Category: Brain
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Pay It Forward: Can this simple concept be adapted to truly work in real life?
Read more: Pay It Forward: Can this simple concept be adapted to truly work in real life?Pay It Forward is a 2000 American romantic drama film directed by Mimi Leder, based on a novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde. I was recommended this movie by a friend, as its story shared certain similarities with the goal of One Daily Tale: making the world a better place. The story follows Trevor, a seventh-grade…
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Does the sad story of Secret of Mana reveal the tragic outcome for the younger generations and the state of our planet?
Read more: Does the sad story of Secret of Mana reveal the tragic outcome for the younger generations and the state of our planet?Secret of Mana, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 2, is a 1993 action role-playing game developed and published by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the sequel to Final Fantasy Adventure (Mystic Quest) released on Gameboy. The game allows three players to play simultaneously, following the journey of a boy,…
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Dogma: can a controversial movie be a wake-up call by raising questions about blindly following religions?
Read more: Dogma: can a controversial movie be a wake-up call by raising questions about blindly following religions?Dogma is a 1999 American fantasy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. The filmâs irreverent treatment of Catholicism and the Catholic Church triggered considerable controversy, even escalating to the point of death threats against Smith. A satire of the Catholic religion, the plot could easily be extended to encompass any of the major…
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Serial Experiments Lain: Should we be frightened, sad, or optimistic about a world so close to the WIRED?
Read more: Serial Experiments Lain: Should we be frightened, sad, or optimistic about a world so close to the WIRED?Serial Experiments Lain is a Japanese anime television series created and co-produced by Yasuyuki Ueda, written by Chiaki J. Konaka, and directed by RyĆ«tarĆ Nakamura. It was first broadcast in Japan in 1998. The show features surreal and avant-garde imagery and explores philosophical topics such as reality, identity, and communication. Its content is highly experimental,…
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Can âLâHymne de nos campagnesâ Still Awaken Us in the Age of AGI and Environmental Collapse?
Read more: Can âLâHymne de nos campagnesâ Still Awaken Us in the Age of AGI and Environmental Collapse?Are we listening to messages, or just playing the music? I first heard about Tryo when I was in engineering school back in France. While at that time I was not quite self-aware on many aspects, I found it deeply ironic that many of my fellow students admired this band promoting environmental consciousness, even though…
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What Can Les Trois FrĂšres Teach Us About Society, Family, and Emotional Awareness?
Read more: What Can Les Trois FrĂšres Teach Us About Society, Family, and Emotional Awareness?Can humor reveal the deepest flaws of our society? Les Trois FrĂšres is a 1995 French comedy film written, directed by, and starring Didier Bourdon and Bernard Campan alongside their Les Inconnus partner Pascal LĂ©gitimus. Three brothers meet each other for the first time after their motherâs death. Believing they will inherit her fortune, they…
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What Can Kung Fu Hustle Teach Us About Growth, Responsibility, and the Future of Humanity?
Read more: What Can Kung Fu Hustle Teach Us About Growth, Responsibility, and the Future of Humanity?How does a martial arts comedy inspire self-growth? Kung Fu Hustle (Chinese: ć怫; lit. ‘Kung Fu’) is a 2004 martial arts action comedy film directed, produced, and co-written by Stephen Chow. The story revolves around a murderous neighbourhood gang, a poor village with unlikely heroes, and an aspiring gangster’s fierce journey to find his true…
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Can Shaolin Soccer Teach Us About Self-Improvement and Balance?
Read more: Can Shaolin Soccer Teach Us About Self-Improvement and Balance?How does Shaolin Soccer blend martial arts and self-development? Shaolin Soccer (Chinese: ć°æè¶łç) is a 2001 Hong Kong sports comedy film directed by Stephen Chow, who also stars in the lead role. The story follows a Shaolin kung fu master, Sing, who seeks to promote the practical benefits of martial arts to the world. However,…
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Is Death Note a Reflection of Our Own Extremes?
Read more: Is Death Note a Reflection of Our Own Extremes?Do extremes ever lead to true justice? Death Note is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, serialized from December 2003 to May 2006. The story follows Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers the âDeath Note,â a mysterious book belonging to the shinigami Ryuk that grants its…
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Can Music Like Tears in Heaven and Layla Teach Us About Grief and Love?
Read more: Can Music Like Tears in Heaven and Layla Teach Us About Grief and Love?How does tragedy shape artistic expression? Eric Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music, and I believe I first listened to his songs when my brother started playing the guitar. My favorite song from Clapton is…