by Santi | Jan 29, 2025 | Book Notes, Health
Dr. Michael Greger argues that adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet combined with lifestyle modifications can slow down aging and prevent age-related diseases. The book emphasizes that chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers are...
by Santi | Dec 30, 2024 | Book Notes, Psychology
Paul Bloom’s Psych explores the intricacies of the human mind by synthesizing findings from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. The book presents a broad overview of how mental processes—such as thinking, emotions, memory, and perception—shape human experience....
by Santi | Dec 26, 2024 | Book Notes, Neuroscience
Max Bennett argues that understanding the evolutionary development of human intelligence is essential to advance artificial intelligence (AI). He traces the billion-year journey of intelligence across five key evolutionary breakthroughs that shaped the human brain,...
by Santi | Dec 18, 2024 | Book Notes, Society
Isabel Wilkerson argues that caste systems are rigid social hierarchies based on perceived inherent differences, which stratify individuals into unchanging ranks of superiority and inferiority. These systems are deeply embedded in societies like India, Nazi Germany,...
by Santi | Dec 12, 2024 | Book Notes, Spirituality
In The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, Frank Ostaseski explores how understanding and accepting death can help us lead more meaningful, compassionate, and fulfilling lives. The book uses his experiences as a Zen hospice...