Before I die, I want to ..."
And then. she realized what really matters most to her as she grow and change, when she saw sentences they wrote.
life is brief and tender and two of the most valuable things we have are time, and our relationships with other people.
Thinking about death and preparing for death are also important. It gives us some power and remind us of those.
The spaces she crated where someone can share their hopes can help many people lead better lives.
◆Viewpoints&Discussion
1. What do you think about the experiment the speaker did?
I think that she has a power to fight tough times. It made her try this experiment and realize what really matters most to her as she grows and change.
2. Do you have a personal hero (cavalry)? Who is he/ she? Why is he/she your hero?
Yes, I do. I think that people who work with me are my hero, because they always help me with the business.
3. Have you been some else’s hero? Could you tell me about it?
Yes, I have. Although I didn't have a choice, I'm running this company. It might make me a little hero.
4. Do you have your own bucket-list? Could you share some of them?
Yes,I do.
I will share a part of my bucket-list.
Continue to study English and practice to sing English songs. one day, I'll stand on the TED stage.
Make our company be great and sell our company product flag charms in the world.
Visit to Africa.
4.02.2016
AR entrepreneurs mapping out mind-bending trip
The Japan Times
AR entrepreneurs mapping out mind-bending trip
Summary
I think that the computers I currently use are great, but now there are evolving more and more.
Just the other day, I have heard that in the near future, it seems that holograms replaces computers.
And then, augmented reality headsets which you can see holograms in front of you has already sold. Many companies in the world invest on it.
If it's the spread of this, it won't be necessary to use phone calls, computer screens and even keyboards.
However, people have high expectations. It's worrying that it's too big to answer.
Its major breakthrough is still five to 10 years away.
Words in this story
mind-bending / 1. very difficult to understand or complex. 2. altering one's state of consciousness. 3. reaching the limit of credibility.
map out / contrive, design, plan, project
perilously / dangerously
dead heat / a competition in which two or more competitors finish at exactly the same time or with exactly the same result. However, in Japan it means a close finish. [race]
AR entrepreneurs mapping out mind-bending trip
Summary
I think that the computers I currently use are great, but now there are evolving more and more.
Just the other day, I have heard that in the near future, it seems that holograms replaces computers.
And then, augmented reality headsets which you can see holograms in front of you has already sold. Many companies in the world invest on it.
If it's the spread of this, it won't be necessary to use phone calls, computer screens and even keyboards.
However, people have high expectations. It's worrying that it's too big to answer.
Its major breakthrough is still five to 10 years away.
Words in this story
mind-bending / 1. very difficult to understand or complex. 2. altering one's state of consciousness. 3. reaching the limit of credibility.
map out / contrive, design, plan, project
perilously / dangerously
dead heat / a competition in which two or more competitors finish at exactly the same time or with exactly the same result. However, in Japan it means a close finish. [race]
A glimpse of the future through an augmented reality headset
TED
Meron Gribetz: A glimpse of the future through an augmented reality headset
Holograms means a three-dimensional image formed by the interference of light beams from a laser or other coherent light source.
I knew holograms for the first time. I thought that it was something which is just sparkly sequins.
I think that the computers I currently use are great, but now there are evolving more and more.
In the near future, it seems that holograms replaces computers. From your thoughts through a Meta 2 headset, holograms will be created in front of you and you will be able to control its 3D image holograms. It means you can touch it. And then it can replace phones. It's 3D call. In this call, each other can touch and you can send your holograms to others. This is not only to change phones, but also to change the way we collaborate.
The speaker said that those means to extend our senses through a more natural machine. It become the natural and usual machine soon. Today's computers are so amazing.
(However. to be continued to The Japan Times News, AR entrepreneurs mapping out mind-bending trip.)
Words in this story
courtesy / manners, etiquette, the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.
Tesla / magnetic flux density
decode / convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.
interface / a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc., meet and interact.
guideline / a general rule, principle, or piece of advice.
inherently / essentially
Meron Gribetz: A glimpse of the future through an augmented reality headset
Holograms means a three-dimensional image formed by the interference of light beams from a laser or other coherent light source.
I knew holograms for the first time. I thought that it was something which is just sparkly sequins.
I think that the computers I currently use are great, but now there are evolving more and more.
In the near future, it seems that holograms replaces computers. From your thoughts through a Meta 2 headset, holograms will be created in front of you and you will be able to control its 3D image holograms. It means you can touch it. And then it can replace phones. It's 3D call. In this call, each other can touch and you can send your holograms to others. This is not only to change phones, but also to change the way we collaborate.
The speaker said that those means to extend our senses through a more natural machine. It become the natural and usual machine soon. Today's computers are so amazing.
(However. to be continued to The Japan Times News, AR entrepreneurs mapping out mind-bending trip.)
Words in this story
courtesy / manners, etiquette, the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.
Tesla / magnetic flux density
decode / convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.
interface / a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc., meet and interact.
guideline / a general rule, principle, or piece of advice.
inherently / essentially
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