Does the world still need libraries?

这个世界还需要图书馆吗?

Round Table China

社会与文化

2025-01-08

27 分钟
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In an age where information is just a click away, why do we continue to build libraries? If libraries are intended to provide communities with essential services, what kind of libraries can we expect in the future (14:49)? / What to eat after a workout. On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Steve Hatherly.

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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

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  • They say the library is where shh lives.

  • But what if instead of shushing, libraries became the loudest champions of innovation and community.

  • It's time to reshelve our expectations of what a library should be.

  • And a big dinner after a workout session in the gym.

  • Yes or no?

  • We'll be discussing this fun topic so that we can give you a better state of maintaining your health.

  • But now, as cities race to develop smarter, more connected infrastructures, there is a growing focus on something the library.

  • Sure, we live in a world of smartphones, ebooks and podcasts, but is that any reason to turn our backs on the humble library?

  • These institutions aren't just about books anymore.

  • They're about community.

  • About providing access to resources, fostering creativity, and offering a quiet escape from the noise.

  • Actually, when I was younger, my favorite place wasn't a playground or a mall.

  • It was the local library, our provincial library.

  • And it wasn't just about the books.

  • Well, they were amazing for sure.