Skin in the Game
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
A deep dive into the concept of 'skin in the game' and its profound implications for fairness, knowledge, and rationality in all aspects of life. Taleb explores how hidden asymmetries shape our world, from business and politics to ethics and religion, revealing uncomfortable truths and offering unexpected insights into navigating complex systems.
The Analects
Confucius
A timeless collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. Explore the core principles of Confucianism, including ethics, morality, and the importance of social harmony, as presented in this influential work.
The Art of Rhetoric
Aristotle
Explore Aristotle's profound insights into the art of persuasion. This masterpiece delves into the psychology of emotions, informal reasoning, and the aesthetics of prose style, offering a systematic approach to rhetoric that transcends its practical origins and becomes an essential component in the study of human nature.
The Art of Travel
Alain de Botton
An exploration of the why and how of travel, delving into the philosophical questions it raises and offering insights into how we can better understand and appreciate our journeys.
The Beginning of Infinity
David Deutsch
A journey through science and philosophy, exploring the nature of progress, knowledge, and the unbounded potential of the universe and human understanding. Deutsch argues that all progress stems from the quest for good explanations, and that this quest is a fundamental aspect of reality itself.
The Big Picture
Sean Carroll
A tour de force that offers a comprehensive snapshot of the human situation in our infinitely strange universe. Blending science and philosophy, Sean Carroll gives us a humane perspective on the universe and our place in it. As gripping as it is important, The Big Picture can change the way you think about the world.
The Book
Alan Watts
This book explores the unrecognized taboo of ignoring who we really are, arguing that the sensation of oneself as a separate ego is a hallucination. Drawing on Western science and Eastern philosophy, it seeks to provide a sense of existence in accord with physical facts, overcoming alienation from the universe.
The Daily Stoic
Ryan Holiday
A daily devotional of Stoic wisdom, offering a meditation for each day of the year to cultivate self-mastery, perseverance, and a better life. Drawing from the works of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, this book provides actionable insights for modern living.