Discover a groundbreaking examination of human history in this thought-provoking work. Despite the negative news cycle, bestselling author Steven Pinker argues that we may be living in our most peaceful era. Pinker explodes common myths about inherent human violence, and highlights long-term trends of declining violence across time. Interwoven with psychology and history, this book provides a vision of an increasingly enlightened and peaceful world.

Why Violence Has Declined

The Better Angels of Our Nature

Discover the gift of the Enlightenment in this groundbreaking assessment of the human condition in the 21st century. Follow cognitive scientist Steven Pinker as he encourages readers to step away from the doom and gloom headlines and embrace reason and science. Through stunning data and graphs, Pinker illustrates that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness are on the rise. But, Pinker warns, we must defend the Enlightenment ideal against human nature's tribalism, authoritarianism, demonization, and magical thinking. With literary flair, Enlightenment Now makes the case for reason, science, and humanism - the ideals we need to confront our problems and continue our progress.

The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress

Enlightenment Now

Factfulness by Hans Rosling is an eye-opening book about understanding the world we live in. Rosling reveals the ten biases that distort our perspective and teaches readers how to focus on facts instead. Through lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness empowers readers to see the world clearly and respond to the crises and opportunities of the future. This book is an urgent and essential read for anyone looking to reduce stress and think more clearly about global issues.

Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

Factfulness

This provocative and imaginative book dives into the fundamental role of explanations in the universe, arguing that improving them is the key to successful human endeavor. Award-winning physicist David Deutsch takes readers on a journey through science, civilization, art, moral values, and political theory to explore how we form new explanations and drop bad ones. With deep connections between the laws of nature, the human condition, knowledge, and the potential for progress, The Beginning of Infinity is a highly original and ambitious work.

Explanations That Transform the World

The Beginning of Infinity

This thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone interested in the impact of technology on our ability to think deeply. Carr's bestseller delves into the important debate around the internet and its effects on our cognitive abilities. The 10th-anniversary edition includes a new afterword examining the impact of smartphones and social media.

What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains

The Shallows

Discover the secrets of the four most influential companies in the world – Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google – with this insightful and irreverent book. Author Scott Galloway asks fundamental questions about their staggering success and reveals the strategies they use to manipulate our fundamental emotional needs. Learn how to apply these lessons to your own life or business and stay ahead of the curve in our increasingly digital world.

The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google

The Four

This acclaimed book examines how geography shapes global politics, using ten crucial regions to explain the strategies of world powers. The author provides unique perspectives on Russia, China, the US, Latin America, and more, exploring how each country's physical characteristics impact their leadership and decision-making. Whether through ancient maps or Google Earth, this compelling read reveals how geography always plays a role in shaping our world.

Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World (1) (Politics of Place)

Prisoners of Geography

This thought-provoking book by a bestselling author argues for an economics of hope, showing how cultural evolution through commerce, technology, innovation, and change can increase human prosperity. With humor and ingenuity, the author presents a bold interpretation of economic history that will appeal to fans of works by Jared Diamond, Niall Ferguson, and Thomas Friedman.

How Prosperity Evolves (P.S.)

The Rational Optimist

Explore pressing issues of the present and prepare for the future with Yuval Noah Harari's 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. From the meaning of humanity in a world of robots and fake news to our readiness for an evolving workforce, Harari's visionary investigation into political, social, technological, and existential issues unpacks what our changing world means for our lives. With clarity and accessibly, Harari presents complex challenges and offers essential advice on values, personal engagement, and embracing clarity in a world full of noise and uncertainty.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

Discover the unconventional world of economics with this groundbreaking book that challenges conventional wisdom. Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner's "Freakonomics" explores the mysteries of everyday life, from the commonalities between schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers to the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, revealing how economics is the study of incentives and how people get what they want or need. Featuring insightful storytelling and a fresh perspective, this New York Times bestseller is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the hidden connections in our world.

A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (P.S.)

Freakonomics

Discover how China has rapidly caught up with the US in the development of AI with Kai-Fu Lee's AI Superpowers. Lee, an expert in AI and China, argues that dramatic changes will happen sooner than many expect due to these developments. Lee also explores the impact of AI on both blue-collar and white-collar jobs and provides insight into possible solutions for the significant changes that are coming.

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