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As a child, Mike mostly read philosophy books to impress his circle of friends.
As a child, Mike mostly read philosophy books to impress his circle of friends.
False (B)
Mike stopped reading entirely once he entered professional life.
Mike stopped reading entirely once he entered professional life.
False (B)
Mike's return to reading books was motivated by limited options for entertainment after his television broke.
Mike's return to reading books was motivated by limited options for entertainment after his television broke.
True (A)
During his teenage years, Mike prioritized books with mainstream ideas to better assimilate with his peer group.
During his teenage years, Mike prioritized books with mainstream ideas to better assimilate with his peer group.
Mike only read books during plane flights or train journeys during his professional life.
Mike only read books during plane flights or train journeys during his professional life.
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Active reader
Active reader
A person who regularly engages in reading and thoughtful analysis of texts.
Philosophy reading
Philosophy reading
Exploration of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics through literature.
Work-life reading shift
Work-life reading shift
Change from reading books to consuming practical material for job-related tasks.
Rediscovery of books
Rediscovery of books
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Reading multiple books
Reading multiple books
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Study Notes
Personal Background
- Mike Chirinos is a sales manager
- Enjoyed reading as a child (ages 8-13)
- Read popular adventure books like Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, Robinson Crusoe
- Looked for controversial and unusual books in his teens
- Read philosophy in university
Reading Habits
- Used to read a lot
- Liked to find books with unique authors and titles
- Read intellectual discussions and philosophy
- Stopped reading books in professional life but read news, manuals, and online texts
- Now reads several books simultaneously
- Feels books are always available and waiting to be read
Current Habits
- Has a TV inside his computer
- Reads books everywhere, several at once
- Feels books have always been around, waiting to be read
- Uses his TV for weather forecasts while working
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Description
This text outlines the personal background and reading habits of Mike Chirinos, a sales manager. It covers his childhood love for adventure novels, his teenage interest in controversial books, and his university studies in philosophy. The text also details his current reading habits, including reading multiple books simultaneously and using TV for information.
