Hey, this is H from the IT Division.
As we mentioned in the last article, we held a debriefing session where everyone read the books they picked. The theme was “Pick one book and share your thoughts with the group.” This was for the February 2022 activity, “Quality Education for All.”
Tokyo members also attend remotely
Everyone picked different books. One was “PDCA Notebook,” by a manager of a foreign company. Another was “Psychological Strategies,” by mentalist DAIGO. And the third was “Overcoming Walls: We also read “The Words of Tadao Ando,” “Why Costco is Strong,” and “AI and Society,” among others. The list wasn’t really biased by category. AI and Society.
I’m sure everyone had their own takeaway from this, whether it was something they related to personally or just something they found interesting. Either way, I think this was a valuable exercise.
In today’s Internet society, where there’s so much information out there and anyone can get it, books are seen as a luxury item. But a book is finally published after proofreading by a variety of people, not just the author. I think the content of the book is very credible, all things considered.
The Internet is great for getting information, but it can be tricky to find what you’re looking for. And if the information is from an individual, it might be biased in terms of ideology. It’s easy to get tunnel vision when you’re actively seeking information.
They say that a good book is something you stumble across. I’ve found that there are times when you buy a book because you’re drawn in by the title or the cover, and you end up enjoying it or finding it just what you needed.
I hope this initiative will encourage those who haven’t read many books to keep reading and share their thoughts with others. Thanks, Mrs. N. of the Diagnostic and Technical Development Team!
We also picked the person who’ll be in charge of the next meeting in March through our annual raffle. We’ll also be sharing the target for the next month!
