I am Japanese and usually write book and movie review articles in Japanese. In this "English Articles," I have compiled translations of the articles I wrote in Japanese using ChatGPT.
I enjoy a wide variety of books and movies. I read novels, manga, non-fiction, and watch both fiction and documentary films. I write articles about my thinkings through these works while introducing their content.
I hope my articles can serve as a tool to discover new works or delve deeper into ones you've already read or watched.
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[Summary] Feynman: The genius scientist with unusual stories: “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!”
When you think of 'genius scientists,' you might imagine Einstein, Newton, or Hawking, but when it comes to a “genius scientist full of unscientific episodes,” Feynman stands out. His world-renowned bestseller “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!' is a collection of essays that hardly touch on 'science." -
[Facts] The Little-Known History of Nagasaki’s Vanished Atomic Bomb Dome
The Christian cathedral, "Urakami Cathedral," was partially destroyed and turned into ruins by the atomic bombing. However, for some reason, it was not preserved as the "Atomic bomb dome of Nagasaki" and was dismantled. "ナガサキ 消えたもう一つの「原爆ドーム」(Nagasaki's vanished 'Atomic bomb dome)'" delves into the little-known history surrounding Urakami Cathedral and portrays the strength of America. -
How One Jehovah’s Witness Escaped from the Brainwashing
The book "カルト脱出記(Escape from Cults)" was written by an author who was a "Jehovah's Witness" and avid Bible student in Japan. Through their Bible studies, the author was able to break free from "brainwashing". We cannot ignore the author's experience as "somebody else's problem" because "brainwashing" is something that exists in society and can affect anyone. -
[Summary] The Truth About Greta Thunberg: A Story of Passion and Anxiety: “I Am Greta” (Nathan Grossman)
I used to think of Greta, an environmental activist, as an "angry person" or a "righteous person." But that's not the case. She took action because she couldn't bear the "anxiety." Through the movie "I Am Greta," let's get to know the real Greta and her strong feelings. -
[Review] How “The Last Duel” (Ridley Scott) Shows Our “Communal Fantasy” (Starring Jodie Comer, Matt Damon)
For example, the reason people "value" a mere piece of paper called a "100 dollar bill" is because society's members live in the same "communal fantasy." Ridley Scott director's film "The Last Duel" depicts the social conventions that "rape does not cause pregnancy" and "determine the winner of a trial by a duel," and the strength of "communal fantasy" that is still relevant today. -
Onoda Hiroo’s Story and Cognitive Dissonance (Director Arthur Harari)
Until I watched the movie "ONODA", I felt uncomfortable about the person named Onoda Hiroo. It seemed unnatural to me that he had continued to live the reality of "the war is not over". However, after watching the movie, I realized that his way of life and decisions are not so different from ours.
