If our time is a commodity that we exchange for biochemical impulses that we have as much chance resisting as a drug addict his cocaine, or an alcoholic his whiskey, then we need to think again about the real constraints that being imposed on us by technology. It’s not that the Buddhist appreciates his time … Read more
Chapter 3: Liberty Big Data is watching you Harari’s main thesis in Sapiens and in this book is about stories – what they are, which ones we choose to believe in, and how they shape our world. Liberalism is one of the greatest stories we have invented. Human liberty is its number one value. According to … Read more
Chapter 2: Work When you grow up, you might not have a job What will our future look like with AI? Already, we are seeing signs of a very different world.For example, technologies already exist that can recommend books and videos to us based on our previous tastes. One day, it may be possible to … Read more
Chapter 1: Disillusionment The end of history has been postponed Humans are better at inventing tools than knowing how to use them wisely. Globalization, blockchain, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning are all buzzwords that are being repeatedly parroted around the world excitedly. You may have caught a recent TED talk peddling one or a … Read more
Self-Reliance was an essay written by Ralph Waldo Emerson. In it, he explains to us why the answers we seek are not found in trusting authority, blind religious faith, or following convention. He impels us to look inwards – to understand that, the rules that govern society were constructed by human beings, they were not … Read more
Slim looked through George and beyond him. “Ain’t many guys travel around together,” he mused. “I don’t know why. Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” Of Mice and Men is a story about George and Lenny, two guys struggling to make ends meet during the Great Depression in the … Read more
Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes Don’t step into the shadow of the past. When you’re trying to fill the shoes of those who came for you, you will likely fail. Throughout history, there have been many examples of men who had the wisdom of finding their own area of competence, rather than emulate … Read more
Law 40: Despise the Free Lunch Don’t fall for “free” gifts. There is a saying in business, “if you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.” Things that are offered for free have hidden strings attached that might be much more valuable that the product. When people play free games, or log into … Read more
Law 38: Think as You Like, but Behave like Others If you feel irritated by the absurd remarks of two people whose conversation you happen to overhear, you should imagine that you are listening to the dialogue of two fools in a comedy. The man who comes into the world with the notion that he … Read more
Law 36: Disdain the things you cannot have: ignoring them is the best revenge You should never make it apparent that you have been unable to attain something that you want. It is much wiser to treat what you secretly want with disdain, as this will bring it closer to you. The Fox and the … Read more