Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism by Peter Hotez
The Big Idea: We have massive data showing the genetic or epigenetic basis of autism, together with a handful of environmental toxins. What Does Cause Autism? We now have data…
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
The Big Idea: Take Naval seriously because he...questions nearly everything, can think from first principles, tests things well, is good at not fooling himself, changes his mind regularly, laughs a…
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
The Big Idea: Success in show business is a result of talent, hard work, strategy, and luck -- probably in equal portions.
The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and William Strauss
The Big Idea: Brace yourself. Winter is coming. The 2020's will be a time of crisis and will remake America. CHAPTER 1 - Winter Comes Again The four turnings of…
Post Corona by Scott Galloway
The Big Idea: Coronavirus: this too shall pass. The pandemic’s most enduring impact will be as an accelerant of existing trends. Look beyond our unprecedented present and predict the future…
The Better Angels of our Nature by Steven Pinker
The Big Idea: Contrary to what the media might depict, violence has declined over the past decades and centuries. Understanding the driving forces of the decline can help societies continue…
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
The Big Idea: the story of Nike, from idea in 1962 to global brand. Nike began as a paper at Stanford on the potential market for importing Japanese athletic shoes…
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
The Big Idea: People are emotional creatures, so negotiations are more emotional than people think. Use tactical empathy to negotiate. Don't just split the difference. CHAPTER 1 THE NEW RULES…
The Way of the Iceman by Wim Hof
The Big Idea: Boost your immune system and reduce inflammation with the Wim Hof Method, based on science and ancient techniques. The Wim Hof Method = 1. Cold Therapy +…
On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
The Big Idea: Life is short unless you live it well. Study philosophy and protect your valuable time from others. It is not that we have a short space of…