Seesaw Statue and A Scientific Paradox

Very tickling. Yes, that's the first impression I got when I saw the picture above
from a link shared by the park on FB. This is a statue built in Japan. What if at a
glance we see, surely we will laugh not believe and assume the maker of this statue
is making it up. "Mosok iyo, is it really small, how come you can't use it,
mono?" Cook yes, little ones can lift a man with a weight (approximately) 4 or 5
times heavier than his body weight? Surely the creator of this statue made it up.

Hmmmm but let's see, we just pay a little more attention and be more open.Then
we will find a very deep meaning from this statue. There is an extraordinary
paradox, not about the little one who managed to lift the big one. But look at what
is contained in the opposite. The little one is depicted sitting side by side (if it can't
be said to bring) some of the thick books we all agreed on, these are quality books
and 'heavy' in their contents. Whereas the big one sits only by carrying a small
book (which can be a comic book, short story book, etc. - without understating the
meaning of the books).

And it turns out, the little one is able to lift the big one who weighs many times
from him. This is not the true meaning of this statue. The true meaning of this
statue is that "Your weight is determined by how many books you read."

And if we remember, Mark Twain, a famous novelist from the United States
said "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the
man who cannot read them." What does that mean? That by reading quality
books, quality books, then someone will have a comparative advantage compared
to people who do not read. So it is also clear that by reading, someone will be more
open to the horizons of his thoughts. Through reading, one has the opportunity to
reflect and meditate, so that the reading culture is more directed towards the
intellectual culture of being just a superficial entertainment culture.
This is the meaning of the statue. That a person's quality is not determined by the
weight and size of his body, if further it can also be interpreted not from his age,
not from his wealth, not from his appearance, but from his knowledge.And we will
get this knowledge from the books we read. So this is the urgency we read.

Even in the teachings of religion (Islam) even God immediately gives orders to
humans about reading this. Look at the Qur'an Al-Alaq verses 1-5 which are very
clear and clear about how God commands humans to read. Iqra '(read) denqan the
name of your Lord who created. He has created a man from a lump of blood. Iqra
'(read), and your Lord is the Most Gracious, who teaches (man) by means
of kalam (pen). He taught humans what he did not know.

Of course, from here we can see how and how important reading is to
humans. Until God even "intervened" directly for this sake. And if we want and are
able to trace further, reading is not merely for educational and scientific purposes,
will when we see and understand the commands of God in the Qur'an Al-Alaq verse
1-5, reading is an obligation that is considered as worship, which of course when
we do it, besides we will get the benefits of a wealth of insights, information and
knowledge, we will also get a great reward by His side.

Naaa, what are you waiting for ...? Let's read ... ^ _ ^

Your reading is your position

It is said that this picture is a photograph of a statue in Japan.Whoever looks at it carefully

will surely be able to guess the message and the purpose of the statue. Two people of
different sexes, different ages, and different body weights are sitting on seesaw toys with
opposite positions.Interestingly, adult men with large bodies turned out to be as heavy as
the little ponytailed girl who stared with a smile at her. How can? look at what the man is
holding and look at the stack next to the little girl. Yes, book. That is why.

If I try to interpret the message of this unique statue, it is more or less like this, "Nothing is
more worthy of being counted in someone except how many books he reads." or "Your
reading determines how big your position is." So it is not age, gender, rank, wealth, which
makes a person have value but how many books he reads and how much he reads.

The appreciation of books in Japan is very high, brilliant readers and the profession of
writers is highly respected.They know that a wealth of insight is the key to winning any
battle in all ages.And history has proven it.

Yes, it's in Japan. How about Indonesia? ( @RafifAmir )

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These 5 Reasons That Make Reading Culture

in Japan Very High, How in Indonesia?
Monday, October 23, 2017 15:57
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TRIBUNJOGJA.COM - It is common knowledge that reading seems to have

become part of the lifestyle of Japanese people.
Reading is even like being part of the daily needs of Sakura's citizens.
Some data and surveys have also stated that the reading level of Japanese society is
one of the highest in the world.
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Often Misguided
Admittedly, this is quite contradictory when compared to the conditions or level of
reading culture in Indonesia.
In the homeland, the reading culture is still fairly minimal, especially among teenagers
or productive ages.
But in Japan, reading habits have been taught and accustomed from an early age.
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So no wonder, if we often see Japanese people often use their free time to read,
including when on a train, hanging out in a cafe, or relaxing in a mall.
Quoted by the Jogja Tribune from various sources, these are the five things that
support and encourage a high reading culture of Japanese society.
eveloped country that has a myriad of knowledge, especially technology. Actually, where do
the knowledge they get so that they can make their country deserve to be juxtaposed with
developed countries on the continent of Europe and America?The answer is reading. It is
no secret that Japan has been cultivating a reading movement since childhood.

1. Reading in Public Transportation

If most people today are always busy with their smart phones while on public
transportation, then we will be treated to a different scene while in Japan.Most people
there always read books or comics while traveling to get rid of boredom.

2. Tachiyomi
What is Tachiyomi? Tachiyomi is one of the free reading activities that is done while
standing in a bookstore. In Japan, many book stores provide books that have plastic
packaging open, so that many people can use this tachiyomi activity. Many of the bookstore
sellers leave this Tachiyomi activity alone. He is not afraid to feel loss due to the many
readers who intend to read the free. Instead, he was in principle, the more crowded the
Tachiyomi in his shop, the more likely the person would buy the book the next day or
another day.

3. 10 Minutes of Reading Every Day at School

According to Yoshiko Shimbun, a Japanese national daily published by Tokyo, the habit of
reading in Japan starts from school. The teachers require students to read for 10 minutes
before conducting teaching and learning activities at school. This policy has been ongoing
for 30 years.Japanese education experts recognize that the habitual pattern applied is too
behavioristic in nature, where there is reward (punishment) and punishment
(punishment) in implementing these rules. However, habituation carried out from the
elementary school level is considered quite effective, because it is done on children from an
early age.

4. Number of bookstores
According to data from Bunkanews, the number of bookstores in Japan is the same as the
number of bookstores in the United States. The United States is twenty-six times wider and
has more than twice the population of Japan.

5. Sekiguchi Bookstore on TV
This program is very helpful for fans of books that are busy and do not have time to linger
in bookstores. Viewers can see references that are visualized on the TV screen and order
via the internet or telephone if interested in buying. Similar to a "television shopping", but
what is promoted is a book. (jow)