Notes

The River of Doubt by Candice Millard tells the incredible true story of one of America's most celebrated ex-presidents' final grasp at the glory he once knew.

A story about a lone physicist's quest to define what freedom really is.

When used correctly, this book becomes an extremely useful framework for navigating everyday life, not as a weapon, but as armor.

Our well-being doesn't come from having fewer options to choose from, but from having the wisdom to know when to choose and when not to choose.

This is a story about the power struggle between personal freedom and social stability.

The intuitions come first, and logic comes second. The way to make a constructive debate is to speak to people's respective moral values first before diving into facts.

Individuality gets completely crushed when society prioritizes collective stability above all else.

Would we be comfortable living in a world where there are no conflicts, no inequality, no divorce, no unemployment, no injustice, and no personal choices?

Can we be who we 'want' to be, or only who we’re 'capable' of being?

If a society values comfort and stability over truth and individual satisfaction, it may appear peaceful on the surface—but that peace comes at a tremendous cost: the loss of humanity.

Let Truth Be the Prejudice by Ben Maddow tells the story of W. Eugene Smith, one of the most influential photojournalists in the 20th century.

This book introduces an attitude toward approaching life, even though, on the surface, it seems like just a writing guide.

Genghis Khan by Jack Weatherford tells the remarkable story of a troubled boy from a small Mongolian tribe who went on to build one of the most disciplined and fearsome armies in history.

There’s an old proverb: “Power doesn’t change people. It just shows who they always were.” : That’s exactly what The Catcher in the Rye does: It does not change your views on the world, but It gives you power — to see yourself, for yourself.

The book made me think about a question I keep coming back to: do we really have free will?

This is the story of how three Americans changed the course of the Cold War forever.

A clear, practical guide to mastering composition and framing in photography.

Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman tells the true story of a remarkable escape from one of the most infamous barriers ever built by humans.

An interesting true story about vengeance and survival.

Two men. One long forgotten truth. A dive into history that could cost everything

This is the best book I've read that perfectly expands the term 'just do it'

Once upon a time, at the eastern border of British Columbia, lies the home to some grubby little creatures. And here we are, 530 million years later, to greet them with awe because they are the "Oldest Ones", and they are trying to tell us something.

The Wolf by David Mech is packed with valuable insights and offers a fascinating window into the world of wolves. Even though the author himself wanted to stop its printing due to 'some' inconsistencies with current knowledge, it is still a worthwhile read.

This book brings me joy! It masterfully blends two of my favourite interests: optics and science fiction.

Thaler and Sunstein have tapped into a timeless idea that has been often overlooked: consumer choices are often irrational.

Ridley brings about the idea that human evolution has always been a function of 'Trade'

A rollercoaster of human life, a sad story but deeply moving.

This book helped me to rethink an idea that I've been battling for over a decade about how nations rise and fall.

Gifted (2017) follows Mary Adler—a math-whiz kid who’s just lost her family—as she gets caught in a custody battle between her uncle Frank and her grandmother.