Kim Sang-uk

NOWADAYS BOOKSTORE: I WILL READ BOOKSS1, E1

Episode 1

The members of Nowadays Bookstore meet for the first time to discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Through debate, the members formulate ideas about the past and future of humankind as well as the concept of godhood.
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Episode 2

For their second book, the members of Nowadays bookstore examine the Book of Corrections by Ryu Seong-ryong. Through discussion, the members learn about the Imjin War and Ryu's part in the defence of Joseon.
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Episode 4

The members of Nowadays Bookstore examine Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel, Brave New World. Through debate, the members share their ideas about rigid hierarchies of the 21st century and the concept of Scientism.
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Episode 15

The members of Nowadays Bookstore examine The Story of Art, a book on Western art by E. H. Gombrich. By sharing interesting facts on famous pieces of art, the members study the relationship between art and humankind.
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Episode 6

The members of Nowadays Bookstore examine Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond. After considering Diamond's claim, the members learn how geographical factors have influenced different societies and cultures.
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Episode 10

For their 10th book, the members of Nowadays Bookstore examine The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins. After clarifying Dawkins' position, the members further debate the claim that humans are mere genetic vehicles as well as the concept of memes.