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Genius Summary Genius Summary

Genius Summary

7 min read ⌚ The Life and Science of Richard Feynman Do you know who Richard Feynman was? If you do, then you need no reason to read ahead. If not – then you are missing a lot. Either way, James Gleick’s “Genius” is a prerequisite, “a terrifically readable… jewel-like biography” of one of the greatest […]

Habits of a Happy Brain Summary Habits of a Happy Brain Summary

Habits of a Happy Brain Summary

7 min read ⌚ Refrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels You probably think that happiness is all about singing in the morning and cleaning your closets, right? Well, it may be so, indeed! But, the underlying truth is much less poetic: it’s all down to chemicals. And not too many […]

The Man Who Fed the World Summary

The Man Who Fed the World Summary

5 min read ⌚ Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Norman Borlaug and His Battle to End World Hunger Are you looking for an inspiring story? – Something that can get you started? Although we hate to admit, the world has become one self-centered place, and we must do something about it before it’s too late. In this […]

Silent Spring Summary Silent Spring Summary

Silent Spring Summary

9 min read ⌚  Our Silent Spring PDF Summary examines how Rachel Carson’s famous book almost singlehandedly brought an end to the uncontrolled usage of DDT and other pesticides, and how it inspired ecologists and environmentalists worldwide to take a stand. In January 1958, Olga Owens Huckins, a worried American citizen, wrote a letter to “The […]

Ending Aging Summary Ending Aging Summary

Ending Aging Summary

7 min read ⌚ The Rejuvenation Breakthroughs That Could Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime Three decades ago, for the soundtrack of “Highlander,” “Queen” decided to ask the world an apt question. Namely, “Who Wants to Live Forever?” According to the English gerontologist Aubrey de Grey, the answer to the question is fairly obvious: absolutely everybody. […]

At Home Summary At Home Summary

At Home Summary

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” […]

Hardcore Self Help Summary

Hardcore Self Help Summary

3 min read ⌚  F**K Anxiety “Hardcore Self Help” is a guide that will help readers overcome anxiety and reach their peaceful place. About Robert Duff, PhD Dr. Robert Duff is a writer, a psychologist, and a host of a mental health podcast on his website www.duffthepsych.com. “Hardcore Self Help Summary” Some people live their daily […]

The Righteous Mind Summary The Righteous Mind Summary

The Righteous Mind Summary

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 […]

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