“The Catcher in the Rye” is a classic book that is a part of some countries reading curriculum. But not in Sweden, which is one reason I’m reading it now, when I’m close to my 40’s, and not in my late teens. The books is by J.D. Salinger and the novel was first published in […]
Quick Review of Games People Play by Eric Berne
Introduction We’re all playing games — and I’m not talking about video games here, or Bridge — but psychological games and mental contests with the people we encounter. In Eric Berne’s landmark book “Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships“, readers are taken on a thought-provoking, and sometimes haunting, journey into the world of […]
Quick Review: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Introduction The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a short book, but it is going to be challenging to review concisely due to its high wisdom-to-word ratio. It captivated me with its profound insights and guidance on wealth and happiness. This book brings the famous words of Benjamin Franklin to mind, “An investment in knowledge pays […]
Quick Review: The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch
“The Beginning of Infinity” by David Deutsch is a mind-boggling book that explores a wide range of topics such as philosophy, science, human nature, and the potential of human progress. David Deutsch is a physicist and philosopher, and a pioneer within the field of quantum computing. In The Beginning of Infinity he delves into the […]
Quick Review: The Stranger by Albert Camus
“Maman died today. Or yesterday maybe, I don’t know. I got a telegram from the home: “Mother deceased. Funeral tomorrow. Faithfully yours.” These opening lines from Albert Camus’ timeless classic, “The Stranger,” encapsulate the essence of the novel and set the stage for a thought-provoking exploration of the absurdity of existence. As a first-person narrative […]
Review: American Prometheus – An Oppenheimer biography
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: 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 […]