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As a child, Mike Chirinos primarily read scientific journals and academic papers.
As a child, Mike Chirinos primarily read scientific journals and academic papers.
False (B)
During his university years, Mike began reading philosophy with the expectation of engaging in intellectual discussions.
During his university years, Mike began reading philosophy with the expectation of engaging in intellectual discussions.
True (A)
Mike completely stopped reading during his professional life, without exception.
Mike completely stopped reading during his professional life, without exception.
False (B)
The pivotal event that led Mike back to books was the purchase of a state-of-the-art surround sound system.
The pivotal event that led Mike back to books was the purchase of a state-of-the-art surround sound system.
Mike now keeps multiple books by his bed and reads them simultaneously.
Mike now keeps multiple books by his bed and reads them simultaneously.
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Mike Chirinos
Mike Chirinos
A sales manager and avid reader turned book lover.
Early Reading Habits
Early Reading Habits
Read adventure books like Verne and London in childhood.
Philosophy Reading
Philosophy Reading
Began reading philosophy for intellectual discussions in university.
Transition to Digital Reading
Transition to Digital Reading
Shifted from books to digital content in professional life.
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Rediscovery of Books
Rediscovery of Books
Started enjoying books again after losing interest in TV.
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Personal Reading Habits
- Author is Mike Chirinos, a sales manager
- Enjoyed reading as a child (ages 8-13)
- Read classic adventure novels (e.g., Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, Robinson Crusoe)
- Searched for books with unique perspectives and controversial ideas in his teens
- Read widely in the university, looking for intellectually stimulating conversations
- Later, reading focused on practical topics
Reading Habits and Changes
- Reading reduced during professional life
- Instead of books, he consumed online news, manuals, and documents
- Books were primarily read on the go (airplane/train travel)
- Read several books simultaneously
- TV broke, now using computer for weather forecasts, but still enjoyed reading books
- Feels a strange sense that books have always been there, waiting to be read
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