Humans: A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up Summary (8/10)
The idea that the moon makes people go weird is one that’s been around for centuries. It’s literally where the word lunacy comes from; it’s why we have werewolf mythologisms.
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Risk Savvy Summary (9/10)
In Risk Savvy*, Gigerenzer makes the contrarian case that the world doesn’t need more experts, more number crunching, more big data, but rather, a better education about the nature of risk. He contrasts risk with…
The Civilizing Process: A Summary (7/10)
The Civilizing Process* by Norbert Elias is a seminal work that explores the rise of civilization and the formation of modern society. Elias argues that civilization is a process that involves the gradual…
Israel and Palestine: Historical Backgrounds (Fateful Triangle)
The fourth chapter of Fateful Triangle discusses the historical backgrounds of Israel and Palestine. The invasion of Lebanon in 1982 by Israel marked a contentious chapter in the special relationship between the U.S.…
Ch. 8: Inner Demons (The Better Angels of Our Nature)
So far, Pinker has argued that the history of human beings has been shaped by violence. He has also noted that violence has declined. There is nothing about human nature that is exclusively violent or peaceful.
The Best Books on Deception And Bullshit?
- Title:On Bullshit - Author(s): Harry Frankfurt - First Published: 1986 One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share.
Wars Shape Destiny – Historical Overview
Human history is shaped by war, each conflict leaving an indelible mark on the course of civilization. Tracing the evolution of major wars from ancient to modern times unveils a panoramic view of how these…
The Craving Mind Summary (7/10)
The Craving Mind* is a book about meditation.
The Predictive Power of US Treasuries on Stock Market Movements
Financial markets often rely on signals to predict future movements, and one popular indicator has historically been US Treasury yields.
The Relationship Between Gnosticism and Techno-Utopianism
At first glance, gnosticism and techno-utopianism may not seem to have much in common. Gnosticism is an ancient philosophical and religious movement that emphasizes spiritual knowledge, while techno-utopianism is a…
Ch. 2: Understanding Food Production (How the World Really Works)
Eating Fossil Fuels - Securing food is an existential imperative for all species. Human ancestors evolved key physical traits like erect posture, bipedalism, and large brains, enabling them to scavenge, gather, and…
The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Part II, Chapter 3: The Transformations of the Hero)
Part Two: The Cosmogonic Cycle Charlemagne* Chapter 3: Transformations of the Hero 1.