The World's Best Book Summaries
Looking for examples of government surveillance? How do governments legislate and use mass surveillance? Nowadays, governments and corporations around the world openly collect data on who we are and how we live our lives. To better understand mass surveillance, it’s best to explore some examples of how government agencies across the world practice it. Read on for a selection of historical and modern examples of government surveillance.
How do you inspire others as a leader? What is collective inspiration? Collective inspiration is when you use the power of community connection to inspire people to adopt good practices. The book Influencer explains how you can use collective inspiration to influence others in your community or business. Learn how to inspire others as a leader below.
Is there a formula for happiness? If so, how does it work? When your perceptions about life don’t rise to the level of your expectations, you’re unhappy. Happiness results when your perceptions exceed your expectations. This observation underpins Mo Gawdat’s algorithm for happiness that he discusses in his book Solve for Happy. Keep reading to learn about this formula for deep and lasting happiness and the assumptions it’s based on.
Why are home heating prices expected to rise significantly this winter? How can you prepare for a fuel shortage? Disruption of the global supply and distribution of oil and natural gas will create shortages in heating fuel this winter. Europeans and Americans will face rising home heating prices, and they’ll need to do everything possible to conserve fuel this year. Keep reading to learn why home heating prices are on the rise and how you can prepare for the winter.
Do you struggle with talking to people? Do you want to know how to improve your conversation skills? Conversation skills are well worth developing because our careers, romantic prospects, and social lives depend on connecting with other people. Conversations—even the most trivial, small talk—establish the emotional tone of our interactions and help us gauge how deeply we’d like to connect with each other. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to learn how to improve your conversation skills.
What are the top philosophy books to read? What are the benefits of reading philosophical books? At some point in your life, you’ve probably come across a question you don’t know how to answer. If you can’t find the answer online or from your peers, it might be time to check out a philosophy book. The earliest philosophy books were written in BCE, and are still relevant today. We’ve rounded up the top philosophy books you should read, from BCE to the 21st century.
How can you make a friendship last? What are the qualities of a long-lasting friendship? Many friendships come and go, but some friendships last for a lifetime. Like a romantic relationship, friendships require a lot of work from both parties. However, if you’re willing to put the work in, you will have a loyal and dependable friend for a long time. Below you’ll learn how to make meaningful friendships, and how to maintain those friendships for life.
What are the three main types of inspiration? How do these types of inspiration affect your life? According to the authors of Influencer, there are three areas of impact that affect people’s desire to make a change: individual inspiration, collective inspiration, and environmental inspiration. These areas inspire you and others to adopt critical practices to change behaviors. Continue reading to learn more about the three types of inspiration.
Why are most people not as happy as they want to be? Is there a formula for happiness? The modern world is rife with obstacles to happiness. Many people view happiness as an elusive goal. However, we can be consistently happy if we bring our expectations and perceptions of our lives into alignment. In Solve for Happy, Mo Gawdat outlines an algorithm to do so. Keep reading for an overview of this encouraging book.
Are age limits for politicians anti-democratic? What other ways can the U.S. increase the age diversity of politicians? Some Americans are concerned that the overrepresentation of older people among elected officials threatens democracy. By contrast, others argue that it’s ageist and anti-democratic to blame the nation’s problems on elderly politicians. Read on to learn opinions on enacting age limits for U.S. politicians, including other proposed solutions.