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What was the primary reason Mike initially gravitated towards books with strange and controversial ideas during his teenage years?
What was the primary reason Mike initially gravitated towards books with strange and controversial ideas during his teenage years?
- To prepare for intellectual discussions at the university.
- To impress his friends with unique and original viewpoints. (correct)
- To genuinely understand complex philosophical concepts.
- To challenge societal norms and provoke critical thinking.
How did Mike's reading habits change once he began his professional career?
How did Mike's reading habits change once he began his professional career?
- He began to read books related to his profession to improve his knowledge.
- He engaged more deeply with philosophical texts to enhance his critical thinking skills.
- He started reading only during airplane flights and train journeys.
- He shifted his focus to practical reading materials such as news, manuals, and documents. (correct)
What prompted Mike to return to reading books after a period of focusing on other activities?
What prompted Mike to return to reading books after a period of focusing on other activities?
- He started teaching literature classes and wanted to refresh his knowledge of classic works.
- He realized that books could help him become more successful in his professional life.
- His television broke, leading him to seek alternative forms of entertainment. (correct)
- He felt isolated from intellectual discussions and wanted to reconnect with philosophy.
What does Mike mean when he says he had a book 'on the go' during airplane flights or train journeys?
What does Mike mean when he says he had a book 'on the go' during airplane flights or train journeys?
Based on Mike's narrative, what can be inferred about his current relationship with books?
Based on Mike's narrative, what can be inferred about his current relationship with books?
Flashcards
Mike Chirinos
Mike Chirinos
A sales manager who enjoys reading books.
Childhood reading
Childhood reading
Reading experiences between ages 8 and 13 with classic books.
University reading
University reading
Shift to philosophy for intellectual discussions during university.
Reading decline
Reading decline
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Rediscovering books
Rediscovering books
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Study Notes
Personal Reading Habits
- Author: Mike Chirinos
- Sales Manager
- Active reader from ages 8-13
- Read adventure/fiction books like Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, and Robinson Crusoe
- In teens, searched for books with unconventional ideas, trying to impress peers
- At university, enjoyed intellectual discussions and philosophy
- Post-uni, focused on work-related material, less on books.
Reading Habits Shift
- Shift from books to online news, manuals, documents
- Read books only during travel (airplane/train)
- Then, TV broke, author now has computer TV inside
- Now, reads multiple books at the same time
- Feels a sense of books existing 'always', waiting to be picked up
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Description
The text describes a person's reading habits evolving from childhood adventure novels to intellectual pursuits in university. Post-university the focus shifted to work-related material and online news. Nowadays, multiple books are read simultaneously, offering a sense of constant availability.
