14 min read ⌚ The Modern Denial of Human Nature No matter what they say, a large part of who you are is due to your genes – and there’s nothing you can do to change that. Sounds scary? Steven Pinker doesn’t think so. And he explains why in: The Blank Slate. Who Should Read “The […]
14 min read ⌚ Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious Think you know yourself? Think again! Timothy D. Wilson’s research into the adaptive unconscious uncovers a startling truth: We are all Strangers to Ourselves. Who Should Read “Strangers to Ourselves”? And Why? Timothy D. Wilson is a professor at the University of Virginia and one of the foremost […]
11 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: After their two bestsellers, Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics, authors Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner received numerous correspondences to comment on and solve important human issues such as obesity or hunger. As a result, we decided to write ‘Think Like a Freak Summary‘ to teach people how to efficiently solve problems, from the […]
10 min read ⌚ How Our Intuitions Deceive Us Follow your gut, they say. Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons beg to differ. In The Invisible Gorilla, they claim that it’s sometimes much better to not judge the book by its cover. Who Should Read “The Invisible Gorilla”? And Why? If you are interested in the inner […]
8 min read ⌚ Inspiring Words from Inspiring People Truthfully, you can’t be at your best at all times! According to some, when you are in your prime, you have to push yourself beyond your limits. But sometimes, life and all the uncertainty can get the better of you. What would your response be? What […]
5 min read ⌚ Quick Summary: Todd delivers an interesting analogy that seems to unpack the concept of sameness that seems to prevail in this world. Is it hard to stand out? He points out what it takes to tackle this mediocrity and reach full potential. Are you frustrated because you do not fit the average? […]
9 min read ⌚ Most of us prefer system over tips. Why? Because, unlike tips – a well-designed system guides you from one stage to the next, and helps you put all pieces together. One of Napoleon’s best works surely delivers an all-encompassing scheme for one to follow. Who Should Read “The Law of Success”? […]
8 min read ⌚ What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment We are all concerned about our performance as husbands, wives, workers, and even lovers. To get the most out of someone is to make him/her aware of its urges. Steve Harvey implores people to accept the nature of the bond-building process and […]
7 min read ⌚ Surviving the Soft Depression of the 21st Century What if someone told you that there are serious indicators attesting that we are experiencing the beginning of the end of American capitalism? And what if that same guy added that, in fact, American capitalism wasn’t that great to begin with – but just […]
5 min read ⌚ The book is basically the heart of South Africa, as it covers both sides of the story. The racial intolerance is spreading, and the apartheid era is going in history. Now, an independent state, the South Africans can look back, and see how these ethnic prejudices hampered the technological and industrial progression […]
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