A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr – Comprehensive Book Report
Introduction A Month in the Country is a novella by British author J. L. Carr, first published in 1980. Although short (around 130 pages), it has garnered significant acclaim and is often described as a “perfect gem of a novel” (A Month in the Country – J L Carr |… Continue reading A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr – Comprehensive Book Report
The Landscape of Intelligence: How I Learned It’s Not a Fixed Trait
The Myth of Fixed Intelligence I used to believe that people were simply born smart or not. Growing up, I thought intelligence was like eye color or height—something genetic and unchangeable. We often hear phrases like “she’s a natural genius” or “I’m just not a math person,” which reinforce the… Continue reading The Landscape of Intelligence: How I Learned It’s Not a Fixed Trait
Flowers for Algernon – Analysis of Intelligence and Humanity
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the psychological and ethical dimensions of artificially enhanced intelligence. It follows Charlie Gordon, a 37-year-old man with intellectual disabilities, who undergoes an experimental surgery to boost his IQ. The story is told through Charlie’s “progress reports,”… Continue reading Flowers for Algernon – Analysis of Intelligence and Humanity
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse – A Thematic Analysis of the Spiritual Journey
IntroductionHermann Hesse’s Siddhartha is a novel that follows one man’s spiritual journey in ancient India as he seeks ultimate truth and enlightenment. Instead of presenting a straightforward plot summary, this report examines the book’s key philosophical and spiritual themes – enlightenment, suffering, self-discovery, wisdom, and the nature of knowledge –… Continue reading Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse – A Thematic Analysis of the Spiritual Journey
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Listen man, The fact that they did bad to you Is still not enough reason For you to not do good to them. That’s the trouble with goodness, You know. There’s no reward. The trouble with truth and all things truly noble You are incentivized at almost every turn To… Continue reading You know
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