The book "Conversations by the Dreamy Stream" (夢溪筆談) by Shen Kuo is a work written in the form of conversations, where the author shares his observations and thoughts on various fields of knowledge. In each thoughtful line, Shen Kuo discusses topics such as nature, astronomy, physics, engineering, as well as history and legend. The reader is exposed to the unique and surprising ideas of the author, who examines the world around him from new interpretive perspectives. "Conversations by the Dreamy Stream" is a great source of knowledge and inspiration for anyone seeking a deep understanding of the culture and science of ancient China.