The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Summary (Part 1)
Thomas Kuhn’s seminal work, “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions,” is a pivotal text in understanding the evolution of scientific theory and practice.
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Why Self-Determination is a Critical Value
“I care not so much what I am to others as what I am to myself.” – Michel De Montaigne Self-Determination Theory When something is intrinsically motivating, you don’t care about the external reward.
Chapter 3: The Human Spark (Homo Deus)
Why do humans think they are superior to animals? Is There a Human Spark? Scientists have not found that humans or animals have souls, but scientists doubt the existence of souls not because of lack of evidence but…
The Inverted U
What is the Inverted U? The Path of Success Runs Through The Middle* The Inverted U In his book, David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell explains “The inverted U”.
What is Truth? Sam Harris vs Jordan Peterson
[Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson had a two hour exchange over the definition of truth in 2017.](https://www.youtube.
Chapter 20: Meaning (21 Lessons for the 21st Century)
The Disney story of The* Lion King* reiterates mythological ideas about the meaning of life. Namely, that there is an eternal circle of life, and that it is one’s obligation to follow his destiny.
First Principles (Week 35 of Wisdom)
Man, by nature, is an imitation machine. Those who think originally are rare, but it is their ideas that transfigure society. Thinkers that belong to this category are Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche,…
Adjust Your Perception of Time and Desire (Week 15 of Wisdom)
“We greatly overestimate what we can do in one year. But we greatly underestimate what is possible for us in five years.”Peter Drucker It is not necessary to wait for five years before seeing the truth of this idea.
A History of Western Philosophy Summary (9/10)
A History of Western Philosophy* is an excellent book, and one that will teach you not only about philosophy, but about history and politics.
Is Manipulation Wrong?
Coke’s Marketing Success Is Manipulation Wrong? Decades ago, Pepsi launched an advertising campaign that had people drink Pepsi and Coke from two different cups that were label-less and asked them to decide which…
Girard’s Mimetic Theory Summary (8.7/10)
A great overview of Mimetic Theory, by Wolfgang Palaver. In a systematic careful synthesis of Girard’s thought, Palaver summarizes the mimetic insights that were derived from authors such as Dostoevsky, Shakespeare,…
The Profundity of Minutiae (Week 45 of Wisdom)
It is typical, that in times of political and economic uncertainty, for each person to imagine themselves a head of state, and to devote significant energy into trying to conceive of alternate systems of governance,…