8 min read ⌚ The Secret of Human Thought Revealed Humans are capable of doing so many things computers will never be, right? Show me a computer capable of thinking, writing symphonies, loving, etc. – and I’ll show you a flying pig. Don’t put your mouth where your money is, says Ray Kurzweil. Because you will […]
Forensics Summary
7 min read ⌚ What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime Have you ever watched “Wire in the Blood”? If not – you should. It’s a crime drama television series, so, let’s face it, you’ll be hooked by the second episode. If so – don’t we have a treat for you! The […]
Hackers and Painters Summary
6 min read ⌚ Big Ideas from the Computer Age As far as you’re concerned, the world of intellect is sharply divided between two kinds of people: the math nerds and the creative type. And there’s nothing similar between them since each group is interested in two entirely different things. In “Hackers and Painters,” Paul Graham […]
The Productivity Project Summary
5 min read ⌚ Proven Ways to Become More Awesome How many times have you been on the brink of success, only to find out that your plan is utterly useless? If that’s not the case for you, then you’re probably lying. We explore the main ideas behind The Productivity Project and more. Who Should Read […]
Start Summary – Jon Acuff
5 min read ⌚ Punch Fear In the Face, Escape Average, Do Work That Matters Do you think that just because you have not found your purpose yet, you cannot be exceptional? That is fear talking from you. Stop looking for your purpose, look at your fears straight in the eyes, and START doing whatever you […]
SuperFreakonomics Summary
5 min read ⌚ Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance Let’s dive right into it! Who Should Read “SuperFreakonomics” and Why? “SuperFreakonomics” will reveal how social subjects are correlated with the economy and will show you how you can make use of statistics in every field of life. We recommend […]
Reality is Broken Summary
5 min read ⌚ Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World Games can change the world. How? Read on to find out. Who Should Read “Reality is Broken” and Why? Gaming is the talk of the town lately, and “Reality is Broken” offers an interesting view of it. It explains how […]
Zig Ziglar – A Journey of 100 Steps
5 min read ⌚ Zig Ziglar doesn’t need an introduction in most parts of the world. His words touched the hearts of many, and his magnetism encouraged devotion and passion. Find your new “I,” and embark on a new quest to conquer the world with your ideas. Who is Zig Ziglar Ziglar’s journey or adventure can […]
Humans Are Underrated Summary
6 min read ⌚ What High Achievers Know that Brilliant Machines Never Will You know him as the author of the brilliant “Talent Is Overrated.” Now, Geoff Colvin is back with an update: In “Humans Are Underrated,” he explains how talent is not the only thing you can – and should – develop. Because the machines […]
I Wear the Black Hat Summary
7 min read ⌚ Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined) Villainy – just like beauty – is in the eye of the beholder. Human laws are not perfect and, sometimes, transgressing them may seem more just than obeying them. Chuck Klosterman is here with a collection of twelve essays analyzing the paradox. And we have the […]
