Collapse
In Guns, Germs & Steel, Jared Diamond showed how and why civilisations unfolded differently across the globe. In Collapse, he uses a five-point framework to analyse why different civilisations collapsed. He cites examples from the past and then examines modern societies, their challenges and what leads civilisations to make disastrous decisions. Not an easy read, and the depth of research sometimes overwhelms, but an insightful read.
The will of the majority
The will of the majority exerts its influence on everything from cinema to the economy. And its incentive is not necessarily common good. How can one change this?
Trigger Warning
24 stories that showcase the power of imagination. Stories that include magic, science fiction, twisty fairy tales, and ghost stories. And a fair warning – “Many of these stories end badly for at least one of the people in them. Consider yourself warned”
Zoned Out
Health incidents have a knack of resetting one’s life. It also provides an opportunity to take stock before moving forward. notes on health, money, relationship and habits.