Aruna Kumarasiri


How to Choose the Right Nonfiction Books to Read?

July 3, 2026

A practical guide on how to choose the right nonfiction books to read and avoid shallow takeaways.

Personality by Daniel Nettle

July 1, 2026

Our personality traits do not define us. It's what we do with them that defines us.

Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches by Marvin Harris

June 21, 2026

Human life is not merely random or capricious as we might think.

How to Find Your Strengths: Stop Looking for a Job and Start Looking for Evidence

June 20, 2026

Here's how to find your strengths using evidence from psychology: interest, ability, feedback, practice, and fit, instead of relying on vague self-reflection.

Think Again by Adam Grant

June 15, 2026

“What evidence would cause you to change your mind?” is the kind of question that leads to a more balanced perspective.

Should I Do a PhD? 4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Doing a PhD

June 14, 2026

Should I do a PhD? It seems like a rather simple question to ask yourself, but if you dive into it, you'll find that it's a lot more complicated than you anticipated.

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

June 7, 2026

Station Eleven is a dystopian novel in which humanity has fallen victim to a deadly virus. Ironically, the novel was published just before the covid pandemic struck the globe.

How to Take Notes in College: 7 Practical Strategies to Study Better

June 6, 2026

How to take notes in college with practical strategies that help you understand lectures, revise faster, and prepare for exams with confidence.

Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke

May 31, 2026

Good decisions and good outcomes are not the same thing.

48 Laws of Power: Notes, Quotes, and Practical Lessons for Everyday Life

May 30, 2026

A complete guide to the 48 Laws of Power, with notes, favorite quotes, and practical lessons from every law.