Elizabeth Whitworth, Author at Shortform Books

7 Philippa Perry Parenting Practices for Moms and Dads

What’s your attachment style? How do you help your child process their emotions? Does your childhood past seep into your parenting present? In The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, Philippa Perry offers guidance for strengthening your bonds with your child and raising an emotionally secure individual. She shares several practical actions you can take to move in this direction. Read more for seven Philippa Perry parenting practices that can bring about positive changes in your family.

Peter Attia’s Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (Overview)

How do you want to spend the last decade of your life? Do you want to be weak, bedridden, and mentally foggy? Or do you want to be busy doing whatever brings you joy? According to Peter Attia’s Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, you can extend the active and fulfilling part of your life by building the right healthy habits. And, the earlier you start building these habits, the better chance you have of circumventing mental and physical decline. Continue reading for an overview of this book that just might lengthen your life.

Peter Attia: Insulin Resistance Is Behind 4 Chronic Diseases

What do heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and type 2 diabetes have in common? What should we look out for if we want to prevent them? According to Peter Attia, insulin resistance is to blame for many lives being cut short. In his book Outlive, he argues that the key to avoiding physical and mental decline in old age is preventing four specific chronic diseases. Insulin resistance, he says, is a direct cause of these conditions. Read more to learn how insulin resistance takes a toll on our long-term health.

Elon Musk’s AI Projects & Starship Take Us Into the Future

What’s Elon Musk doing in the field of artificial intelligence? What’s next for SpaceX? Biographer Walter Isaacson details the companies under Elon Musk that are working hard to constantly push technology forward. Isaacson contends that Musk still views bringing about a positive future for humanity as his primary mission in life. Read on to learn about Elon Musk’s AI projects—specifically Neuralink and Optimus—as well as SpaceX’s Starship rocket.

Accepting Your Emotions: Give Yourself Permission to Feel

Do you give yourself permission to feel what you feel? Do you allow yourself to struggle and even fail? Clinical psychologist and management consultant Susan David promotes emotional agility. That means having objectivity about what happens and how you feel and then deliberately responding in a healthy way. Part of emotional agility is accepting your emotions as they are. Read more to learn about the importance and the process of giving yourself permission to feel.

Ask “Why?” and “Why Not?” to Learn, Create, and Discover More

How often do you ask “Why?” How can asking “Why not?” lead you down exciting new paths? In A More Beautiful Question, Warren Berger highlights the fundamental questions (or question starters) “Why?” and “Why not?” He explains how these words form the basis of questions that can increase your knowledge, challenge your assumptions, and invoke your creativity to solve problems. Continue reading to discover the power of asking “Why?” and “Why not?”

Ray Kurzweil on the Negative Impact of Technology on Society

What’s the downside of technological progress? How worried should we be about the future? The road to the future of the technological Singularity isn’t without its dangers. Every technology has the potential for misuse, and the hazards involved with biotech, nanotech, and AI are substantial. Ray Kurzweil details some of those dangers while arguing the futility of trying to halt technological progress. Continue reading to get Kurzweil’s take on the negative impact of technology on society and what he recommends as a remedy.

How Mindfulness of Emotions Can Help You Sync Up With Reality

How do you feel right now? What’s going on around you at this moment? It’s important to view your emotions with objectivity. Clinical psychologist Susan David says that, when it comes to your present emotions, mindfulness can help you be real about what you’re feeling and why. Read more to learn how to achieve mindfulness of emotions and stay in sync with reality.

Twitter Under Elon Musk: The Rocky Road From “Twitter” to “X”

How has Twitter changed since Elon Musk purchased it? Why have many advertisers left the platform? Is it at risk of collapsing? By taking over Twitter, Elon Musk triggered a seismic shift in the social media landscape. The culture at Twitter and Musk’s leadership style were diametrically opposed in almost every way, resulting in a clash of ideals that upended the character of the social media platform. Keep reading to learn about Twitter under Elon Musk, according to biographer Walter Isaacson.

What Causes Chronic Disease? A Look at Metabolic Dysfunction

What causes chronic disease? Which four chronic diseases are primarily to blame for decline and death in old age? Why is Alzheimer’s disease sometimes called “type 3 diabetes”? According to physician Peter Attia, the key to avoiding physical and mental decline when you’re older is preventing four specific chronic diseases. He says that they all have one cause in common: metabolic dysfunction. Keep reading to learn what metabolic dysfunction is and how it contributes to four deadly chronic diseases.