TED talks

Dear Sarah Hello, Sarah. You probably would not recognize my name. I wanted to thank you for creating Imgur, and the joy it has brought me for the past few years. Imgur has given me so much, not just the memes, but also the chance to experience being a part of something huge. The community is surprisingly mature, with the accompanying gaggle of news, call-outs for charity, and frequent posts where people actually converse meaningfully. The posts fulfilled with joy, happiness, and satisfaction. It's time I found a oasis in the middle of the desert. When I first saw your memorable face on the memes, it made me so delighted I gave a squeal of joy. You wouldn't remember, but we've met before. Since when I got to know you and became a passionate fan of yours, I always wanted to meet you face-to-face. Don't be angry for this-but I searched all your schedules. I think you will understand my desperate mind. During my teenage years, Imgur is my idol. It sometimes helps me t...

Carlos doesn’t Remember           Carlos is a one-in-a-thousand kind of genius, but he faced numerous obstacles in his way to success. Malcolm Gladwell discusses how the college admissions officers grossly underestimate the number of poor, prodigal students in America, and that many kids like Carlos grow up without ever given the chance to show their intellectual skills. I believe that the problem is much more severe in Korea.           The private education industry in Korea is one of the largest in the world. Entire districts in Seoul are dedicated to private academies, or hagwons , and literally thousands of tutors visit middle-class kids to give exclusive lessons and tips. I don’t deny that the education craze in Korea has some benefits, namely the high levels of literacy and knowledge that Korean students possess. The great human capital is the powerhouse that drives the Korean economy, a...

Bowdoin or Vassar?           Don’t get me wrong, they are both great schools. But Malcolm Gladwell seems to disagree. He flat out says, “Don’t go to Bowdoin, go to Vassar instead.” Bowdoin serves great food, but Vassar trades food to give more students financial support. Bowdoin has a huge capital base to fall back on if things turn bad, but Vassar can’t afford to lose even 10 students paying full university fees. Gladwell believes that social equality, the opportunity give more students the chance of advanced education is more important than luxuries. On a broader scope, I agree. Universities, as the ivory tower devoted to knowledge and social advancement, should always try to pursue the virtues of equality and social justice. But sacrificing quality for quantity is something I do not believe in.           Vassar is something of a special case. It accepts far more students requiring financial...