ART AND POWER IN THE DIGITAL AGE Let’s dive into the world of art. Recently, we have explored business, travel, political history, and technology. Now it is time to shift our focus back to art. The book we are discussing is “Takedown: Art and Power in the Digital Age” (*) by Farah Nayeri. In her […]
SURVIVING AMONG PSYCHOPATHS AND SOCIOPATHS Yahya Ülkershared an article on psychopaths and sociopaths, I reposted it with this comment: “Psychopaths and sociopaths aren’t confined to social media; they could well be in the workplace, too. Kudos to Mr. Ülker for highlighting emotional manipulations that can even verge on abuse or bullying! Coming up next in […]
Scott H. Young’s concept of “ultralearning” (*) and its transformation into a systematic approach emerge from extensive experience. His approach is built on research into various learning methods, in-depth examination of the biographies of many influential figures worldwide, and, most importantly, hands-on learning projects developed from these individuals’ own real-life experiences. Among these projects, the […]
THE SAPPERS: SOLDIERS WHO UNDERMINE THE FORTRESSES OF OUR MINDS! That’s what I’d like to talk about today. But as you know, it’s my habit to always base our conversations on a text and cite sources. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to stay grounded, and you wouldn’t be able to trust me. I picked this […]
ANYONE OUT THERE NOT CURIOUS? Curiosity has always been one of the strongest driving forces behind human history. It’s the desire to understand what we don’t know, to push boundaries, to discover new worlds, and that’s what brought humanity to where it is today. But in the age of artificial intelligence, discovery isn’t just about […]
Timothy Harold Parks, born in 1954, is an English novelist, nonfiction author, Italian-to-English translator, and literature professor. His extensive body of work includes one of his most notable contributions, which focuses on the Medici family, renowned for their pivotal role in igniting the Renaissance and their substantial investment in the arts. The mention of the […]
The book starts with a premise: while speed often has a notorious image in business, this view may be misguided. The authors question the popular “Move fast and break things” motto from Meta, arguing that it’s not always a choice between speed and caring for people. Their suggestion? You don’t have to choose. They believe […]
The vision of the future keeps growing hazier, promises to become more complex, and our anxieties deepen. In this climate of uncertainty, what can we do to predict the future, make sense of the promises, shape them, and anticipate the challenges? Knowing the past is a prerequisite for understanding and interpreting the future. This […]
In Seducing the Subconscious, Dr. Robert Heath explores how advertising influences our daily shopping decisions and how little we are aware of this impact. He explains why the most successful advertising campaigns are not those with messages we love, hate, find interesting, or new, but rather those that reach us effortlessly and shape our behavior […]
In The JOLT Effect: How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision, Matthew Dixon and Ted McKenna explain that customer indecision is not just a behavior but an emotional state. Customers are not simply searching for a solution. They are also thinking about the responsibility that comes with it. Every decision means choosing one option and eliminating all […]
