The original title of the book written by Mark Haddon is “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” Although it is written in English, the book is not too thick, and most of the words used are commonly encountered, making it a light and enjoyable read. I came across this book during my time as a student in ...
Henry David Thoreau’s book “Walden,” written by the author Henry David Thoreau, is considered a must-read and is often listed as essential reading, especially for college students. Personally, I first encountered this book during my college years. There was a course at Sungkyunkwan University’s Department of English Literature called “Understanding Ecological Literature,” and it was through that course that I ...
After encountering books like ‘Lift Off,’ chronicling the saga of SpaceX, and ‘Elon Musk: Architect of the Future,’ exploring Elon Musk’s life, my interest in Silicon Valley has naturally increased. Spending a considerable amount of time reading books as I welcome the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, I felt a renewed sense of excitement after delving into ...
Since there is no Disneyland in Korea, I personally have never worked at Disneyland. However, I have heard stories from people who have worked at Disneyland. Despite being a place where most people work part-time, Disneyland is known for being enjoyable to work at. Working at the world’s top amusement park may seem natural, but it makes me wonder if ...
“We are all living in the sand.” This is the thought that comes to mind after reading this book. Normally, we don’t think much about “sand” in our daily lives. Or perhaps, it’s not easy to think about the seemingly trivial “sand” while caught up in the hustle and bustle of modern society. However, after reading this book, one might ...
The novel “Almost Transparent Blue” is classified as “Restricted for those under 19.” It’s intriguing to note that, unlike more widely-read novels, this one is deemed inappropriate for readers under 19. The title of the novel, “Almost Transparent Blue,” is familiar even to those who haven’t read the book. It seems to be a well-known work, at least by its ...
Ernest Hemingway is a renowned writer known for employing the “hard-boiled” style. Hard-boiled writing is characterized by its concise, emotionless, and detached approach, eliminating subjectivity and expressing ideas objectively, bluntly, and simply. This hard-boiled style is also praised in the creative theory of Stephen King, a globally acclaimed best-selling author, in his work “On Writing.” King, who has produced various ...
I first encountered the book “Quatre-Septembre” by Japanese author Yoshio Ōsaki during the summer vacation. While attending school, I suddenly thought, “When was the last time I read a book?” Amidst writing blog posts, preparing for employment, and meeting people, I realized that I hadn’t read a book in a while. Suddenly, with this thought in mind, I visited the ...
In the 2010s, South Korea experienced a period of fascination with the concept of “healing.” The culture of providing comfort to youth and young adults, extending even to comfort for adults facing the challenges of life, dominated the mainstream for a while. While the societal atmosphere is now shifting towards offering “realistic alternatives” due to harsh realities, during that time, ...
Recently, when it comes to the most influential figure in Silicon Valley, one might think of Elon Musk. Now, he is not only making waves in Silicon Valley but also stands out globally as one of the most significant figures. Elevating Tesla into a successful electric car company, managing the private space industry with SpaceX, and delving into eco-friendly energy ...
I came across the book “Words of Writing” by the author Eunyu during my travels to Jeju Island. The catalyst for this discovery was a bookstore called “Pulmujeol,” which I had learned about through a friend of a friend. Originally a small bookstore located in front of Sungkyunkwan University in Myeongnyun-dong, Seoul, Pulmujil had transformed. The owner, Mr. Eun Jong-bok, ...
Amazon is considered one of the top 10 companies globally, having even claimed the top spot in market capitalization worldwide at one point. Although it currently competes with giants like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft, Amazon remains a significant leader in the business world. While the general public may perceive Amazon primarily as an e-commerce company, it is also a ...