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What happens when a society values achievement more than thought? In The Intellectual Life, Harold E. Stearns examines the forces that shaped America's complicated relationship with ideas, culture, and independent thought. Tracing the American mindset from its pioneer roots, Stearns explores how...

Navigate the complexities of moral philosophy and everyday ethics to make confident choices in a chaotic, modern world. Whether facing a difficult workplace decision, arguing politics with a friend, or battling self-doubt in parenting, this thought-provoking guide connects abstract reasoning to...

Cure daily news fatigue with an uplifting journey through history and science that proves human advancement is real. Perfect for a morning commute, this thought-provoking exploration dismantles modern pessimism. You will explore how humanity consistently breaks ancient ceilings of stagnation...

Trace the epic history of human exploration, where braving the unforgiving unknown sparked our journey toward the stars. Perfect for your daily commute, this cinematic voyage transports you from the campfires of early hominids to the high-stakes cockpits of daring test pilots. Immerse yourself...

Discover the hidden cultural history of feeling uninspired, and learn why empty time is your untapped advantage. Perfect for your daily commute or a reflective walk, this intellectually stimulating journey shifts our perspective on idleness. Stop viewing those moments of restless digital...

Master the thrilling clash of artificial intelligence and human evolution to secure your place in tomorrow's society. Perfect for a stimulating morning commute, this visionary exploration transforms existential anxiety into empowered foresight. Step into the next two centuries and witness how...

Unpack the philosophy of human connection to master the quiet conflicts and profound joys of your closest relationships. Whether navigating a painful friendship breakup or seeking a reflective companion for a daily commute, these insights ground ancient wisdom in modern reality. This...

Confront the hidden costs of technological innovation in this sweeping journey through world history and human evolution. Perfect for a reflective morning commute, this narrative challenges our modern faith in constant improvement to ask a vital question. Are we truly getting better as a species...

Master modern life's complex dilemmas using the practical tools of transformative pragmatism and civic ethics. Whether you are navigating workplace conflicts, searching for personal purpose, or seeking an intellectually stimulating listen during your daily commute, these living traditions...

“Lively. . . . Rousing. . . . Prophecy—roving, intelligent, irreducibly idiosyncratic—can expand our sense of possibility, starting now.” —The New York Times Book Review Tech empires are the prophets of the modern day, and like the ancient oracles and medieval astrologers that preceded...

A rallying cry to fight the commodification of human attention, with the tools we need to reclaim our humanity, by a group of writers, artists, and activists in the vanguard of the movement “A stirring battle cry on behalf of our shared humanity against the forces that seek to diminish and...

Una novela visionaria sobre nuestro presente interconectado. Se han infiltrado en hogares de Hong Kong, en tiendas de Vancouver, en las calles de Sierra Leona, en plazas de Oaxaca, en dormitorios alemanes. Están por todas partes. No son mascotas, ni fantasmas, ni robots. Son personas reales...

Imagine: You are designing a society, but you don't know who you'll be within it—rich or poor, man or woman, gay or straight. What would you want that society to look like? This is the revolutionary thought experiment proposed by the twentieth century's greatest political philosopher, John...

Bloomsbury presents How to Be Multiple by Helena de Bres, read by Kirsty Gillmore. Philosopher Helena de Bres uses the curious experience of being a twin as a lens for reconsidering our place in the world. Wait, are you you or the other one? Which is the evil twin? Have you ever switched...

"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times An economist explores the five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare...

"Kerry Shale's reading delivers lots of information clearly as Harris discusses technological developments that threaten our solitude today. While much of Harris's book is critical of those developments, Shale also captures Harris's humor and occasional indignance." — AudioFile Magazine With a...

With far-reaching implications, this urgent treatise promises to revolutionize our understanding of what it means to be human in the digital age. We used to say "seeing is believing"; now googling is believing. With 24/7 access to nearly all of the world's information at our fingertips, we no...

An engaging guide to how Stoicism—the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius—can help us flourish today. “One of the best explorations of Stoic philosophy that I’ve read.” —Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A passionate manifesto that exposes hypocrisy on both sides of the political divide and points a way out of the tribalism that is tearing America apart—from the CNN host hailed as “a star of the 2016 campaign” (The New York Times), now seen on The Van Jones...

In the spirit of the mega-selling On Bullshit, philosopher Aaron James presents a theory of the asshole that is both intellectually provocative and existentially necessary. What does it mean for someone to be an asshole? The answer is not obvious, despite the fact that we are often personally...