Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

Homo Deus: Meaning and Implications

What is the meaning of the term Homo Deus? Do you think our species Homo Sapiens will eventually evolve into Homo Deus? The term Homo Deus was coined by Yuval Noah Harari to refer to the human species that will come after Homo Sapiens. In his book Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, Harari unpacks the meaning of Homo Deus and explores its implications for society at large. Keep reading to understand Homo Deus, its meaning, and the implications according to Yuval Noah Harari.

The Barefoot Investor: 5 Tips From Scott Pape

Do you want to apply the lessons from The Barefoot Investor? What are some The Barefoot Investor tips for personal finance management? In The Barefoot Investor, Scott Pape offers practical tips to manage your money so that you can eliminate debt and start building wealth. The was written for an Australian audience, but the following The Barefoot Investor tips are universally applicable. Here are five personal finance management tips from The Barefoot Investor.

British and American English: The Great Divide

What are the differences between British and American English? How did the same language evolve into two different versions? The British and American English differ in a few fundamental ways, but this has not always been the case. The great divergence between the two was a slow and long historical process, which started when the first English-speaking settlers arrived in the Americas. Read about the divergence between British and American English.

Tone Policing: Racism in Another Form

What is tone policing and how does it relate to racism? What unconscious assumptions about race does tone policing reveal? Tone policing is a series of strategies that turn the focus of a discussion from what someone is saying to how they’re saying it. In the context of racism, tone policing is actually a form of microaggression because silencing someone implies that they don’t have the right to be heard. Read about tone policing and how it relates to and perpetuates racism.

Charting the Future of Humanity: Goals for Earth

What do you think should be the main goals of humanity, going forward? Do you think we will one day be able to eradicate disease, death, and scarcity? What will humanity strive for, if or when survival is no longer a concern? In his book Homo Deus, Yuval Noah Harari envisions humanity shifting to the next phase of human evolution—the era of Homo Deus. In this era, survival is no longer a concern in most parts of the world. Consequently, humanity will look towards higher goals of immortality, happiness, and divinity. Keep reading to learn about the projected future of

The Untethered Soul: Book Overview

What is The Untethered Soul book about? What keeps most people from realizing their true self, according to its author Michael Alan Singer? In his book The Untethered Soul, Michael Singer invites you on the journey beyond yourself and towards your true Self. He believes that the main reason people feel existentially empty and fragmented is that they are overidentified with their internal monologue and disconnected from their true Self. Here is a brief overview of Michael A. Singer’s book The Unterthered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself.

The Question of Self-Awareness in Animals

Do animals possess self-awareness? What do we currently know about animal consciousness? Many claim that animals aren’t self-aware—they’re driven by instinct. But scientific research suggests that animals do possess some basic self-awareness, although animal consciousness isn’t as sophisticated as humans’. Keep reading to learn how self-awareness manifests in animals.

The Barefoot Investor Book Principles to Know

What is Scott Pape’s book The Barefoot Investor about? Are Scott Pape’s personal management principles universally applicable? In his book The Barefoot Investor, Scott Pape offers guidance on how to manage your money so that you can eliminate debt and start building wealth. Though The Barefoot Investor book is written for an Australian audience, the basic principles are universally applicable. Here is a brief overview of Scott Pape’s book The Barefoot Investor.

Planning a Business Startup: Questions to Ask Yourself

Do you have a business idea in mind? What are some business startup questions you could ask yourself as you plan its execution? The startup stage of any company is one of the most uncertain, but at the same time, most exciting periods in the business life cycle. You should use business startup questions to help you flesh out your idea and articulate a plan for its execution. Here are some business startup questions to take your idea from conception to inception.

The Greatest Achievements of English Lexicography

What are the greatest works of English lexicography? What were each of their contributions? English lexicography has succeeded in producing the greatest and most comprehensive dictionaries to be found in any language. Some of the most notable works of English lexicography include the 1735 Dictionary of the English Language, the Webster Dictionary, and of course, the crown jewel of all English dictionaries the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). Keep reading to learn about the key figures of English lexicography and their contributions.