Yes and I use it more often, but sometimes a literal translation is not enough, I know enough English to notice when something is weird and in those cases I go to chatgpt or deepseek who understand what you mean and its context and give you the same thing and with the same tone in another language. I don't use it all the time, but it greatly improves the result.
My thoughts? I hope they feel welcome here.
I normally use it to help me with my English translations here on lemmy (I can more or less get by but I prefer it to be correct), so I already do it.
At no point have I suggested that one thing is better or worse, and I have also acknowledged that this list changes over space and time. I can add the social context because I agree with you regarding small groups.
However, what ultimately matters is what is culturally influential—what shapes the worldview of our societies, even for those who are not directly aware of it. There are works, not just books but also music or films, that change our perspective on the world in the long term and do so by influencing all subsequent creators (at least in the mainstream). Being familiar with these works is important, and this doesn’t mean there aren’t brilliant works outside of this sphere—it’s just that their cultural impact is so significant that they deserve your attention.
I suppose I will not convince you from my point, but I want you to know that I appreciate an educated conversation that for once does not deal with politics or things like that. It is a pleasure to chat with someone and exchange points of view and even better do it than someone with whom you do not agree.
I am referring to that which has a widely accepted cultural meaning. That which a large part of society knows and/or not knowing it will make you outside the general culture. This varies in space and time and is not decided independently by anyone, it is rather a consensus between creators and the public.
You can not read it, but you must know it or you will be left out of references that others know, impoverishing your experience.
Okay, stay calm. Getting anxious has never helped anyone, and trying to think things through with a clear mind usually does. Take another test before talking to anyone about it to be 100% sure, but keep in mind that the chances of it being a false positive are very low. Start thinking and planning with that in mind.
I don’t know your personal situation or the decisions you’ll make about this, but I’m sure you’ll find support from the people around you and you’ll get through it.
I agree with the post, mostly. I don't think anyone should read things they dislike, but I also think there are books that are required reading.
Reading a good summary or review may be enough, but not knowing who Romeo and Juliet are could be a problem even if not reading the book isn't.
The new global economic order: "The USA is not a reliable partner. Even if these tariffs are overturned by Congress or anyone else in a short time, the US government wants to impose them. They are not someone to make deals or do business with. Let's distance them from our economy as much as possible."
Great job orange man
We need European armed forces for yesterday
I understand that the German economy needs a boost, but we must try to take advantage of the situation to gain independence and ecology.
Muy interesante y completo, da para muchas reflexiones distintas
How is it possible that an article so crudely mixes illness with laziness? On the other hand, if Germany hadn't taken such an arrogant attitude during the 2008 financial crisis, labeling all of Southern Europe as lazy and incompetent based on statistics like this, this news wouldn't feel so satisfying.
I don't believe that revenge will get us anywhere, but I can't help but crack a slight smile while reading it.