book reviews
Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.
Unveiling the Secrets: The Science of Happiness and How to Sprinkle Joy into Everyday Life
Are you tired of chasing happiness like it's a rare Pokémon, only to find it slipping through your fingers like sand in an hourglass? Fear not, fellow joy-seeker, for the science of happiness is here to rescue you from the abyss of gloom! Let's embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanted forest of positive psychology and uncover the mystical secrets to cultivating joy in the mundane.
By Alexander Mensahabout a month ago in Humans
Alien Abductions: A Guide to Proper Etiquette for Extraterrestrial Visitors"
Introduction: Welcome, cosmic voyager, to a tongue-in-cheek yet oddly practical guide to navigating the delicate art of alien abductions. While abduction scenarios have fueled countless sci-fi tales, let's face it: if E.T. comes knocking, you want to make a stellar impression! So, fasten your seatbelt—actually, maybe leave that off—and let's delve into the cosmos of proper etiquette for extraterrestrial visitors.
By Alexander Mensahabout a month ago in Humans
The Art of Accidental DIY: Transforming Mistakes into Masterpieces"
Have you ever found yourself knee-deep in a DIY disaster, staring at a project gone awry and wondering where it all went wrong? Fear not, fellow crafters and creators, for in the world of DIY, mistakes are merely opportunities in disguise. Welcome to the art of accidental DIY—where mishaps become masterpieces and creativity knows no bounds.
By Alexander Mensahabout a month ago in Humans
Kyrie Irving's Reclamation: Driving the Nonconformists to the NBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS - ** For Dallas Nonconformists watch Kyrie Irving, Thursday night denoted an essential snapshot of reclamation. The Free thinkers' 124-103 triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center got their position in the NBA Finals, an excursion Irving has not set out on starting around 2017 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This victory in the Western Meeting Finals permitted Irving to breathe out and celebrate arriving at the Finals for the fourth time in his profession.
By Pintu Mallick about a month ago in Humans
The Great Debate: Is Cereal Soup?". Content Warning.
Ah, the age-old question that has divided breakfast tables and sparked heated debates among cereal aficionados and culinary connoisseurs alike: is cereal soup? Strap on your aprons and prepare for a culinary journey through the deliciously contentious world of breakfast philosophy.
By Alexander Mensahabout a month ago in Humans
The Tension Between Civic Engagement and Individualism
Consistent, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial interactions between individuals create the social fabric that stitches people together in society. This social fabric is a must for societies to function, and individuals should remain attentive to the fact that any benefits they receive that they did not produce come at the cost of someone else. As the adage goes, there's no such thing as a free lunch; someone prepared the meal. Thus, individuals have a responsibility to pay it forward if they wish to continue to be able to glean from the benefits of a generous community.
By Geno C. Foralabout a month ago in Humans
C. S. Lewis and Dostoyevsky’s Morality
Lewis' and Dostoyevsky's Claim C. S. Lewis famously claimed that mankind's instinct for the conception of good—whether through the experience of a guilty conscience or the inclination that something ought to be better—was evidence that there is a God. Over the years, I have spent dozens of hours listening to long forum debates over the existence of God. Along with Lewis' claim, religious believers often posited Dostoyevsky's maxim, "If there's no God, all is permitted."
By Geno C. Foralabout a month ago in Humans
Dostoyevsky's Demons
In his political epic, Demons, Dostoyevsky introduces us to a man named Nikolai Stavrogin. Both mysterious and charming, he allures those around him by his very nature. However, we find that Stavrogin is merely a marionette. He has accepted the role of being the face of a revolution orchestrated by a man named Pyotr Verkhovensky. Stavrogin plays the role of an icon, a necessary ingredient for a revolution. He was the Stalin for the Soviet Union's new dawn, the Adolf for Germany's cleansing, the Trump for America's return to greatness, and the Floyd for BLM and Antifa's social justice looting.
By Geno C. Foralabout a month ago in Humans
A Case Against Equality of Opportunity
Should people strive for equality of opportunity or equality of outcome? Does a good society allow there to be disparities among people? If people fall through the cracks of a community, is it the role of the government to lend a helping hand? These questions are ever present in our political discourse, and there is neither shortage of opinions nor disagreements. However, before we try to answer these questions, we may want to analyze their premises.
By Geno C. Foralabout a month ago in Humans
Unmasking the Shadows: Distinguishing Psychopaths from Sociopaths in Antisocial Personality Disorder . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The distinctions between "psychopath" and "sociopath" are frequently hazy when we envision a sinister manipulator behind a litany of horrific deeds. These words conjure up ideas of crafty villains and erratic outlaws, made popular by the media and criminal operas. However, the dramatization conceals a deep and intricate reality. What distinguishes a psychopath from a sociopath in reality? What behavioral symptoms and social effects do these various antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) aspects have? Examining the thoughts of people who have these hidden characteristics and live among us paints an intriguing and frequently scary picture of human psychology.
By Corey Sonnier2 months ago in Humans