Skip to content

The reading collection

Read.

Psychology, geopolitics, philosophy—and everything in between.

Science & Health

119 readings · 49–60

Filters
Book summary

Breathe by Belisa Vranich Summary (7/10)

A Summary of Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health by Dr. Belisa Vranich Blog Introduction: Dr.

Book summary

The Skin Type Solution Summary (8/10)

The Skin Type Solution* is a book written by dermatologist Leslie Baumann that provides readers with a comprehensive guide to understanding their skin type and how to care for it.

Book summary

The Singularity is Near: A Summary (8/10)

In his book* The Singularity is Near*, Ray Kurzweil argues that the exponential progression of technology will lead to a point where machines surpass human intelligence, leading to a future in which humans merge with…

Book summary

The Sleep Solution: A Summary (7/10)

In his book, The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It,* neurologist W. Chris Winter explores the science of sleep and offers practical solutions to those suffering from sleeplessness.

Newsletter

Information and Computation

What Is Information? Information is a widely used term referring to knowledge or facts, whether in newspapers, books, phone conversations, or digital communications. In complex systems, information pertains to the…

Book summary

The Omnivore’s Dilemma Summary (8.6/10)

“The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals” is a compelling book by Michael Pollan that delves into the question of what we should have for dinner.

Book summary

Xenobots: The Living Robots That Could Change the World

In the ceaseless pursuit of innovation, humans continually redefine what it means to be alive. From the dawning of the artificial intelligence era to the advent of genetic manipulation, we’ve journeyed far into the…

Original article

The Discovery of Numbers

One of the important ways in which modern people differ from ancient people, is that modern society has mastered risk.

Newsletter

Dynamics Chaos and Prediction

Complex systems are made up of many simple components interacting with one another without a central controller, yet they exhibit complex, organized behaviors. These systems are found in nature and society, including…

Newsletter

Ultra-Processed People by Chris Van Tulleken

In "Ultra-Processed People," Chris Van Tulleken embarks on a compelling journey to uncover the pervasive influence of ultra-processed foods (UPF) on our health and society. As a medical doctor and researcher, Van…