A Calendar of Wisdom Summary (7.3/10)
This book by Tolstoy is a list of 365 thoughts to meditate on, with supporting quotes from great teachers, such as Seneca, Buddha, and Jesus. Each page has a handful of quotes around a theme.
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Chapter 15: Ignorance (21 Lessons for the 21st Century)
From an evolutionary perspective , it has been advantageous to trust in the knowledge of others. But like other traits that may have worked well in the past but may not be useful today, the illusion of knowledge can…
Knowledge Is Not Understanding (Week 22 of Wisdom)
Knowledge is not understanding. We are better at inventing tools than understanding how to use them wisely.
Maneuvering Through the Maze of Chaos
Chaos is defined as the unknown, the dangerous, and the unexpected. Jordan Peterson talks about chaos as the central theme of the hero’s journey. The hero, trying to restore order and safety to the world, ventures…
Eric Weinstein and Sam Harris
Sam Harris had a discussion with Eric Weinstein on his podcast. Eric is a mathematician, economist, physicist and managing director of Thiel Capital. Eric and Sam talked about left and right political ideologies,…
What is Happiness?
What makes people happy? Typically, we tend to think of happiness as an emotion, or a mental state that we are currently experiencing.
The Compromise of the Self
It’s something that for generations, has been constant. It’s a message. It’s in some of the most popular songs recorded. It’s what many religions discuss at length. It’s what psychologists and philosophers have been…
What is an Inferiority Complex?
The term “inferiority complex” was coined by psychologist Alfred Adler. The idea is that each individual is born with a weakness, this may be physical or not. For example, someone might be born with bad vision,…
On Being Rich and Poor Summary (7/10)
In “On Being Rich and Poor,” Jacques Ellul examines the effects of wealth and poverty on individuals and society as a whole. He delves into the psychological and sociological ways in which wealth and poverty interact…
Lesson 2: Order and Chaos
The Ying-Yang symbol has its roots in Taoism. If you look at the symbol, you will notice that the white half has a black circle inside of it, and the black half has a white circle inside of it.
‘The Write it Down’ Hack
Write Everything Down Forget spending half your time online looking for ways to be more productive. There is just one thing you should do that will bring you the most results. Write things down. He is supported on…
Focus on What You Can Control (Week 9 of Wisdom)
“Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation,…
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