All memos tagged #book

The human use of human beings is (1) a paradigm whereby people make use of other people to accomplish tasks rather than employing technology for the same purpose. The same language also encapsulates...

The Extended Mind by Andy Clark and David Chalmers (1998) is a seminal work in the field of extended cognition. In this paper, later a book, Clark and Chalmers present the idea of active externalism...

'The Mystic Hours: A Daybook of Inspirational Wisdom and Devotion' The book was recommended to me by Justin Lane as I told him about my readings ofA Calendar of Wisdom. book

The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations is a book by Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom exploring of the rise and power of decentralized organizations. The book...

'The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph' is a book written by Ryan Holiday. It has been translated into more than twenty languages and has a cult following among NFL...

Be Here Nowis an illustrated book, published in 1971, that turned the spiritual consciousness of the Christian West eastwards. With its metaphysical illustrations, practical advice on how to...

'Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures' is a book by Merlin Sheldrake that intricately weaves together science and storytelling to illuminate the hidden...

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig is a book first published in 1974 and is a fictionalized autobiography. It is the first of Pirsig's texts in which he explores his...

Authority: Essays is a 2025 collection by Andrea Long Chu that examines the evolving landscape of cultural criticism in the context of perceived crises of authority. Bringing together a range of...

Letters from a Stoic is a book comprised of a selection of Seneca's letters showing him upholding the austere ethical ideals of Stoicism—the wisdom of the self-possessed person immune to...

Meditations is a series of personal writings attributed to Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, offering insight into Stoic philosophy and the art of self-reflection. Composed as...

'Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions' is a book by Dan Ariely that examines the hidden psychological forces influencing human decision-making. First published in 2008...

Trust Me I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday exposed the astounding speed and force at which rumors develop into reality in today's hyper-connected world. Equal parts methodology and manifesto, the book...

Tools of Titans is a book by Tim Ferriss, published in 2016 with a foreword by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The book compiles the tactics, routines, and habits of over 200 individuals whom Ferriss...

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'Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism―Understanding the Social Science of Cult Influence is a nonfiction' book by Amanda Montell, published by Harper in June 2021. The work examines how groups ranging...

Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan is a book that explores how media and technology shape human experience and perception. First published in 1964, it introduced the idea...

Blue Ocean Strategy is a business framework introduced by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne in their 2005 book of the same name. It encourages companies to pursue innovation that creates new market...

Gödel, Escher, Bach (GEB) is a book by Douglas Hofstadter, first published in 1979, that explores deep connections between the works of logician Kurt Gödel, artist M.C. Escher, and composer Johann...

Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail is a book by Ray Dalio that explores the cyclical nature of global power dynamics. Drawing from over 500 years of...