Thomas Sowell is a prominent American economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author. He was born in North Carolina in 1930, and his remarkable journey took him from a high school dropout to earning a PhD in economics from the University of Chicago, under the tutelage of famed economist Milton Friedman. Known for his libertarian … Read more
Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher, cultural critic, and one of the most important figures in contemporary critical theory. He has an impressive academic background, having studied Psychoanalysis at the University of Paris VIII and Philosophy and Sociology at the University of Ljubljana. He has also held numerous visiting professorships at institutions including the University … Read more
Introduction to Aldous Huxley Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher who authored nearly fifty books—both novels and non-fiction works—as well as wide-ranging essays, narratives, and poems. He’s best known for his dystopian novel ‘Brave New World’, which presents a nightmarish vision of a future society. Brave New World (1932) Description: In this classic … Read more
Introduction to George Orwell George Orwell, whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair, was an English novelist, essayist, and critic most famous for his novels ‘1984’ and ‘Animal Farm’. Orwell’s work is marked by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support for democratic socialism. Down and Out in Paris and London … Read more
Introduction to Jordan PetersonJordan B. Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, and self-help author. He is best known for his conservative views on cultural and political issues including gender identity, political correctness, and religion. Peterson’s primary areas of study are the psychology of belief, including religion, mythology, … Read more
“Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant” by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne presents a new way of thinking about business strategy. Instead of focusing on competing in a crowded marketplace or “red ocean” filled with rivals, the authors encourage businesses to innovate and create their own uncontested … Read more
“Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath explores the question of why some ideas thrive while others die. It analyzes the qualities that make an idea sticky – that is, memorable and effective. The book introduces the concept of the SUCCESs model, an acronym for the … Read more
“Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” is a motivational book by Simon Sinek that emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose behind everything we do. The central argument of the book is based on what Sinek calls “The Golden Circle,” a concept which comprises three concentric circles: the ‘Why’ at … Read more
“Contagious: How to Build Word of Mouth in the Digital Age” is a marketing guidebook by Jonah Berger that seeks to explain why certain ideas and products get more word-of-mouth publicity and viral sharing. Berger proposes a framework, known as STEPPS, which stands for Social Currency, Triggers, Emotion, Public, Practical Value, and Stories. These are … Read more
Energy is a resource that binds our world together, acting as the invisible force that powers our homes, fuels our vehicles, and drives the industries that define our global economy. However, it also represents a point of contention among nations and a source of profound global conflicts. In “The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the … Read more