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In tough times—and there’s no doubt that 2020 qualifies as tough times—those of us who love to read turn to all kinds of different books. This year, sometimes I chose to go deeper on a difficult subject, like the injustices…
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Social psychology
Social psychology is the scientific study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Social psychologists typically explain human behavior as a result of the relationship between mental states and social…
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Key Insights from Social Psychology by David Myers
Introduction: David Myers’ Social Psychology is a foundational text in understanding how human behavior, thoughts, and feelings are influenced by social contexts. Now in its 13th edition, the book provides a comprehensive overview of key theories, research findings, and real-world…
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Stray Birds
1 STRAY birds of summer come to my window to sing and fly away. And yellow leaves of autumn, which have no songs, flutter and fall there with a sigh. 2 O TROUPE of little vagrants of the world, leave…
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Key Insights from Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Introduction: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is a groundbreaking exploration of the history of human beings, from the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa to the modern globalized world. First published in Hebrew in 2011,…