1 . We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human knowledge is pretty available at the click of a button. We’ ve never had access to so much information.
Watch out for confirmation prejudice(偏见).
Acknowledge small differences. In life, most situations are varying and complicated. Admitting that can enrich the way that we view the world. For example, what colour is the sky? Well, the obvious answer is blue. But at sunrise or sunset, it can be red. On a cold misty morning, white or gray.
Practise intellectual humility (谦逊). One approach to, well, arguing, is to let go of the idea of being “right”. Or at least seriously consider that you might actually be wrong.
Engaging in critical thinking isn’t as fun as picking up a pitchfork, or feeling like you’re fundamentally right. But in the long run, it leads to a more curious, educated and harmonious society, which is the biggest win of all.
| A．Avoid mistakes |
| B．Check your sources |
| C．We all enjoy feeling like we’re right |
| D．But not all of what’s out there is quite what it seems |
| E．So pay attention to differences in many situations |
| F．So don’t rush to decide, and be actively prepared to change your mind |
| G．Putting yourself into the other person’s shoes can have more fruitful outcomes |
2 . Musicians want to be heard. Making that happen involves time and effort that could be spent making music, however. Fortunately, Richmonders Elijah Hedrick and designer Rian Moses-Hedrick have started a platform to help. HearRVA shines a spotlight on Richmond musicians. “We’re basically trying to play matchmaker with music fans here in Richmond,” Rian says.
The promotion platform was created in July last year by the designer and her husband, Elijah. HearRVA’s website offers videos of local performances, a list of live music spots and playlists of songs from Richmond-based musicians. Musicians submit links to their work to be considered for promotion at no cost. The site is a passion project for the married couple and is supported by money donations from the natives.
One of the next steps is an interview series, “Liner Notes,” which highlights local musicians and the motivations behind their music. The series was launched in November with local singer Devonne Harris, who plays recorded popular music on the local radio. “It’s a great way for listeners to get a close look into what’s going on behind some of the creative forces in the city,” Harris says. “Sometimes having extra insight adds more of a connection, so people can really go back to listen to your music and be grateful for what you do and listen to it from a different angle.”
Rian and Elijah are looking ahead to season two of “Liner Notes”, which they plan to release next year. For them, everything ties back to providing exposure to local musicians. “People always want to go to LA or New York because they think they have a better shot there, and the market’s bigger,” Rian says, “but why don’t we grow the market here?”
1. What is the main purpose of HearRVA?| A．To bring local artists close together. |
| B．To build a useful source for musicians. |
| C．To show how to appreciate local music. |
| D．To connect local musicians with music lovers. |
| A．The great local demand for it. |
| B．Local musicians’ desire for fame. |
| C．Local people’s financial support. |
| D．The married couple’s gift for music. |
| A．The comparisons between different musicians. |
| B．Effective ways of composing or playing music. |
| C．Different opinions on a certain kind of music. |
| D．Reasons why local musicians create their music. |
| A．Negative. | B．Positive. | C．Uncertain. | D．Indifferent. |
