Shortform Books

The Anti-Science Stances of the Social Justice Movement

Are gender and sexuality cultural or biological? Is fatness unhealthy, or is that just a cultural narrative? In Cynical Theories, Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay contend that social justice scholarship and activism changed from a force for good to a dangerous movement. One of the ways in which it’s a threat, they say, is the movement’s rejection of science in order to advance its agenda. Keep reading to learn about the anti-science positions of the Social Justice Movement.

Solomon Asch’s Conformity Experiment: Why Humans Yield

What was Solomon Asch’s conformity experiment? Why do people fold under peer pressure? The Psychology Book notes that one of the most influential experiments in social psychology is the Asch Paradigm. Created by Solomon Asch, the experiment was founded to see how easily people conform to others in a group, even if they know they’re wrong. Let’s look at what this experiment tells us about human conformity, with additional insight from the Stanford Prison experiment.

How to Find Your Values: 3 Ways to Live a Fulfilling Lifestyle

Clarifying Your Values: How Do You Want to Live

Do you feel unaligned with your values? How can you find worthy values to live by? A crucial part of feeling happier is determining what your values are. To achieve this, you need to take three steps: accept yourself as you are, assess your current beliefs and values, and identify gratifying experiences. Keep reading to learn how to find your values that fit your standards.

How to Improve Team Performance & Organizational Health

Has your team been underperforming? How can you improve team performance? Teams work best when employees are bouncing off each other. In The 6 Types of Working Genius, Patrick Lencioni explains that it’s a manager’s job to identify the team members’ types of intelligence and organize them to optimize performance. Here’s how to improve team performance and get the most out of the workday.

The Indescribable Effects of Psychedelics on the Brain

What are the effects of psychedelics on the brain? Why is it hard to describe the psychedelic state? According to How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan, the psychedelic state is incredibly difficult to describe because of how transcendent and hallucinatory it is. Further, there have been reports that individuals who’ve used psychedelics interpret and filter information differently than those who haven’t. Continue reading to learn more about what psychedelics do to the brain.

Why Lithium Is So Crucial (and How the US Is Falling Behind)

What, exactly, is lithium? Who’s in the race for lithium supply chain superiority? Who are the likely winners and losers? The US and other global powers are in a race to lock in lithium supply chains to meet growing electric vehicle needs. But the US faces a long road to becoming a player in the lithium supply chain game, and it’s likely to remain reliant on other countries for the mineral for the foreseeable future. Below we’ll take a look at the US lithium situation compared to other countries.

Are Men Getting Weaker? Stefan Aarnio Thinks So

Are men getting weaker? How has the widespread approval of feminism weakened masculine values? According to Hard Times Create Strong Men by Stefan Aarnio, something tragic is happening to Western men. Aarnio believes that Western men are growing weak and abandoning traditional values. Keep reading to learn if what Aarnio says is true.

Do Not Do What You Hate: Beyond Order Rule 5

Do you have qualms about anything? Do they stop you, or do you end up doing things you later regret? Everyone draws the line somewhere when it comes to things they don’t tolerate. Too often, people focus intolerance outward rather than inward. In Beyond Order, Jordan B. Peterson offers up this rule for life: Do not do what you hate. Continue reading to learn about Beyond Order Rule 5 and how it can save you pain and regret down the road.

Trauma Stewardship: Book Overview and Takeaways

What is the Trauma Stewardship book by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky about? What are the negative impacts of caring for trauma patients? In Trauma Stewardship, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky discusses the warning signs of secondary trauma that caregivers may experience. By replenishing your energy for healthy caregiving, you can cope with the trauma that you witness. Read below for an overview of Trauma Stewardship.

Barbara Oakley’s Mindshift: Book Overview & Takeaways

Are you contemplating a career change? Are you afraid that it might be too late? Whether you’re unhappy at work, interested in another field, or worried that your job is in danger of becoming obsolete, it’s never too late to make a career change. Barbara Oakley asserts that, whatever your age or occupation, you can have a mindshift. Keep reading for our Mindshift book overview.