Educated: A Memoir

Author: Tara Westover Publication Date: Feb 2022 Education — in particular higher education, going to a university — was never considered a choice, but something that I was meant to do. It was drilled into me starting from kindergarten that education is everything, and that excelling in it is the only way to move up the social ladder and live well. But growing up in India, you either had to excel academically or come from a well-off family to achieve this. Continue reading

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Patriot: A Memoir

Author: Alexei Navalny Publication Date: October 2024 What drives a person to sacrifice themselves, their family, and their friends for a conviction? Is it truly a selfless act? The memoir is very interesting — a fascinating read. Navalny talks about his childhood, his upbringing, his rejection of the political system, how he exposed corruption and the selfishness of government officials, why in his view Russia never progressed and is still behind other European countries, why he feels people need to stand up and claim what belongs to them, how he went about fighting it, why he decided to go back even after the Novichok attack, and, most interestingly, how he remained sane in solitary confinement. Continue reading

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The Courage to be Disliked! How to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness (Courage To series)

Author: Ichiro Kishmi and Fumitake Koga Publication Date: January 2019 Books that claim in their title to give you the answer to real happiness or say it is that one book that will change your life are the last ones I pick up. It sounds inflated and like a marketing gag trying to entice a very desperate audience. I heard the Courage to series at an Alfred Adler seminar. In recent years, I have developed an interest in different schools of psychology and human behavior in general. Continue reading

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Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything

Author: Michio Kaku Publication Date: May 2024 As a newcomer to quantum mechanics and quantum computing, I really enjoyed the flow of this book. The author begins with the basics and provides insight into several concepts. He explains the historical beginnings as well as the physics, which I liked very much. I learned many new things, and several buzzwords and concepts became clearer. The second part of the book, on how quantum computers will change everything, was exciting. Continue reading

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The Molecule of More - How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity--and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race

Author: Daniel Z. Lieberman MD, Michael E. Long, et al. Publication Date: September 2019 There is a lot of information in this book and a lot to process. The gist of it is that dopamine is the molecule that drives our decisions and action, and that many times we have little control over it. I liked how the author uses many real life examples from everyday life and politics. The book helps with self-introspection, encouraging you to analyze where your dissatisfaction or unhappiness stems from, and whether you can do something about it. Continue reading

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