The reading collection
Psychology, geopolitics, philosophy—and everything in between.
2,048 readings · 217–228
In the vast expanse of human history, civilizations have been plagued by coordination problems that have given rise to destructive forces. These forces, often characterized by a lack of cooperation and harmony, have…
This is a list of the best articles on entrepreneurship, that I have come across over the years. Do Things That Don’t Scale – Paul Graham One of the most common types of advice we give at Y Combinator is to do things…
Ray Dalio’s book, “The Changing World Order,” talks about how big countries and empires have grown strong and then fallen over time. He looks closely at history, money, and government to see patterns in how these big…
“Darkness At Noon” is a powerful and deeply affecting novel that explores the themes of power, ideology, and betrayal in the context of Stalinist Russia.
In every era of technological advancement, there has been an accompanying chorus of doom and gloom. The advent of the printing press in the 15th century was met with fear of information overload and moral decay.
My Notes For Maps Of Meaning (2017) – Jordan Peterson Gautam Buddha* In this lecture, Peterson explores the archetypal similarities across the Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Christian and Buddhist myths.
Carl Gustav Jung, like Adler, broke off his relationship with Freud. But he was also like Freud in that his philosophical ideas are influenced by Romanticism.
The Age of Silicon is coming to an end, and a new era of computing is on the horizon. Quantum computers, which harness the peculiar properties of quantum mechanics, are poised to revolutionize the world in ways that…
War, often described as the darkest aspect of human endeavor, paradoxically shines as a potent catalyst for technological innovation. This relentless pursuit of advantage on the battlefield has inadvertently…
Feral House published a book written by Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, and believes that there is legitimate thought in the book, but does not condone Kaczynski’s crimes.
Josh Kaufman’s book,* The Personal MBA*, provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the foundational business principles needed to succeed in any field. In this book, Kaufman introduces readers to 10 key…
The Law of Compulsive Behavior You should take the behavior of people seriously. If you see someone act in a peculiar way, do not turn a blind eye, but take note of their behavior – they are bound to repeat it.