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The Song of Achilles
Miller puts a romantic, emotional spin on a classic story that is absolutely lovely to read, as well as heartbreaking. Patroclus’ depiction here as Achilles’ mortal best friend turned mortal lover couples very well with the blossoming development of his own individual personhood throughout the story. The way he strove for and reached greatness in his own way was exhilarating to experience as his life became more intertwined with anger, tension, and the terrors of war. He is his own man while also feeling this deep, divine connection and loyalty to Achilles that sort of anchors him until he takes it upon himself to free them both, and in my opinion it’s written so very well. Also, the way Patroclus describes Achilles at several points in the novel is some of the most beautiful prose I’ve read in a while. The man was smitten, ya’ll.
By angela hepworth2 years ago in BookClub
Favourite Childhood Books
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” — Walt Disney I spent my childhood with my nose buried inside a book. My parents used to joke that it wasn't cheap to keep me in books. I loved thrifting for them with my Auntie.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹2 years ago in BookClub
Why is this number everywhere?. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
- Let me show you something unbelievable. Name a random number between 1 and 100. - 61. - Okay, that's pretty random. - [Emily] Just name a random number from 1 to 100, random. - 43. - 43, thank you so much. - 56. - 7. - I want the most random number between 1 and 100, like totally random. - 11. - 37. - [Interviewee] 79. - 79, thank you so much. - 91. - 7. - 3. - 37. - [Derek] 37. - 37, yeah. - [Derek] Why 37? - I dunno, it's the first number that came to my mind. - 44. - 27. - 37. - 72. - 4. - 13. - 7. - 37. - [Emily] Really? (Derek speaking in foreign language) - 13. - 7. - 37. - 37? - 73. - 37. - 35. - 37. - [Emily] 37, no way! - 43. - 2. - 37. (Derek gasping) - I knew you were gonna do it. He just "37-ed" and walked away. - Between 1 and 100. - Ah, no thanks. - [Emily] Okay. - 37. - [Emily] Oh, perfect. Thank you so much. - 83. - 37. - 37. - 87. - 55. - 37. - 37. (Emily gasping) Can I shake your hand? - [Derek] I love the thought you're putting into this. - 37? - No, you are kidding me! Are you real? - Yeah why? - Did we ask you this already? - No. - Random number between 1 to 100. - 37. - 37. Oh, my gosh, yes. - [Derek] Name a random number between 1 and 100. - 37. - Are you kidding me? Why? - It's a good number, I guess, any number. - [Derek] Where did that come from? - Imagination, I suppose. - So, what's going on? Well, people are actually really bad at selecting things randomly. In fact, when asked to pick a color and a number, people reliably select blue and 7 the most across dozens of different cultures. Psychologists have a name for this pattern. The blue-seven phenomenon. And when picking a random number between 1 and 100, it has long been suggested that the equivalent of the blue-seven phenomenon is the number 37. My producer, Emily, and I spoke to hundreds of people to test this theory. The most common answer was 7, but maybe that's because people just expected that we'd ask them for numbers between 1 and 10. The most common two-digit number really was 37, much to our surprise. (Derek and Emily gasping) So we decided to embark on the biggest investigation ever on the number 37. And it took us to some unexpected places. - I think 37 is a fascinating number. It's just really interesting because it turns up so much. How many objects are there here in the room with us that have a 37 on them? I'm sure there's more than 1,000 here. I built the 37 Website in 1994. I started getting email from strangers, it's everywhere. I'm trying to collect them all. We're tireless. The tireless cabal of 37 people, yeah.was 37. two reasons.- Let me show you something unbelievable. Name a random number between 1 and 100. - 61. - Okay, that's pretty random. - [Emily] Just name a random number from 1 to 100, random. - 43. - 43, thank you so much. - 56. - 7. - I want the most random number between 1 and 100, like totally random. - 11. - 37. - [Interviewee] 79. - 79,76,76 and other number with 37 words .thankyou .
By Timothy Mwiti2 years ago in BookClub
The Advantages of Square Gear Motor
The square gear motor Motor, with its distinctive design combining a DC motor and a square gearbox, offers several advantages to various customer applications. In addition to increasing the gear ratio, it also manages to conserve space, which is a priceless feature in today's streamlined and compact systems. This motor's defining feature is its square gearbox, which greatly enhances its exceptional performance.
By Woke Jordon2 years ago in BookClub
The Princess and the Honey-Loving Beast
The Princess and the Honey-Loving Beast In the heart of the Enchanted Forest, where sunbeams filtered through the leaves and birds sang sweet melodies, a beautiful princess named Tyra lived in a cozy little cottage surrounded by vibrant flowers. Her golden hair shone like the brightest sunflower, and her smile could light up the darkest of nights. But something was amiss in the forest – the flowers were withering away, and the animals seemed to have lost their sparkle.
By mhmelbanna2 years ago in BookClub
"And Then There Were None":By Agatha Christie. AI-Generated.
And Then There Were None: Agatha Christie Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” stands as a pinnacle of mystery and suspense literature. With its intricate plot and compelling characters, it has captivated readers for generations. The novel unfolds on a secluded island where ten strangers are invited under mysterious circumstances. Soon, they realize there is a murderer among them, and they must figure out who it is before they become the next victim. If you’re a fan of gripping tales and edge-of-your-seat suspense, you’re in for a treat. Stay with me as I delve into the depths of this classic mystery, and by the end, I’ll share how you can listen to the audiobook for free.
By Arturo Becerra 2 years ago in BookClub
COGNITIVE PYCHOLOGY
In the middle of the 20th century, alongside the massive proliferation of computers, a new specialism in psychology emerged. Some thought it was so influential that they called it a revolution. The cognitive revolution. So what is cognitive psychology? To answer that question, it's worth thinking for just a moment about what psychology looked like just before cognitive psychology existed. The subject was engulfed in a movement called behaviorism, with the prevailing belief that the role of psychology was to study people's behaviors. But some psychologists were becoming increasingly frustrated that by only studying behaviors, they weren't able to understand the processes that were going on internally. And so in a grand shift, cognitive psychology emerged as the study of mental processes and complex behaviors.
By Chinazo Uchechukwu2 years ago in BookClub
Press Release Distribution Services
The proliferation of press release distribution services has led to content saturation. Issuers must differentiate their releases through compelling storytelling and strategic targeting to stand out amidst competition.
By Press Release Services2 years ago in BookClub
AI or artificial intelligence
AI or artificial intelligence refers to the ability of machines or computers to mimic human intelligence. It encompasses a wide range of techniques and approaches that enable computer systems to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as pattern recognition, decision-making, learning, and language.
By wawan piliang2 years ago in BookClub
