《Must-Read Newspaper for Middle School Students》, the final chapter of the epic journey!
Signal Reading for Advanced Literacy
“If you have gone beyond memorization to understanding, now is the time to move on.”

The "Middle School Must-Read Newspaper" series, which has been widely loved for opening new horizons in non-fiction reading, has now reached its third volume.
Volume 1, which started with the education field and introduced me to the joy of reading newspapers, and Volume 2, which covered the college entrance exam and school grades… I was really running breathlessly.
For young people who enjoy reading along with various topics that capture the essence of the times, the two authors present their own "Signal Reading Method."
The entire process of understanding the structure of the text, finding the theme, expanding thoughts, organizing concepts, asking and answering questions, and connecting knowledge will be not only interesting but also educationally diverse, as befitting a complete book.
Education must constantly change.
If we have gone beyond the education of 'memorization' to the education of 'understanding', now it is time for the next step.

The only learning capability that can surpass artificial intelligence,
Must-read books for teenagers linked to social studies and essay writing

Soon, the ability to manipulate artificial intelligence will become humanity's most powerful weapon.
So, we humans, especially the youth, should utilize it better than anyone else.
This may be the most advanced technology humans can wield.
This means that those who can find their own unique insights and thoughts within the results produced by artificial intelligence, rather than relying on them, will be the ones who will survive.
Then again, the power of thought is needed.
The power to think, the power to ask questions, and the power to organize information and express it in our own words are unique to us humans.
Artificial intelligence can only analyze data to find patterns and make predictions, but it cannot be curious.
To find new possibilities in our thinking, we must go back to basics.

The problem lies in the negative health effects of smartphone use.
Prolonged exposure to blue light from smartphone screens can disrupt your body's rhythm.
Our bodies perceive day and night based on the amount of light entering our retinas, and bright light perceived during times when we should be sleeping can disrupt deep sleep.
It blocks the secretion of hormones that induce sleep, preventing you from falling asleep.
Smartphones can cause nearsightedness due to the close viewing angle, and can also cause dry eyes by limiting blinking.
In particular, if you turn off the lights and look at your smartphone in a dark place, your eye fatigue increases rapidly, and if you keep your smartphone below eye level and look down at it for a long time, you may develop turtle neck syndrome.
This is very bad for your neck and back muscles.
Holding a smartphone for a long time also puts a strain on your wrist.
Your fingers may feel numb, painful, or have a loss of sensation or tingling.
If this becomes severe, the wrist muscles become stiff and pressure is transmitted to the nerves responsible for the sensation and motor function of the hand, causing carpal tunnel syndrome.
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CRISPR technology also raises ethical questions.
This technology has great potential to treat genetic diseases, but it can also be used to enhance human capabilities.
It may be used to strengthen muscles or improve learning and memory abilities.
This makes it difficult to distinguish where treatment begins and where improvement begins.
The use of this technology could exacerbate social inequality based on economic ability.
If the wealthy abuse this technology to enhance their own abilities, existing social gaps will widen further.
The question arises: 'Is it really right to artificially enhance human abilities?'
Philosophical and social discussions are also necessary regarding the arbitrary alteration of human identity and essence.
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The overseas advancement of soccer players affects not only younger players but also teenagers.
Successful overseas players offer dreams and goals to young people, broadening their interest and understanding of the world stage.
It helps you look at phenomena from a broader perspective than just soccer, and also helps you expand your self.
Of course, there is also a concern that excessive admiration for foreign leagues could lead to overlooking the importance of the domestic league.
There may be young people who are blinded by success stories and end up dreaming without being prepared.
Not all players can succeed overseas.
If we neglect the blood and sweat they shed and focus only on the results, we may end up harboring unrealistic fantasies without any effort.
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It is essential to thoroughly research the artwork and artist before an auction and set a budget.
When setting your budget, it's a good idea to factor in additional fees, such as buyer's premiums.
In the case of online auctions, you have to be more careful because you cannot see the artwork in person.
So, how are prices determined at high-priced art auctions? The most important factors, of course, are the artist's reputation and his or her contribution to art history.
The more historically significant the artist's work, the more likely it is to fetch a higher price.
The artist's recognition and status in the art world have a decisive influence on the evaluation of the work's value.
The rarer the work, the higher the price tends to be.
The competition for masterpieces by famous authors or works from important periods is fierce due to their high rarity value.
It is only natural that prices will skyrocket when demand greatly exceeds supply.
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Traditional financial products include deposits, loans, stocks, and bonds.
A deposit is a product that entrusts money to a bank, and a loan is a product that borrows money from a bank.
Stocks are securities that represent ownership of a company, and bonds are loan certificates issued by the government or a company.
Derivative financial products are created based on existing financial products, and there are over 1,200 types.
There are also options, which are traded as 'futures' and rights to enter into a transaction at a specific price at a specific point in the future.
Electronic finance refers to transactions in which financial institutions or electronic finance companies provide financial products and services through electronic devices, and users use them in an automated manner without direct contact.
This includes internet banking, mobile banking, and electronic payment settlement, and the importance of electronic finance is gradually increasing in modern society.
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Why is DEI important? Teams with diverse backgrounds are more likely to bring new ideas and perspectives.
Organizations with diverse leadership teams are also 25% more likely to achieve above-average profitability than those without.
Because diverse experiences and perspectives create more solutions in the problem-solving process.
Employees' comfortable expression of opinions and ideas can lead to the development of innovative products and services.
DEI in media contributes to resolving social conflicts.
When journalists with diverse backgrounds produce news, they can provide a broad and balanced perspective.
As more readers understand different perspectives, opportunities for dialogue will naturally increase.
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As the use of artificial intelligence increases, so do threats such as personal information leaks and privacy violations.
As users' data is used for artificial intelligence learning, the risk of personal information being exposed increases.
As artificial intelligence develops, human nature and ethics become more important.
Artificial intelligence can make logical and efficient decisions, but its ability to consider human values ​​is very limited.
The humanities enhance our understanding of human values ​​and ethics, fostering a human-centered approach that AI may overlook.
Advances in artificial intelligence technology can aid in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases, but they may fail to take into account patients' psychological values ​​and needs.
The humanities strengthen these human thinking and judgment skills, helping us address the challenges that may arise when using artificial intelligence.

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