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 […]
Category: Politics & Society
Benjamin Franklin Summary
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 […]
Hard Choices Summary
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 […]
The Republic Summary | FREE |
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 […]
Gang Leader for a Day Summary
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 […]
Work Like a Spy Summary
3 min read ⌚ Business Tips from a Former CIA Officer Who can better share some effective espionage ways to elicit information that can bring you profits than a CIA agent? “Work Like a Spy” is an informative and accurate agenda composed of many mind-blowing techniques that you can use to protect your interests. About J.C. […]
Irresistible Summary
4 min read ⌚ The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked Have you ever wondered why are you currently reading this on your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone? Adam Adler says that the answer to this question is pretty obvious. Technology is simply “Irresistible.” But, is that good? About Adam Alter […]
Homo Deus Summary
5 min read ⌚ A Brief History of Tomorrow In “Sapiens” we read Yuval Noah Harari’s history of humanity’s yesterdays. It was only a matter of time before we embarked on a journey through the history of humanity’s tomorrows. Ladies and gentlemen: “Homo Deus”. About Yuval Noah Harari Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli professor […]
From Silk to Silicon Summary
5 min read ⌚ The Story of Globalization Through Ten Extraordinary Lives You may think that globalization is a fairly new phenomenon. However, it started centuries ago. And so as to remind us of this Jeffrey E. Garten retells the stories of ten extraordinary people in his 2016 bestseller “From Silk to Silicon.” About Jeffrey E. […]
Escape from Camp 14 Summary
3 min read ⌚ One Man’s Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West “Escape from Camp 14” is the story of Shin who, until now, remains the only person who was born in a labor camp in North Korea, and has escaped. About Blaine Harden Blaine Harden is a foreign correspondent and an author. […]
