Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

The Rise of Humanism: A Philosophy of the New World

What is the central tenet of the humanism philosophy? How did the shift from theism to humanism change human societies? Humanism is a philosophy premised on the belief that humanity has the authority to create meaning within the universe. The societal impact of humanism is most seen clearly in the following areas: ethics, politics, aesthetics, economics, and education. Keep reading to learn about the philosophy of humanism and how it has changed human societies.

The Law of Victory: Great Leaders Accept Only Victory

What is the Law of Victory? What do you think all victorious leaders have in common? The Law of Victory is the 15th law of leadership by John C. Maxwell. According to this law, true leaders aspire to victory, so much so, that they don’t even bother with a Plan B because they are that confident Plan A will work. Read about John C. Maxwell’s Law of Victory and how to put it to work for your business.

The Rise of Techno-Religion and the Fall of Humanism

What is techno-religion? How did the rise of techno-religion threaten to knock down the very ideals that gave birth to the phenomenon? Techno-religion is a humanist ideology in which technology—not God or other theistic concepts—is used as a means for satisfying the human quest for meaning and spiritual salvation. Techno-religions can be divided into two categories: transhumanism and dataism. Interestingly, both threaten to knock down the very ideological bedrock on which they stand. Keep reading to learn about the two types of techno-religion: transhumanism and dataism.

The Law of Buy-In: Get Others to See Your Vision

What is the Law of Buy-in? What can you, as a leader, do to get people to see and follow your vision? The Law of Buy-in is the fourteenth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. The gist of the Law of Buy-in is that people first buy into the leader, and then into their vision. So if you want others to follow your vision, you need them to, first and foremost, follow you—their leader. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Buy-in plus some real-world examples of its application.

Yuval Noah Harari: Religion as an Organizational Tool

What is Yuval Noah Harari’s take on religion? How is his definition different from the conventional understanding of religion? According to Yuval Noah Harari, religion doesn’t have to revolve around theology or the divine. Rather, religion is defined as an all-encompassing story that creates ethics and laws within a human structure. Keep reading to learn about religion, as conceptualized by Yuval Noah Harari.

Gross Domestic Happiness: Beyond Financial Welfare

What is Gross Domestic Happiness? How is it measured and what can be done to improve the GDH index? Gross Domestic Happiness is a measure of the overall well-being and life satisfaction of a population. The GDH is measured by collecting ratings of non-economic indicators of well-being (e.g. health, psychological well-being, living standards, etc). Keep reading to learn about Gross Domestic Happiness and how to improve it.

The Law of Big Mo: The Secret to Employee Motivation

What is the Law of Big Mo? What can you, as a leader, do to keep your employees motivated to consistently deliver their best performance? The Law of Big Mo is the sixteenth law of leadership according to John C. Maxwell. The basic premise behind the Law of Big Mo is that motivation is propelled by momentum. Maxwell likens momentum to a freight train—it takes a lot of energy to get it moving, but once it gets going, it can plow through anything. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Big Mo and how to put it to work

Yuval Noah Harari on the Death of Liberalism

Are we witnessing the death of liberalism? Why is liberalism becoming irrelevant as technology advances? According to Yuval Noah Harari, an Israeli intellectual and the author of Homo Deus, advances in technology might make liberalism a thing of the past. He predicts the death of liberalism to be the result of three potential developments: 1) the loss of military and economic usefulness, 2) the rise of decision-making algorithms, and 3) the creation of the “superhuman.” Read about the projected death of liberalism.

Does the Soul Exist? There’s No Scientific Proof

Does the soul exist? What is the current scientific stance on the existence of the human soul? Is there any evidence that points to the soul aspect of the human being? Many people believe they have a soul—some sort of non-material and immortal essence of who they are at their core. But does the soul actually exist? As far as science goes, there is currently no evidence of the existence of the soul. Keep reading for the answer to the question: does the soul exist?

The Law of Magnetism: Who You Are Is Who You Attract

Like Attracts Like Is the Basis of the Law of Attraction

What is the Law of Magnetism? What do you think “magnetism” means in the context of leadership? The Law of Magnetism is the ninth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. The main premise behind the Law of Magnetism is that people tend to gravitate towards and follow people who are similar to them. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Magnetism and learn some real-world examples of its application.