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: The Courage to Be Disliked »
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) provides profound insights into the psychological processes that lead people to defend their actions and beliefs, often at the expense of truth and self-awareness. By understanding these mechanisms, you can work towards greater personal accountability, improved relationships, and more rational decision-making. The central theme of the book is… Read More: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) »
Looking at the cover design of Spy The Lie, you might have thought this book is like Thomas Erikson’s “Surrounded by…” series. But any similarity stops here. Unlike Surrounded by Idiots and all other spin-offs, the content in Spy The Lie is grounded on some solid scientific methodologies, not pure conjectures. Unlike the “real-life examples”… Read More: Spy The Lie »
The fundamental problem with Surrounded by Idiots is that the system as preached by the author can be manipulative and deceptive.
Some authors should never read their own books. This is one of them. I listened to the audio version of The Biggest Bluff (read by the author herself), and gawd, it’s awful. The narration is oozing with idolatry, like a wide-eyed schoolgirl seeing a unicorn for the first time. In the end, this book sounds… Read More: The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master… »
Biology was one of my favourite subjects in school and “The Science of Being Human: Why We Behave, Think and Feel the Way We Do” is a joy to read (at least to me).