The reading collection
Psychology, geopolitics, philosophy—and everything in between.
55 readings · 13–24
In The Open Society and Its Enemies*, philosopher Karl Popper articulates a defense of the liberal democratic tradition against what he sees as the twin threats of Marxism and fascism. Popper begins by critiquing the…
Few phenomena capture public fascination more than unexpected lights dancing in the night sky. When drones allegedly appeared over New Jersey, multiple theories sprang to life, each one invoking different shades of…
, the largest country in the world, spans six million square miles, crossing eleven time zones. Its immense geography defines its history, politics, and worldview. From the forests and steppes of European Russia to…
Energy is a resource that binds our world together, acting as the invisible force that powers our homes, fuels our vehicles, and drives the industries that define our global economy.
The Axis: Unveiling the Many Faces of WarThis is an Unearned Wisdom weekly exploration into the crossroads of philosophy, psychology, war, history, geopolitics, and business—offering sharp insights and timeless…
[rcno-reviews id=10229] In The 33 Strategies of War*, Robert Greene cites anecdotes from military warfare, politics, psychoanalysis, and sports – to describe timeless strategies of war that have been used by people…
“The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order” is a book by political scient
Hamas, an Islamist group in a secular, conflict-fatigued society, retains support through various means. It utilizes its reputation for honesty, grassroots activism, and social services to gain public favor,…
In the realm of cyber warfare, the boundary between science fiction and reality is rapidly dissolving. Nitro Zeus, a code name for a massive cyberattack plan by the United States against Iran, is a stark reminder of…
In the second chapter of “Divided”, Marshall recounts how after the day after Donald Trump was elected President, conservative commentator Ann Coulter jokingly made a plan for his first 100 days in office, mainly…
In the realm of cyber warfare, the boundary between science fiction and reality is rapidly dissolving. Nitro Zeus, a code name for a massive cyberattack plan by the United States against Iran, is a stark reminder of…
Picture this: It's the day before Christmas Eve, 2015. The lights go out across western Ukraine. Not because of a winter storm or a blown transformer, but because of something far more sinister. Something that would…