Hugo Mercier’s “Not Born Yesterday” is a thought-provoking book that challenges our understanding of how we form beliefs and make decisions. The book delves into the psychology of belief formation and decision-making, and how our brains are wired to make us believe certain things and take specific actions. Mercier argues that our beliefs are not…
The Art of Non-Conformity is a book written by Chris Guillebeau that challenges readers to live differently and make a difference. The book is divided into three parts, each of which contains several chapters that explore various aspects of non-conformity. In this review, we will provide a summary of each chapter in the book, as…
The Rise of Superman is a book written by Steven Kotler, which explores the idea of flow, a mental state in which a person is completely immersed in an activity, feeling energized, focused, and free of distracting thoughts. The book looks at the science behind flow, and how it can be achieved through various activities…
Factfulness is a book written by the late Swedish statistician and public intellectual, Hans Rosling. The book was published in 2018 and is based on a lecture series that Rosling gave at universities around the world. The book is divided into ten chapters and is centered around the idea of “factfulness,” which is the concept…
Joshua Wolf Shenk’s book, “Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs,” explores the idea of collaboration and the impact it has on creativity and innovation. The book delves into the partnerships of various creative duos throughout history and examines the dynamics that allowed them to thrive. In this book summary, we…
How to Live is a non-fiction book written by Sarah Bakewell. The book is a biography of the French philosopher and writer, Montaigne. The book explores Montaigne’s life and his philosophy of life, which he calls “the art of living.” The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different aspect of…
Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton is a thought-provoking book that delves into the concept of status anxiety and how it affects our daily lives. The book explores the idea that our society is structured around status and how we can become anxious about our own status in comparison to others. de Botton provides readers…
Long-Term Thinking for a Short-Sighted World is a book written by Jim Brumm, an economist, and professor. The book explores the idea of long-term thinking and how it can help us make better decisions in our personal and professional lives. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect…
Drive is a book written by Daniel H. Pink that explores the concept of motivation and how it relates to the workplace. The book delves into the idea that traditional motivators such as rewards and punishments are not as effective as they once were and that a new approach to motivation is needed. The book…
Evolve Your Brain is a book written by Joe Dispenza, a neuroscientist, and an international lecturer. The book explores the science behind the mind-body connection and how our thoughts and emotions can influence our physical health. Dispenza explains how the brain can change and evolve throughout our lives, and how we can use this knowledge…