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Science/Mathematics
Did Dark Matter Wipe Out the Dinosaurs? Lisa Randall’s Idea: “Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs”
There has been a mystery associated with "extinction" for some time, and the solution to that mystery might lie in "dark matter", which is currently only a product of scientists' imagination as it has not been observed yet. In "Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs," active scientist proposes a surprising hypothesis. -
Non-Fiction/Liberal Arts
[Summary] Other Minds: Exploring the Consciousness of Octopuses (Author Peter Godfrey-Smith)
Cephalopoda, such as the octopus, is the only Invertebrata to have evolved a "brain". The author writes that he feels a connection to octopuses despite having followed a completely different path of evolution, and describes them as the living beings that are most similar to extraterrestrial biological entities. In “Other Minds,” we can learn about the evolutionary history of the octopus, which also has a brain in its arm and the nature of consciousness. -
Movies(fiction)
[Movie] A True Story About the Origin of “Stockholm” Syndrome (Director Robert Budreau, Starring Ethan Hawke)
The phenomenon where hostages develop feelings of sympathy or affection for their captors during events like robberies or hostage situations is called "Stockholm syndrome," and it's based on a real-life event. Learn about the strange psychology of humans who end up helping their captors from the movie "Stockholm." -
Documentaries
[Movie Summary] A Plastic Ocean: How We Eat Microplastics Every Day (Director Craig Leeson)
Marine pollution caused by plastic trash is far beyond our imagination. And the reality is also linked to the problem that "we ingest microplastics on a daily basis." From the movie "A Plastic Ocean," we can learn about the environmental destruction caused by modern civilization. -
Science/Mathematics
The Beauty and Mystery of “Symmetry” and Simple Groups (Author Marcus du Sautoy)
The proof by Abel that the quintic formula does not exist and the genius Galois's development of group theory shed new light on the field of symmetry. Based on the book "Symmetry," learn about the development of symmetry and the discovery of the "Monster." -
Documentaries
How “Stuntwomen” Overcame Gender Bias in Hollywood (Director April Wright)
The movie "Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story" depicts stuntwomen who are often undervalued in the male-dominated film industry, despite their need for advanced skills and the risks involved. Learn about the tremendous effort and expertise of these women and the history of their struggles.