7 min read ⌚ The Dark Side of the All-American Meal Time to ruin your favorite meal! But no – we have no intention of talking about vegetarianism or veganism. We just want to tell you how your burgers and your French fries get to your table; and what’s actually in them. And, boy, it’s a […]
6 min read ⌚ A Short History of Private Life We have already grown accustomed to reading short histories of the world told through different prisms, ranging from glasses to globalization. In fact, Britain’s most beloved foreigner Bill Bryson has authored one of those himself – our favorite, “A Short History of Nearly Everything”. “At Home” […]
7 min read ⌚ A Natural History of Four Meals In a world of choice, what should you eat? “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” reveals the truth behind contemporary food production. Who Should Read “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” and Why? “Organic” is nowadays the “talk of the town”. Many people are going vegetarian or even vegan, since they do […]
5 min read ⌚ Back in 1944, many people around the planet believed that socialism is the road to freedom and equality. Friedrich Hayek begged to differ. As far as he was concerned, socialism was not that different from fascism. And if it trod any road – it trod “The Road to Serfdom.” About Friedrich […]
5 min read ⌚ Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion Have you ever wondered how is it possible that there are so many good people that are unlike you? Probably not – because we all think that goodness is defined in accordance with our beliefs. In “The Righteous Mind,” Jonathan Haidt ponders over […]
6 min read ⌚ An American Life If, as Carlyle says, “the history of the world is but the biography of great men,” Walter Isaacson is surely one of the greatest modern historians. And the second man he chose to write about – possibly the greatest figure in American history. A match made in heaven. And […]
3 min read ⌚ A Memoir The growing unrest and tensions can be only reduced with diplomacy and the right approach. Hillary Clinton shares her ideas, vision, and plans for overcoming the crisis throughout the world. About Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton is a former secretary of state and a candidate in the presidential elections […]
6 min read ⌚ In 1978, Alfred North Whitehead wrote that “the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” And here we have the summary of his most famous work: “The Republic.” Who Should Read “The Republic”? And Why? This question has rarely seemed […]
4 min read ⌚ A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets Sociologists and anthropologists are a strange bunch. Oftentimes, they risk their lives so that you can learn more about the world around you. In this case, Sudhir Venkatesh lived with gangs. So that you can find out how it is to be a “Gang Leader […]
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