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Mike's interest in reading philosophy began because he anticipated engaging in intellectual discussions during his university years.
Mike's interest in reading philosophy began because he anticipated engaging in intellectual discussions during his university years.
True (A)
During his professional life, Mike found that books were essential for creative problem-solving in his practical work.
During his professional life, Mike found that books were essential for creative problem-solving in his practical work.
False (B)
Mike initially selected books based on their popular appeal to impress his peers with mainstream viewpoints.
Mike initially selected books based on their popular appeal to impress his peers with mainstream viewpoints.
False (B)
The accidental breakdown of Mike's microwave oven was the catalyst that led him back to reading books.
The accidental breakdown of Mike's microwave oven was the catalyst that led him back to reading books.
Now that Mike has returned to reading, he focuses on immersing himself in a single book at a time to ensure complete comprehension.
Now that Mike has returned to reading, he focuses on immersing himself in a single book at a time to ensure complete comprehension.
Flashcards
Childhood Reading
Childhood Reading
Mike read adventure novels like Journey to the Centre of the Earth during ages eight to thirteen.
Controversial Ideas
Controversial Ideas
In his teens, Mike sought out books with strange ideas to impress his friends.
Philosophical Reading
Philosophical Reading
Mike read philosophy at university, seeking deep intellectual discussions.
Shift to Digital
Shift to Digital
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Renewed Interest in Books
Renewed Interest in Books
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Study Notes
Personal Background
- Author's name: Mike Chirinos
- Profession: Sales manager
- Reading habits: Active reader during childhood (ages 8-13), enjoyed adventure stories like Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, Robinson Crusoe
- Reading interests in teens: Books with controversial ideas and unusual authors
- University reading: Philosophy, intellectual discussions
- Work reading: Professional books, documents, and news online
Reading Habits
- Past reading habits: Long evenings spent reading and discussing books with peers
- Changed behavior while working: Stopped reading books, focused on practical materials like manuals, documents, and news online
- Current reading habits: Reads multiple books simultaneously. Books placed everywhere and feels like they've always been there
- Current location of books: By bedside, easily accessible.
- Impact of TV breakdown: New TV is inside one's computer; author now places value on physical books in place of TV.
Reading Preferences
- Preferred formats: Physical books
- Current activities while reading: Simultaneously reading multiple books
- Reading activities: Reading books, looking for titles and authors for inspiration or for enjoyment
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Description
Exploration of one's changing reading habits from childhood adventure stories to professional documents and a renewed appreciation for physical books following a TV breakdown. The transformation of reading interests over time and the impact of technology is examined. Includes transition from reading books to online resources and back.
