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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. It also serves as an archive of contemporary Chinese thought and culture, preserving voices from fields like docume