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The Self Delusion is an explosive, powerful and inspiring book that brings together overwhelming evidence against the illusion we have of ourselves as independent beings - and explains how understanding our many connections may be the key to a better future.

The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. His argument could hardly be more topical...

As the author of many classic works on science and philosophy, Richard Dawkins has always asserted the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm it has inflicted on society. He now focuses his fierce intellect exclusively on this subject, denouncing its faulty logic and the suffering it causes.

Thought and the brain. Can the brain free itself from all self-delusion? Why has the self become important? Can there be only sensation, thought and no desire? Can desire—which brings illusion, self-deception and all the complications of changing desires—can the root of desire be dissipated? What prevents one from having a real insight? That is, seeing the truth of desire and therefore end it. Is it that we have never asked this question? When there is no desire whatsoever then there is a total revolution, and that will affect the consciousness of man.

ماذا ترى حين تنظر إلى المرآة بالطبع أنت ترى نفسك بوجهك المآلوف الذي تعيش به

طوال حياتك رغم انه تغير قليلاً لكن ذاتك الدائمة غير موجودة بحق ليس بالنسبة

لعالم الأعصاب والطبيب البشري الذى تتصدركتبة قائمة الكتب الاكثر مبيعا

With reference to the ideas of a Yale professor who first identified the theory and to the writings of George Orwell from whose ‘newspeak’ the word was adapted, Booker sheds new light on the remarkable – and worrying – effects of ‘groupthink’ and its influence on our society. Booker defines the three rules of groupthink: the adoption of a common view or belief not based on objective reality; the establishment of a consensus of right-minded people, an ‘in group’; and the need to treat the views of anyone who questions the belief as wholly unacceptable.

Hailing from Happy, Texas (the Town Without a Frown), Vicki Todd is a largely self-taught artist. Her fascination with art began in her Grandmother’s china shop and painting classes taught in her home attic. Vicki’s Grandmother encouraged her to sit in during the classes and paint china pieces along with the adult students. However, art became a part-time hobby pushed to life’s back burner. Vicki ended up living a double life. She earned a doctorate degree and taught public relations for 17 years at the university level. However, her dirty little secret was that really she was an artist...

Welcome to Your Law of Delusion Bestie where manifestation gets playful, bold, and a little bit delulu. I’m Amoya, founder of the Law of Delusion, and your go-to bestie for bending reality in your favor.This is the space where we stop waiting for proof and decide our dream life is already ours. Together we’ll explore identity shifts, money manifestation, love, business, and the soft life through the lens of my Law of Delusion.I’ll share the rituals, stories, and wild delulu receipts from my own journey, plus behind-the-scenes of my Project Delulu year. Think of this podcast as a mix of ...

The Social Delusion is a home for real, open conversations about the trials and tribulations of being a guy in the 21st Century. Hosted by three guys with three widely different backgrounds, Chris, Toni and Jack bring fresh perspectives to often complex and polarising discussions. Topics around Racism | Pornography | Technology | Mental Health | Lifestyle | Entrepreneurship | Current Affairs | Relationships | Family