The real story of a man who ‘left’ society because ‘the world was not made to accommodate people like him’ and stayed in the woods for 27 years. I found the book deeply poignant.
With access to some of the world’s best investors, William Green gleans investing and life insights from them, and synthesises new lessons.
Blueprint is one of those mind-opening books – in this case, about how our genes affect not only our bodies and behaviours, but also the ways in which we make and shape societies. Our social suite – identities, love for others, friendships, co-operation etc – is an expression of our genes outside of our bodies, and it affects other people. And therefore, evolution is now worked on by both genes and culture. A great insight that has repercussions on the future of our species. Fascinating read.
The core tents of Stoicism are hugely relevant in today’s world, and the lives of the 26 Stoics offer the best lessons to imbibe the philosophy. The narrative is quite accessible and is a great start to understanding the philosophy.
This is an excellent framing for the times we live in. We’re in a complex age, and we continue to try to make it certain and efficient using everything from personality tests to AI. But this is at the risk of losing the things that got us here- from scenario planning to creativity, imagination, and shared understanding. Great perspectives and a very accessible narrative style.