The True Believer by Eric Hoffer Summary (8/10)
The True Believer is a 1951 book by American writer Eric Hoffer, in which the author discusses the psychological causes of fanaticism. The book was widely influential, and is still cited today.
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How to Read the 48 Laws of Power?
The 48 Laws of Power* is a great book that contains tremendous insight into cunning, deception, [self-deception](https://www.amazon.
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A compilation of my philosophy blog posts. Philosophy of Technology The Singularity: The basic premise is this, according to Kurzweil. Scientific change has been happening for a few hundred years.
How AI is Changing the Way We Live
AI is rapidly changing the way we live, work, and interact with each other. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI has the potential to revolutionize our lives One of the most obvious ways that AI is…
Nietzsche and the Nazis by Hicks: A Summary (8/10)
Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the most controversial philosophers of the modern era. His works are often misinterpreted and misused, especially by groups like the Nazis who co-opted his ideas for their own nefarious…
In Defense of Idleness (Week 42 of Wisdom)
‘Satan finds some mischief for idle hands to do.’ If you go through the literature on productivity, time-management, or behavioral economics, you will notice a common presupposition: you have imperfections in your…
How to Read Nassim Taleb?
Nassim Nicholas Taleb started his career as a trader before making the move to academia. His favorite hobby is blasting pseudo-intellectuals, psychologists, expert forecasters, and any kind of person he considers an…
Law 41: Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes (The 48 Laws of Power)
Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes Alexander the Great* Don’t step into the shadow of the past. When you’re trying to fill the shoes of those who came for you, you will likely fail.
A Psychology of Work
The Paradox of Work Work is the source of anxiety, pain, exhaustion, and stress – yet without work, we would lose our sanity and ability to sustain ourselves.
The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Part II, Chapter 1: Emanations)
Part Two: The Cosmogonic Cycle Marduk and Tiamat* Chapter 1: Emanations 1. From Psychology to Metaphysics Myths resemble dreams, they are both manifestations of the unconscious. Symbols represent unconscious desires,…
The Next Decade Summary (9/10)
The Next Decade* is a book about geopolitics by George Friedman, author of The Next 100 Years. Overview Most people think that the longer the time frame, the more unpredictable the future. I take the opposite view.…
The Singularity and The Six Epochs (Part 2)
Let an ultraintelligent machine be defined as a machine that can far surpass all the intellectual activities of any man however clever.