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What happens when we can’t joke about some of the most important stuff in life? In a 2019 study, 40% of people reported censoring themselves out of fear that voicing their views would alienate them from the people they care about most. Those people should probably not read this book in public...

Fear is a universal experience, weaving itself into the very fabric of our lives. In Where No Fear Was, Arthur Christopher Benson invites us on a profound exploration of the many facets of fear. From the childhood fears that many of us can still recall to the anxieties that challenge us throughout different stages of life, Benson delves into the origins of these emotions with remarkable insight. Additionally, he shares thoughtful essays on the perspectives of notable authors who have grappled with fear in their own works. This book is not a scientific examination but rather a rich tapestry of ...

There is no higher praise we can give people than to say they have good character. But what does this mean, really? What makes this quality so essential to achieving personal success and fulfillment? More importantly, how can we build our own character and live more satisfying lives? Reflecting society's diversity, the contributors to this unique collection of essays speak from various cultural and professional backgrounds to share their observations on living with integrity, honesty, and compassion.

About reality? About a monster, then: a hydra, to conquer which we must go straight for the heart. What good has reason in this fight for our lives? What good morality? What beauty? So asks the philosopher, noble creature, absurd creature.

Named for the famous philosophy treatise by the late Harry Frankfurt, The Truth About Bullsh*t podcast seeks to illuminate our world and the pressing issues therein by calling out ‘bullshit’ – a misrepresentation of truth – in all its forms. We’re excited to introduce a short series of interviews with experts on fields ranging from AI to business, to politics. Hosted by Caleb Zakarin, editor of the New Books Network.

Books You Heard (About) aims to read through texts that are considered cornerstones of Western Culture, are highly recognised and referenced, but rarely actually read. In addition I'd do my best to research and point out some of those aforementioned influences at the end of each episode.

A conversation podcast where we isolate a single outrageous quotation from Nietzsche's body of work and riotously find all the ways of making it mean things it doesn't. Or does it? You may not survive the Dionysiac pulsations emanating herein, but if you dance more than no times per day and see life as a long sunset and not a long defeat, this might be a podcast for you.