The Prince Summary (7/10)
The Prince by Machiavelli is an introduction to realpolitik. It’s important to understand that Machiavelli’s audience is a prince.
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A History of the Future (Scary Smart)
Observe the technological enchantment we take for granted daily: your smartphone, a feat of photographic and computational prowess, your communication hub, and your music library; or the silent electric cars that…
Wars Shape Destiny: Money (Part 2)
One notable historical example of merchants selling arms and armor at high prices during the Middle Ages can be found in the context of the Italian city-states, particularly Venice and Genoa, during the 12th to 14th…
Maps Of Meaning 11 Notes
My Notes For Maps Of Meaning (2017) – Jordan Peterson The Flood* Peterson starts thelectureby summarizing his views against postmodernism, and why sacrifice is the right path forward.
Ch.2: The Skills of the New Machines (The Second Machine Age)
“The Second Machine Age” explores how digital technology is changing our world. It looks at the big impact of computers and the internet, comparing this change to the Industrial Revolution.
Owning Your Own Shadow Summary (7/10)
Robert Johnson starts Owning Your Shadow* with Jung’s favorite story. Without effort or limit, the water of life wanted to make itself known on earth, so it appeared through an artesian well.
Maps of Meaning 12 Notes
My Notes For Maps Of Meaning (2017) – Jordan Peterson Jesus and the wealthy man* The Essential Problem Peterson starts [the final lecture](https://www.youtube.
Gabor Mate, Dr. Phil, and Critical Race Theory: Why It Matters to Think in Fundamentals
Canadian physician Gabor Mate and television psychologist Dr. Phil are two seemingly polar opposites on the surface, but they both emphasize the importance of thinking in fundamentals. From Gabor Mate’s holistic…
The Power of Now Summary (8/10)
The Power of Now* by Eckhart Tolle is about our relationship with our own minds, time, and fate. The foreword to the book starts the book by telling us about three myths. Myth 1: Humanity has reached the pinnacle of…
Part 1: The Victims of Seduction (The Art of Seduction)
The Victims of Seduction Everyone is a potential victim of seduction, but you must first identify the type of victim you are dealing with to know how to approach them. A timid person may yearn to play the star; a…
The Architecture of Grit
Grit—the capacity to sustain effort and interest toward long-term goals despite obstacles—sits at a fascinating intersection of brain chemistry, psychological architecture, and social construction.
The Singularity and The Six Epochs (Part 1)
The future ain’t what it used to be.* —YOGI BERRA* In his book “The Singularity is Near,” futurist and inventor Ray Kurzweil presents a compelling vision of the future, detailing the six epochs of evolution that…
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