The reading collection
Psychology, geopolitics, philosophy—and everything in between.
2,048 readings · 73–84
Richard Webster’s book, “**Why Freud Was Wrong: Sin, Science, and Psychoanalysis**,” takes a critical look at Sigmund Freud, the famous founder of psychoanalysis, digging into his life, theories, and the influences…
John Adams’ declaration that “liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people” represents one of the most prescient insights into the relationship between education and democratic governance in…
Lao Tzu’s profound meditation on serenity, expressed through the metaphors of filling bowl
Philip K. Dick’s observation that “reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away” represents one of the most penetrating insights into the nature of objective reality and its relationship to…
“The Physics of Immortality” by Frank J. Tipler is a seminal work that attempts to bridge the chasm between science and religion, specifically physics and theology.
•It was the prospect of dying a random, senseless death that made Beirut so frightening. • Since the start of the Lebanese civil war, much of the fighting in Beirut has consisted of sniping or shelling from great…
Francisco Goya’s haunting declaration “El sueño de la razón produce monstruos” (The sleep of reason produces monsters) from his 1797-1799 etching series Los Caprichos represents one of the most powerful artistic…
The aphorism “The mind is an excellent servant, but a terrible master” encapsulates one of humanity’s most enduring struggles: the challenge of achieving conscious control over our mental processes while avoiding the…
Sun Tzu’s maxim “Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak” represents one of the most sophisticated insights into strategic thinking and competitive advantage in human history.
The aphorism “The mind is an excellent servant, but a terrible master” encapsulates one of humanity’s most enduring struggles: the challenge of achieving conscious control over our mental processes while avoiding the…
In his compelling work “The Matter With Things,” Iain McGilchrist presents a revolutionary perspective on how our understanding and interaction with the world are deeply influenced by the intrinsic architecture of…
“Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.” – Lao Tzu. In a world obsessed with optimization, productivity, and relentless self-improvement, Lao Tzu’s ancient wisdom about the path to serenity strikes…