7 min read ⌚ Ludwig Wittgenstein is widely considered to have been one of the greatest – if not the greatest –philosopher of the 20th century. At about 80 pages, “Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus” is the only book he published during his lifetime. And for some time – if you had asked Wittgenstein and his followers – it was […]
5 min read ⌚ Are you also on the run? Hiding from someone, or perhaps cannot find peace? Anyway, this book gives a rundown on how a local gang-member became a shining jewel, whose actions inspire millions. Without further ado, let’s jump into the plot. Who Should Read “Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in […]
5 min read ⌚ And How They Got That Way No, don’t feel dumb right away. There are different types of intelligence; the ability to analyze and solve problems is just one of them. In this summary, we try to unveil some of the principles and enacted policies that changed the path leading to higher knowledge. […]
5 min read ⌚ Creating a Connected and Engaged Organization Are you ready to take your management knowledge on to the next level? Over the course of thousands of years, the hierarchal form of leadership has remained etched into the hearts of those seeking and having power. The day has finally come to put a stop […]
7 min read ⌚ A Short History of Everybody for the Last 13,000 Years You’ve read that right: “Guns, Germs, and Steel” tells everything about everybody. In 500 pages. Here summarized in about 1,500 words! Who Should Read “Guns, Germs, and Steel”? And Why? The main reason why Jared Diamond wrote “Guns, Germs, and Steel” was a […]
7 min read ⌚ Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life The world doesn’t revolve around you. That’s the gist of what David Foster Wallace wants you to never forget. He explains why in his beautiful 2005 Kenyon College commencement speech “This Is Water.” Who Should Read “This Is Water”? And […]
6 min read ⌚ In Which the Words Are Deduced from Their Originals, And Illustrated in Their Different Significations by Examples There are much better dictionaries than Samuel Johnson’s (read: OED). But many people still think of his dictionary when they hear “A Dictionary of the English Language.” Read ahead to find out why. Who Should […]
7 min read ⌚ “The Gospel of John” is a symbolic biography of Jesus. Need we say more? Read on! Who Should Read “The Gospel of John”? And Why? Oh, come on! We choose to not dignify these questions with an answer. “The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved” Biography All that we know about the author […]
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