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The Skincare Bible Summary (7/10)

I focus on rosacea chapters in The Skincare Bible* by Anjali Mahto. What is the cause of rosacea? Rosacea remains poorly understood.

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Exploring the Boundaries of Free Will

The concept of free will has been the subject of much debate and discussion throughout history. While many people believe that we have the ability to make conscious decisions and control our actions, others argue…

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Thus Spoke Zarathustra Summary (8/10)

The Superman Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Nietzsche is about Zarathustra, the prophet, who has come to preach the meaning of life: to strive towards becoming the Superman.

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck Summary (7/10)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson is not about giving no fucks about anything, it’s about choosing the few things to give a fuck about. A funny book with sharp insights worth remembering.

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Gödel, Escher, Bach and A.I.

Douglas Hofstadter’s Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid* was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in non-fiction.

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The Science Delusion Summary (8/10)

Rupert Sheldrake’s “The Science Delusion” challenges the assumptions and limitations of the modern scientific worldview.

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Calling Bullshit Summary (9/10)

Calling Bullshit* by Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin West is about learning how to recognize different forms of bullshit. Clicks The internet news economy is driven by clicks, not for building a relationship.

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Why Buddhism is True Summary (8.2/10)

Why Buddhism is True by Wright is about how the central insights of Buddhism with regards to habits and pleasure has been corroborated by modern scientific evidence.

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