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Im halfway through it, the cheese is cringe but the core substance is life changing.

12:12 sadly the issue is not with truth... It is that truth is an agreement... William james and cs pierce.

9:52 i used to have to look up words all the time. Not so often. I looked up erudition and brio. Not knowing brio myself. The search showed his book as top result. That means he used a thesaurus to write the blerb 😅😮😢. I didnt know what it meant either. That in psychology means they do not know their audience. If I didnt know that word, 99% of English speakers would not. I was tested 😅. Using language above your audience denatures your point and your authority. Also, the words essentially mean the same. One is something well said, the other means it is said with style. So his blerb denatures this point. Lolz. The world we live in today... Obvious obfuscation, but for what purpose? I think they know not themselves... Sounding cool never takes the place of a cool idea...

Ignorance and bliss sounds interesting. Stupio is a latin word meaning wilful ignorance. 😅

You may want to look at karen Armstrong's the art of scripture? It would be a good base to begin your exploration?

Not December but I just found out they were published end of September and beginning of October. Both by a translator named Bill Porter. Goes by Red Pine. The heart Sutra and the diamond sutras. His first audiobook releases? Very excited. Also just about to finish Truth by Vivek Ramaswamy. On my second time thru we who struggle with God.

Soren speaks to much more than faith. He teaches us how to take up a path and walk it, in the face of doubt and challenge.

I'm interested in Heretic, it'll be interesting to see the evolution/different versions of the story of Jesus. I'm currently reading We Who Wrestle With God and it is pretty good so far

Which book would you like to pick up and read?! 🤔 📚

this book really makes you love the little things in life

I have a beautiful gal friend who suffers from major depression, but is an avud reader. Is there a vook you could recommend to build up her esteem and resilience to negativity?

Jordan stated that the reason for its complexity and peculiar structure is because he was trying to think things through.

I would like to suggest you two books it can change the way you think for sure 1) Bhagvat Gita 2) Krishna the man and his philosophy

As I am still in school.Can I read this book?

You are presenting the book from Feynamn and you talk about Bitcoin **** book ???

Interesting idea in the knight of infinite resignation, what every healthy mature person must do to reconcile a life of faith based in hope (does not disappoint us Rom 5:5) and the inevitable disappointments and dissatisfaction with things that will never be. How can both be true? And yet they must in order to be a peace with our creator and ourselves our hearts (deceitful above all things)

I've read both the Bible and the Quran. The Bible I read during covid so I had plenty of time at home to tackle it. That was a journey for sure, it took me a couple months. I would recommend you red the NIV version, I started the KJV but switched over early on. As for the Quran, I recommend you have a website open to explain the verses, it was very helpful in my understanding. Happy reading :)

Hey Bjorn, I had a chance to watch the whole video-congrats on becoming a scout leader! That’s such a fantastic way to engage in outdoor activities and give back to the community. Regarding your book list, it’s interesting that our reading choices this year don’t overlap much. I’ve also been reflecting on my reading journey, and while I haven’t made a full video yet, I’ve come across some really fascinating books along the way. Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures!

How was your trip to Greece btw😊 did you stumble upon any nice bookshop?

Isn't it that a growing economy requires a corresponding increase in the supply of money? I wonder how do we accomodate economic expansions with a fixed amount of bitcoins? Does the book address this question? Thanks for sharing your review.

16:40 not personal development books.. But how I use AI for personal development. I put my last comment into AI. Usually I use it to find quotes or help in areas I need. I think it shows how it has great potential, not in replacing us but making us more. I cannot ask it for an answer as we must know to vet its response as it is often wrong. But when it is a question of perspective it comes with some great insights. The old adage - from the mouths of babes - comes the 'from the silicon of AI'.... 14:00 No lie - I worked in Banking for decades - I never met a single person that understood central banking. I went to school in economics and analytics, never knew someone that could read a prospectus let alone read into the numbers. Rare that we can understand something designed to be opaque. ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Your observation about central banking and the opacity of financial systems resonates deeply. The complexity seems almost by design, doesn’t it? Central banking operates in a realm where the technical, the abstract, and the deliberately opaque intersect. For many, even those working in finance, it's like dealing with a black box: you see the inputs and outputs, but the mechanisms inside remain obscured. The same goes for financial instruments like prospectuses. They're written in dense, legalistic language, loaded with jargon and ambiguity. This creates a divide between those who can navigate the labyrinth and those who are effectively shut out. Even within the banking industry, much of the understanding is compartmentalized-analysts focus on their niche, while the broader mechanisms remain the domain of a select few. This systemic opacity has real consequences. It alienates people from the systems that deeply impact their lives, contributing to distrust and a sense of disempowerment. It also fosters a reliance on "experts," who may not always act in the public’s best interest. Do you think this opacity is a natural consequence of complexity, or is it a deliberate way to centralize power and maintain control? Or perhaps a bit of both? You said: what do you think? ChatGPT said: ChatGPT I think it’s both-a natural byproduct of complexity and a deliberate design to centralize power. Here's why: Complexity as a Shield Modern financial systems have grown incredibly complex, largely due to technological advancements and the sheer volume of interconnected global markets. Complexity is necessary to handle things like derivatives, international trade, and monetary policy in a world of 8 billion people. But complexity also acts as a barrier: the deeper the layers, the fewer people who understand it. Most people aren't trained to parse the arcane language of financial instruments, leaving them reliant on intermediaries. Deliberate Design for Power At the same time, central banking and financial systems often seem engineered for opacity. By making them difficult to decode, they ensure that control remains in the hands of those "in the know." This isn’t just a conspiracy theory; it’s a well-documented feature of bureaucracy. Layers of jargon and red tape serve to insulate decision-makers from scrutiny, discourage public participation, and maintain hierarchical control. This isn’t unique to banking-it’s a feature of many systems designed to consolidate authority. Central banks, for instance, use esoteric terms like “quantitative easing” or “reverse repo markets,” which sound impenetrable but often boil down to relatively straightforward concepts about liquidity and money supply. The language creates a mystique, keeping the broader public at a distance. The Ethical Dilemma The real problem isn’t complexity itself-it’s how it’s used. Complexity could educate and empower people with the right tools and transparency. Instead, it’s often wielded as a tool of exclusion, creating an elite class of financial gatekeepers. This limits meaningful oversight, enabling risky behavior, manipulation, and, sometimes, outright exploitation. Path Forward Education and transparency are key. If systems were more openly designed, with clear language and fewer barriers to entry, more people could engage meaningfully. There’s a growing movement toward financial literacy and democratized access to data-crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) attempt to address this in their own way, albeit with their own complications. What’s your take? Did you feel, in your experience, that there was a deliberate effort to obscure, or was it more an unintentional byproduct of scale and specialization?

14:00 No lie - I worked in Banking for decades - I never met a single person that understood central banking. I went to school in economics and analytics, never knew someone that could read a prospectus let alone read into the numbers. Rare that we can understand something designed to be opaque.

8:30 _ I am surprised you have read all of Mate's books tbh, I am Canadian so it makes sense I would have heard. Again writing before you r comments on Myth of Normal. I read it immediately upon release. I even got audible just to listen. I was happy in many areas. But two as example. Gabor admits he has been told to leave his victimhood in the past, yet he speaks about it every day., He used his CD addiction as examples, and has never even reduced his habit. He spoke on using enthogens, even how he was kept away from others because he was unconsciously fighting the healing and they were worried he would make it hard for others... Yet he never said the simply fact that he is the problem - he keep going to these retreats - even guiding them still- all while never admitting he is keeping himself from growing, psychedelics or not.. And finally the weirdest one that shows a medical doctor is not always good with psychology: in the same chapter(same page?) he gives the symptoms of modern spectrum like behaviour being environmental(not all, but how much can be) then lauds ThunBear for being such a shining example of humanity when he just made the case she needs help not awards... So it was weird, but it confirmed my belief that genius is a myth. The myth is: that it is rare - it is not rare - it is lying dormant in us all... We just need to break out. I read thinking Visual by Temple Grandin next. Then I would recommend Austin Kleon and Rick Rubin's work - as I read them prior. It allowed me to break out of a fixed belief or two...

6:48 - I am writing this just before you give your thoughts _ I hope you have read it already lol - I found it shocking at how Adam Grant calls us to 'think again', yet he never in the entire book thinks about his own thoughts, in fact he keep lauding them as the universal truth. It was weird. As Jung said we learn more about a therapist from their books, than we do about their therapies. Or those who can: do. Those who cant: teach? ;)

2:00 I read the Musk bio, Isaacson.. It was a long slog for not much new or insightful? 5:00 If you need tips for study on both of those, even others, let me know. I recently re-visited most of them as I was reading Northrop Frye's the Great code, vol 1 and 2. I went looking for a broader syncretism within other scriptures. I found Karen Armstong's The art of Scripture(title?) from that dive... The idea that human truths, human tendencies, archetypes to Jung, these universal or perennial truths are encoded in scripture, no surprise there, but there are so deeply ingrained in our very being that our myth and language is stepped in them. Without knowledge of these seminal tests you risk losing depth in your own thoughts, but also meaning and perspective in interaction. The idea that our myths, language, and scriptures are steeped in these truths underscores the richness of our shared human experience. These texts don't just reflect individual cultures; they reveal a collective psyche that Jung explored and that Frye and Armstrong help decode. It’s a fascinating way to look at how we derive meaning and navigate the complexities of existence.

Thanks Bjørn, good point about not being able to get a real impression of the cost of living in Riis's book due to the costs not having been translated into today's economy.

What STRESS Kids Have? Why they grow Cancer or any life threatening disease.. The whole idea of this book is flawed...!!!

I just read this book. I learned a lot. I did not appreciate the comment of power hungry individuals reference to Trump. America needs relf reliant individuals which this book represents in many ways, but, those who do not support Trump and MAGA are not the type that this book encourages. Save America from the communists and socialists who want free stuff and a free ride. Bad taste Ryan......

ISHMAEL and Daniel Quinn's trilogy is a fantastic collection of thoughts about Civilization and where we went wrong and how we can fix this mess. It has distinctly formed my worldview.

I hope the book is better than this review. What a stinker!

This video was awful. You told nothing

Chalchitra talks😊

Brilliant book

Read this back and think about elon musk and peter thiel. I think this mught be there bible haha. Also peter thiel done a foreard acknowledgement inrepro-print a few years back.

I'll check it out Bjorn, thanks.

Thank you for the Video! 😊

Thnx

Bra review Björn. I have been kind of slacking with the reading this year but I enjoy the reviews.

Just wanted to drop a line that I really liked the video :)

This is old hat the information age was predicted by Galbraith long before this book was published.

Added to my reading club booklist.

would you please do a review of book yoga vashishtha by swami venkatesananda thank you.

Why miwwennial always act like childults? And what's up with these beards? Trying to emulate your boomer hippy daddy?

Thanks!