American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin is a captivating biography of Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who led the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb. The book provides insights into Oppenheimer’s life, his commitment to ethical reflection, intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary thinking, and humility. In this blog post, we will review American Prometheus, […]
Quick Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is a non-fiction book that tells the story of a woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951 and used for scientific research. The Immortal HeLa Cells The HeLa cells was the first immortal cell line ever discovered. This means that they can […]
Quick Review: Hold on To Your Kids by Gabor Maté
Being a parent is hard. Children have not changed for the worse, but the culture and context of parenting have become a challenge. In Hold on to Your Kids, authors Gabor Maté and Gordon Neufeld argue that peers have become the primary influence on children’s behavior, leading to numerous social and emotional challenges. Attachment: The […]
Quick Review: Never Finished by David Goggins
David Goggins, the author of Never Finished, was hit and abused as a child and a victim of racism. However, instead of succumbing to his traumatic experiences, he found a way to channel his demons. He decided to become the toughest person on earth and actively sought out the most demanding physical and mental challenges […]
Quick Review: Stoicism and the Art of Happiness
In his book “Stoicism and the Art of Happiness“, the author Donald Robertson explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and its relevance to modern life. Through accessible and engaging writing, Robertson offers readers an understanding of the key tenets of Stoicism and how they can be applied to find greater happiness and fulfilment in life. […]
Quick Review: Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom
In Superintelligence, Nick Bostrom, paints a gloomy picture of what’s in store for us would we ever develop a superintelligence. It left me depressed, but I think it’s essential to have rudimentary understanding of the challenges a general artificial intelligence would entail. This book presents potential paths to reach superintelligence and dives deep into the […]
Quick Review: Psychology of Intelligence Analysis
Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richard J. Heuer is a classic book that explores the psychological factors affecting the quality of intelligence analysis, including bias, group dynamics, and cognitive limitations. It provides insights on the importance of structured analytical techniques, diverse perspectives, and the role uncertainty in intelligence analysis. Analytic thinking is a practice skill […]
Quick Review: When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
When Body Says No by Gabor Maté explores the relationship between our minds and bodies and the impact of repressed emotions and stress on chronic illnesses like Alzheimer’s, ALS, irritable bowel syndrome, and cancer. The Overlooked Mind-Body Connection Traditionally, medicine took a holistic approach to healing. However, with the advent of modern medicine, the mind-body […]
Quick Book Review: Tuesdays with Morrie
Mitch Albom’s “Tuesdays with Morrie” is a memoir that takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery through the eyes of Mitch, who reconnects with his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz. Morrie has been diagnosed with ALS, a debilitating disease that slowly takes away his ability to control his muscles and eventually leads to his […]
Quick Review: Straw dogs by John Gray
In Straw Dogs John Gray makes a brutal attack on humanists’ belief in human progress. The idea that with the power of scientific knowledge, combined with technology, humans can free themselves from the limits that frame the lives of other animals, and that we can be masters of our own destiny. “Modern humanism is the […]