The Principles of Psychology is a book written by William James and published in 1890. The book covers a wide range of topics concerning the human mind and behavior. The first main idea is that the human mind is very complex. James argues that there are many different factors that contribute to a person’s behavior. … Read more
In “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World”, Adam Grant tackles the question of what drives people to be creative. To find answers, Grant looks at a variety of fields, from business to sports to government, and unveils the strategies that underlie groundbreaking ideas. He also explores how we can identify originals in our own lives … Read more
A Secular Age is a 2007 book by Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor. The book seeks to explain why modernity has been accompanied by the secularization of society, and how this change has affected different aspects of human life such as religion, morality, and politics. The book is divided into three parts: “Disembedding”, “Cross-Pressures”, and “Belonging”. … Read more
In his book The Great Reset, author and radio host Alex Jones details his belief that the world is on the brink of a major societal upheaval. Jones argues that the global financial system is teetering on the edge of collapse and that, when it does finally crumble, the world as we know it will … Read more
Jordan Peterson has become a popular figure in recent years, with his lectures on college campuses and appearances on talk shows. His theories on psychology and human behavior have struck a chord with many people, and for good reason. Peterson’s insights are valuable. While some of his ideas may be controversial, they are worth examining … Read more
Psychologists study the human mind in order to better understand it. They use various techniques, such as interviews and experiments, to learn more about people. This knowledge can be used to help people in their everyday lives. This post will look at three psychology books everyone should read. Many people find psychology confusing and difficult … Read more
The Palgrave Handbook of Mimetic Theory and Religion is an attempt to delineate the mimesis of religion. It will focus on how mimesis is a prominent feature of religion by discussing how mimesis is defined and how it is related to religion. It will also focus on the different ways mimesis manifests in religious groups. … Read more
For years, the Lebanese economy has been on life support. Public debt is more than 150% of GDP, unemployment is at a record high, and government corruption is rampant. The country has been plagued by political instability and sectarian violence, which has made it difficult for the government to enact effective reforms. In the fall … Read more
In the book Why Zebras don’t get Ulcers by Sapolsky, the author discusses how zebras have a different stomach bacteria that reduces stress ulcers. The bacteria is found in the intestines and helps digest food. Ulcers are caused by a change in the environment, such as a change in diet or stress, and they can … Read more
The world is full of charlatans. People who promise the moon and then deliver…well, nothing. Sometimes, these frauds are easy to spot. But other times, they’re so good at what they do that they manage to fool even the most skeptical among us. Here are five of the biggest charlatans in the world—and why they’re … Read more