1. Communication Problems Pigs During the episode “Pigs” of the German ARD series “Polizeiruf 110,” a lawyer is interrogated. Without being prompted, the lawyer explains the reasons for the unpopularity of members of his profession, seemingly anticipating expected criticism. He mentions that the specialized language was originally developed to disenfranchise laypeople, a belief held by […]
Category: Intro
Rediscovering Reading: My Transformation from Passive Reader to Active Interpreter [RWS-L1]
After graduating from high school, I was unsure of what to do next. Despite numerous career fairs and internships, I simply had no plan. While strolling through the city, I saw a book with an intriguing cover titled “We Call It Work” by Lobbo in the window of Bukowski’s bookstore. It piqued my curiosity, and […]
How have I become the person I am today? [GST-L1]
Question and Significance How have I become the person I am today? Understanding this is crucial for my self-awareness, my goals, my resilience, and my interpersonal relationships. Diversification of Disciplines Who can I consult to help unravel this complex question? Several academic fields offer insights into a person’s development: Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Cultural Studies, and […]
Stock Market vs. PC: P-O-C-A-I [CO-L1]
First Contact My first contact with the stock market was marked by massive overwhelm. Countless advisors, explainer videos, real-time news services, and other offerings bombarded me. At that time, I didn’t recognize that this opacity was a typical characteristic of complex systems. It was up to me to respond appropriately or fail because I was […]
Number-Symbol Route [AM-L1]
900 index cards, first contact, conditions In my first semester at the FernUniversität in Hagen, the relevant material for the “Introduction to Theoretical Philosophy” exam comprised about 1000 DIN A4 pages. Even after narrowing it down to 300 pages, dividing it into paragraphs resulted in approximately 900 index cards, each with an important line of […]
Mysterious Equation: 22 + 4 = 2 [HE-L1]
Experience Report One evening, my mother asked if I was interested in a puzzle. It was “22 + 4 = 2”. I received no further information or clues, nor was there a specific question attached. The equation was easy to remember, so I found myself spontaneously pondering over the next few days what the puzzle […]