Technology is a means to an end, like a book of matches is a means to create fire, or like a bicycle is a means of transportation.

技术是达到目的的手段，就像火柴是用来生火，自行车是用于交通的一样。

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One of the author (Douglas C. Merrill) has a PhD in cognitive science, so this book has a strong emphasis on organizing yourself in a way that matches the way your brain works.

其中一名作者（道格拉斯 C 默睿）是认知科学的博士，这本书也把重点放在了如何用和你的大脑运作模式相匹配的方法来管理组织你自己。

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This means I get specific, if you narrow down your subject of curiosity enough you can usually get a book that matches.

这意味着我开始对内容变得更挑剔。 通过你感兴趣的主题来渐渐地缩窄你的浏览范围，最终你就会找到适合你的书。

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Additionally, she usually keeps a lighted candle in the room, favoring black or jewel-toned ones from Dyptique, Rigaud or Taffin for the holidays. (She cautions against placing this candle on the back of a toilet, where the flame could set someone's hair on fire.) Ms. Kemble will also leave a book of matches in the room.

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