Sam Harris

Discover the scientific and contemplative approach to spirituality in this groundbreaking meditation guide. Written by neuroscientist Sam Harris, explore how paying attention to the present moment can shape the quality of your life, and uncover important truths found in historical figures like Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, and more. Harris argues that there's more to understanding reality than science, backed by his expertise in philosophy and skepticism. Part memoir, part exploration of spirituality, Waking Up is a unique and informative read.

"Superintelligence" explores the possible future where machines surpass human intelligence and asks whether they will save or destroy us. Nick Bostrom lays out the foundation for understanding the fate of humanity and the implications of creating a powerful superintelligence beyond our control. As we hold the power to make the first move, can we engineer a controlled detonation? This profoundly ambitious and original book breaks down difficult intellectual terrain and offers a reconceptualization of the essential task of our time.

Explore the fascinating life of a man who has been a citizen of two nations, a socialist and a supporter of war, a foreign correspondent in dangerous places, and a legendary lover of literature and alcohol. Follow the story of a fervent atheist raised as a Christian, and learn how his mother's Jewish heritage was revealed to him after her suicide. Discover the compelling tale of Christopher Hitchens - a man who saw all sides of an argument, and believed that the personal is political.

Explore the mysteries of the human mind and discover the misguided ways we predict our own happiness in this accessible and witty book. Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert illuminates the illusions of foresight and imagination that skew our perception of the future and lead us to misjudge our satisfactions. Drawing on research from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and economics, Gilbert uncovers the secrets of human imagination and our ability to anticipate happiness. Don't miss out on this fascinating read that sheds light on the inner workings of our minds.

This manifesto explores the role of religion in our lives, providing a thought-provoking critique of major religious texts. The author argues that religion is a man-made wish, causing dangerous repression and distortion, and advocates for a more secular life based on science and reason. An eloquent and powerful read for believers, atheists, and those uncertain about religion's impact. A must-read for anyone seeking a thought-provoking critique of religion.

Machete Season delves into the horrific genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994, where 800,000 people were brutally murdered by their own neighbors. Journalist Jean Hatzfeld interviewed 10 perpetrators of these mass killings years later, revealing shocking and extraordinary insights. This book is a vital read to better comprehend the atrocious events that took place in Rwanda and to become a more conscientious individual.

If there is such a thing as reason, it has to be universal. Reason must reflect objective principles whose validity is independent of our point of view - principles that anyone with enough intelligence ought to be able to recognize as correct. But this universality of reason is what relativists and subjectivists deny in ever-increasing numbers. And...

William Miller details our anxious relation to basic life processes; eating, excreting, fornicating, decaying, and dying. But disgust pushes beyond the flesh to vivify the larger social order with the idiom it commandeers from the sights, smells, tastes, feels, and sounds of fleshly physicality. Disgust and contempt, Miller argues, play crucial pol...

Flight of the Garuda conveys the heart advice of one of the most beloved masters of Tibet. The itinerant yogi Shabkar communicates the essence of the Dzogchen teachings through song both poetic and poignant.Along with Shabka's songs, Keith Dowman has translated four other seminal Dzogchen texts, including one by Patrul Rinpoche that is new to this ...

Exploring the tensions between rationality, morality, and personal identity, this book offers eye-opening insights into our own flawed nature. Derek Parfit challenges common beliefs and argues that it is often rational to act against our own interests and that our morality can be self-defeating. With compelling arguments, he reveals the ways in which we often act wrongly and the disturbing conclusions we must face when considering future generations.