The World's Best Book Summaries
Is Marxism on the rise in the U.S.? What’s the agenda? What can be done about it? According to Mark Levin, American Marxism must be stopped. His book purports to be an exposé on the rise of Marxism in the U.S. He discusses the ideologies that comprise American Marxism, how American Marxists are indoctrinating the public with these theories, and what Americans can do to keep their freedom. Keep reading for an overview of Levin’s book.
What percentage of carbon emissions is caused by transportation? How can we reduce transportation CO2 emissions? Transportation accounts for 16% of carbon emissions worldwide. The main culprits are personal vehicles, especially in the U.S., where public transportation is not well developed. Let’s look at the main barriers and potential solutions to curbing transport-related emissions.
What is the importance of kindness? What are the benefits of showing gratitude? Acts of kindness can boost your happiness and the happiness of those around you. Kindness expresses appreciation, love, and positivity—all of which can help you build meaningful relationships. Let’s look at the top four reasons why kindness is important in our world.
Is white privilege real? How might you examine the issue more closely? James O’Brien is one of the UK’s leading radio presenters, with over 1.2 million weekly listeners to his daily current affairs talk show. In his book How Not to Be Wrong, he explains how he had failed to see his own race as a factor in his success. Keep reading to learn how O’Brien came to change his mind.
What was the Colonial Pipeline attack? Why did this attack threaten society? The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline shut down fuel delivery to the East Coast in the summer of 2021. This attack exposed a growing cybersecurity threat to U.S. firms and organizations—and to energy companies in particular. Keep reading to learn about the Colonial Pipeline attack and its consequences for society.
How will society be different in a post-pandemic economy? What can we learn from past pandemics? As we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, our economy looks set to follow the trajectory of previous post-pandemic economic recoveries. We can expect to see a booming economy, rising wages, and altered business structures that reflect a changed world. Keep reading for a brief overview of how the world is changing as we enter a post-pandemic economy.
What is American Marxism, really? Is the label fair and accurate? In American Marxism, Mark Levin argues that Democrats and leftist organizations are fueling a Marxist revolution against American culture and society. Critics claim that Levin uses the term “Marxism” too broadly. Let’s take a look at Levin’s argument and explore its validity.
What factors do college admissions teams look at? What effect does this have on social mobility? In Excellent Sheep, William Deresiewicz identifies four factors that elite schools’ admissions teams consider, and he discusses how each factor privileges affluent students. He also explores why this exclusion of non-elite students perpetuates social inequality in education. Read more to understand Deresiewicz’s argument.
Why is Amazon’s employee turnover rate so high? Is it a smart move or will it lead to Amazon’s demise? According to interviews, former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos encouraged turnover, fearing a long-term worker would become a disgruntled one. But executives fear that the company’s rate of turnover could lead them to run out of available workers. Keep reading to learn more about Amazon’s employee turnover rate and what it means for the company.
What if everyone in the world had internet access? What if the world had more researchers and scientists? Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella daydreams like this. He envisions a world in which technology advances freely and benefits everyone. To that end, he offers some advice to policymakers in his book Hit Refresh as he discusses the importance of technology in society. Read more to learn what could be done—and what the world could be like in the future.