The reading collection
Psychology, geopolitics, philosophy—and everything in between.
373 readings · 133–144
Use the wisdom, knowledge, and legwork of others to reach your goals. This will not only save you time and energy but will increase your reputation. Nikola Tesla was a brilliant, young Serbian scientist who worked or…
The Alliance Strategy Dr. Murray Bowen* Beware of sentimental alliances where the consciousness of good deeds is the only compensation for noble sacrifices.Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Make alliances with others,…
Escaping the Matrix Science fiction today commits a grave error, it conflates intelligence for consciousness. This is why most works in this genre imagine a future war between man and machine.
“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.
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…
Calories Regardless of the source, 1 gram of protein contains 4 calories, 1 gram of carbohydrate contains 4 calories as well, and 1 gram of fat contains 9 calories.
The Sistine Chapel* What we learn from history is that man’s awareness of his animal nature has been absorbed by culture. The stories that culture has created has protected man from coming to terms with his nature,…
Henri Ellenberger’s Ethnopsychiatry is a major work in the field of cultural psychiatry. This book is an exploration of the history, development and application of ethnopsychiatry. It presents a comprehensive…
In The Lucifer Principle*, Howard Bloom sets on an ambitious undertaking, to find a single explanation for why there is evil in the world. Bloom is a controversial figure.
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.
“Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade” is a deeply insightful book written by social psychologist Robert Cialdini, a recognized authority on the subject of persuasion.
The Intelligence Strategy The key to success in battle is to know the mind of your opponent. If you understand their psychology, then you will know how to deceive and control them, while avoiding being preyed upon…