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A bold and all-embracing exploration of the nature and progress of knowledge from one of today's great thinkers. Throughout history, mankind has struggled to understand life's mysteries, from the mundane to the seemingly miraculous. In this important new book, David Deutsch, an award-winning pioneer in the field of quantum computation, argues that explanations have a fundamental place in the universe.

Podcast that talks about how to face and bring down the Giants. Is being a giant really an asset or a weakness? Should I give up or play by my own rules? Should I give up and accept this as a fate of my life or confront it?My name is Francisco Câmara and I will share stories of real people, known or unknown, rich or poor, who faced significant challenges in their lives and in some cases inspired millions of people around the world.This podcast will also the continuation of the work that Malcolm Gladwell started 10 years ago and through is book David and GoliasBecome a supporter of this ...

Harold Ford Jr. has long distinguished himself as a charismatic, results-oriented politician with fresh ideas. His career began at age 26 after he won his father’s Congressional seat, serving his Tennessee district for ten years. He stepped into the national spotlight with his electric keynote...

Former US Navy SEAL David Brown was the unlikeliest of candidates for the world's most grueling military selection process. Standing just 5' 3" and weighing 110 pounds, he was unlike any of the others around him who aspired to be SEALs. But through dogged determination and an iron will, he overcame every obstacle that life put in front of him to achieve his dream of becoming a SEAL.