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Yixi is a Chinese-speaking public lecture platform that curates and hosts live talks and video recordings covering a wide range of topics including science, technology, humanities, art, education, nature, and social issues. Each talk is delivered by a carefully selected speaker—such as registered dietitians, zoo designers, photographers, educators, artists, writers, and researchers—who shares real experiences, research findings, or personal stories in an accessible and thought-provoking manner. The platform offers over a thousand recorded speeches (with more than 1,150 speakers indexed), each typically lasting between 20 and 40 minutes, allowing users to dive deeply into a subject without time pressure. For example, a nutritionist explains how the brain is deceived by snack packaging and marketing, a zoo designer reveals the principles behind hiding animals from direct visitor sight to create more natural habitats, a teacher of “problem” students discusses why building trusting relationships matters more than discipline, and an artist who founded a “do-nothing” contest reflects on how people actively seek meaning in purposeless activities. Users can browse talks by categories such as “People,” “Science & Technology,” “Daydreams,” or “Everything,” and they can also filter by speaker name, topic, or release date. Beyond watching talks, the site provides a space for audience engagement: viewers can leave comments, share speeches via social media, and follow specific speakers or series. The platform functions as a free educational resource for lifelong learners, educators seeking discussion material, and professionals looking for interdisciplinary inspiration.