[Read5for5 📚] To Organize The World's Information

“You can successfully force people to follow a certain course, but you cannot force them to understand it.”

― Confucius

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Hi friends,

This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp 👋

We are excited to start Day 2 of the 5 Day Reading Challenge 📚✨ Here are three good articles we choose, so when you finish reading any of them or any article you want, share it on Twitter with the hashtag, "#read5for5"! Let's read good articles together and connect with like-minded people🤝

Today's Reading List 📚

(1) Growing Old Gratefully: How to See Each Year as a Gift by Suzie Headley (3 mins)

• The article emphasizes a shift in perspective on aging, proposing gratitude instead of fear or disdain, as many often feel shame or panic at the signs of aging due to society's worship of youth and beauty.

• Reflecting on different cultural attitudes, like those in Japan where aging is seen as a period of maturity and rebirth, the author suggests embracing aging as a privilege and a gift, celebrating life and opportunities at every age.

• Suzie Headley, the writer, advocates for a grateful and positive mindset toward aging, living fully and naturally, countering negative societal messages, and appreciating every day as a part of the universe.

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(2) The Single Greatest Habit You Can Build by Sahil Bloom (5 mins)

• The article champions walking as a simple yet immensely powerful habit that can enhance mental, physical, and creative abilities, referencing historical figures and supported by various scientific studies.

• It suggests building a walking routine through different types of walks, such as Active Walks, Tech-Free Walks, Morning Sunlight Walks, and Break Walks, and proposes incorporating these into daily life for substantial benefits.

• The writer issues a challenge to the reader to undertake a daily 15-minute tech-free walk to experience a positive change, offering a form of social support and accountability through sharing the experience on Twitter.

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(3) To Organize The World's Information by Dmitri Brereton (7 mins)

• The organization of information has evolved from oral traditions to libraries like Alexandria, significantly aiding intellectual progress and innovation.

• The internet, with search engines and platforms like Wikipedia, revolutionized information access, using backlinks and user contributions for organization.

• Current search technology is still limited, struggling with complex queries and showing the need for better systems to fully organize and access global knowledge.

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Excited to learn with you!
See you tomorrow again ;)

Best,
Glasp team

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