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The Courage to Be Disliked

The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga introduces Adlerian psychology through a dialogue between a philosopher and a student. This Socratic-style conversation aims to challenge entrenched beliefs about happiness, interpersonal relationships, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. The central premise of the book is that happiness is a choice, and… Read More »

Skin in the Game

I enjoyed reading this hard-hitting, no holds barred book, but I’m not going to write a review as I do not have enough skin in the game. Just kidding. So, how good is Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb? In this thought-provoking exploration of risk, responsibility, and decision-making,… Read More »

Death’s End (Remembrance of Earth’s Past)

Death’s End is a gripping wrap-up to The Three-Body Problem trilogy. My only frustration is with the characterisation of Cheng Xin. who is extremely unlikable. Naïve or overly idealistic, particularly in the context of the harsh realities of the universe depicted in the series, Cheng Xin’s decisions (and indecisions) lead to significant negative consequences for… Read More »