Tag: Empathy
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The Struggles of Modern Life: Reflections on No Surprises by Radiohead
Read more: The Struggles of Modern Life: Reflections on No Surprises by RadioheadRadiohead, an iconic English band, is renowned for its hauntingly emotional lyrics, brought to life by lead singer Thom Yorke. His voice and the band’s unique sound create an experience that resonates deeply with listeners, particularly when addressing the darker aspects of modern life. One such song, No Surprises, from the album OK Computer (1997),…
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The Hidden Scars in Ai Yazawa’s Nana: A Story of Growth, Empathy, and Influence
Read more: The Hidden Scars in Ai Yazawa’s Nana: A Story of Growth, Empathy, and InfluenceNana by Ai Yazawa is one of the few shoujo manga that I’ve read, and it stands out to me for its depth. The story revolves around two women, both named Nana, who meet by chance on a train journey to Tokyo. Despite coming from very different backgrounds, their lives become intertwined, leading them to…
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Gunnm: A Reflection on Humanity in a Cyborg World
Read more: Gunnm: A Reflection on Humanity in a Cyborg WorldIn Gunnm (Battle Angel Alita) by Yukito Kishiro, we are thrust into a dystopian future where Gally, a cyborg girl, is rescued by Doctor Daisuke Ido. Ido, a doctor who also leads a secret life as a bounty hunter, hides his darker side from Gally. Their lives unfold in the Scrapyard, a place where scraps…
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Mastering Life: Lessons from Final Fantasy V’s Job System
Read more: Mastering Life: Lessons from Final Fantasy V’s Job SystemIn Final Fantasy V by Square Enix, players experience an RPG (Role Playing Game) built around a unique “job system.” This system lets you unlock various jobs by progressing through the story or completing side quests. Each job comes with its own abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, offering a fresh gameplay dynamic. The first jobs are…
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Actions speak louder than words.
Read more: Actions speak louder than words.Gladiator tells the story of Maximus, a Roman general who is betrayed by Commodus, the son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. After his family is murdered, he is reduced to slavery. Sold into the life of a gladiator, Maximus’s experience as a general, his strength, and his leadership soon begin to shine through. Until the famous…
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Unleash Your Greatness: Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality
Read more: Unleash Your Greatness: Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s Mamba MentalityThe most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do—Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant was undoubtedly one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Not only was his game on a different level than most on the court, but he also championed excellence…
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Escape the Matrix: Break the Chains of Consumerism and Choose Change!
Read more: Escape the Matrix: Break the Chains of Consumerism and Choose Change!We can argue all day that The Matrix is just a movie. However, how is it that the message from it still feels relevant? I watched the film as a teenager, around 14 years old. Twenty-five years later, the society we live in is driven by money-hungry businesses and increasingly aggressive marketing that exploits human…
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Overcome your past
Read more: Overcome your pastCecil is the main character of Final Fantasy 4 and we begin the game with him as a Dark Knight, who can make use of skills and attacks using the power of Darkness. He is a loyal knight to his king, but some tragic events, involving him involuntarily ravaging a whole harmless small town, makes…
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Don’t let others pull you down : believe in yourself
Read more: Don’t let others pull you down : believe in yourselfTrinity is running for her life as agents are after her and they end up jumping from roof to roof of buildings. At one point, they do a jump so big that the one of the cops chasing her says “It’s impossible” in an iconic dramatic way. When we see, for the first time in…
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It’s by combining our forces that we will able to reshape the future of humanity
Read more: It’s by combining our forces that we will able to reshape the future of humanityGoku is certainly one of the strongest characters ever created in a manga. He is strong, can fly and can even teleport to other universes instantaneously. But on a few difficult encounters, he still asks for help to create a powerful move called the Genkidama, that gets stronger when more people lend some of their…