What did you read in 1979?

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Here are some references on reading and imagination from the Lex Fridman Podcast:

  1. Harry Potter: Natalya Bailey reveals that she has read the Harry Potter series multiple times and discusses the impact it had on her growing up, emphasizing the importance of continuous reading regardless of the material. She recounts how she named her company "Axion" after a summoning charm in Harry Potter (1).

  2. Reading Long Form: Lex Fridman and Natalya discuss the value of reading long-form literature, noting that it offers a unique opportunity to "travel" to different worlds and build empathy. They highlight the distinctiveness of reading fiction compared to other activities like watching movies (1).

These discussions highlight the impact of both fiction and continuous reading on mental and emotional development.

Reading and Imagination

Natalya and Lex discuss the importance of reading and how it helps with imagination and empathy. They also talk about the value of fiction and how it allows people to travel to different worlds without leaving their homes.
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