Cycling Through Life: Commutes, Falls, and Encounters

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We look back on a life spent with bicycles—from exercise and commuting to work and travel.

Reporter Lee Ju-sang introduces this week's notable new book releases.

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[Running, Falling, and the Joy of a Cycling Life / Jeon Sang-woo / Neulbom]

This is "Running, Falling, and the Joy of a Cycling Life," a story about a lifetime spent on two wheels, including daily commutes.

The author, who began his cycling journey in elementary school by riding 64km a day, commuted by bike while working at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul and even traveled across the country with former Ambassador Stevens.

Declaring that he is still a child when it comes to cycling, he shares the basics of safe riding, such as wearing helmets and cycling caps.

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[Children Learning Too Fast / Cheon Geun-ah / Woongjin Knowledge House]

"Children Learning Too Fast" explores the impact of excessive early education on a child's brain.

In early childhood, the roles of the amygdala and hippocampus are crucial, and emotional experiences are more directly linked to memory than one-sided rote learning.

The author warns that improper brain development during infancy can lead to behavioral issues during adolescence, emphasizing that emotional stability is essential to activate the frontal lobe and lay the foundation for rational thinking.

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[No Matter How Angry You Are, Don't Fight with Fools / Kotaro Tamura / Yunobooks]

"No Matter How Angry You Are, Don't Fight with Fools" argues that there is no poison worse than anger.

While there is no need to fight the fools who bother us, we should not allow ourselves to be looked down upon either.

The book advises that since we cannot control the minds of others, we should live as our true selves rather than trying to get along with everyone.

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[The Science of Ramen / Ji Young-jun / Deep Tree]

"The Science of Ramen" reveals the lesser-known stories behind this familiar comfort food.

Ramen served as a solution to food shortages after the Korean War and went through a market restructuring following the beef tallow controversy.

The book also answers trivial questions, such as why noodles are curly and whether it is okay to put noodles in cold water before boiling.

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