Sensitive?

After the debate held in class last night, I'd like to copy here a couple of definitions provided by Longman Contemporary English Dictionary.
As you can see, more tan one meaning is possible so we simply have to take the context into account to choose one or another.

 

Nelson Mandela - on OPRAH WINFREY

The more I listen to him and learn about him, the more I admire him.

The Reluctant Fundamentalist, by Mohsin Hamid

Dear new students,

This is the first book we are going to read and analyse this course. Try to get a copy as soon as possible to make sure we can all begin to ready it at the same time. There is a cheap Penguin copy, but any editorial will be ok. I hope you find it without any difficulty.

Seoul government’s giant ear sculpture actually listens to the public’s opinion

Yobosayo is a large sculpture that records the opinions of passersby and relays it over speakers in City Hall.

2nd October 2013 in Fashion & Beauty, Government, Non-profit, Social cause. 

In a true democracy every citizen has a voice, but it can be the case that many don’t feel like politicians actually listen to it. In order to promote itself as open to what the public has to say, the Seoul government has installed Yobosayo – a large, ear-shaped sculpture that records the opinions of passersby and relays it over speakers in City Hall.
Designed by artist Yang Soo-in, the sculpture’s title means ‘Hello?’ in Korean and is situated outside City Hall, where disgruntled citizens would normally head to lodge a formal civic complaint by filling out a form. Instead, the big ear sounds a message when someone walks past, inviting them to leave a message for officials. Passersby can lean into the sculpture to offer criticism or praise of the government’s services, their opinions on current political events or even just air their thoughts. Whatever they have to say is recorded by a microphone located inside the ear and each message is then relayed through speakers located around City Hall. Sensors on each speaker detect how many officials are listening at the time and the soundbites that attract the biggest audience are saved for posterity – hopefully for authorities to take into consideration.
We’ve seen how Textizen in the US has been using community noticeboards and text replies to gather the views of the public, and this is another project that empowers members of the community. The project acts both as a public art installation and a quirky, engaging way for those sole voices to be heard – literally. How else can governments instil confidence that they really do serve the people by giving them a platform for direct communication with representatives?
Website: www.lifethings.in

This piece of wearable tech will help basketballers shoot more hoops

Vibrado is a wearable sleeve that can tell players where they’re going wrong with their hoop shoots.

9th October 2013 in Lifestyle & Leisure.

Getting into the NBA requires more than just skill – it takes a lot of dedication, passion and creativity. However, having a little help in the skill department can’t be a bad thing. Vibrado is a wearable sleeve that can tell players where they’re going wrong with their hoop shoots.
Looking much like the sleeves already worn by professionals such as LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, the Vibrado differs in that it is fitted with accelerometers that can detect the exact angle, arc and momentum of the arm as the wearer goes for a shot. The sleeve also features lights and beepers that instantly make players aware when they’ve made a mistake. If they have, they can then check their smartphone to get more detailed stats on how their technique compares to the ideal movements required for each shot. The video below from New Scientist explains more about the innovation:
Although it can’t guarantee to turn any player into a professional baller, the Vibrado could help both amateurs and NBA stars to refine their game by receiving quick and accurate feedback on their play. With wearable tech becoming an industry in itself, could we see this kind of thing pop up in sports across the board?
Website: www.vibradotech.com

American Government Shutdown

This is a very interesting video about the political situation in the USA. She explains the American Government shutdown to a kid. It'll make it easier to us to understand it!