This is a summary of the book “Clean” — By James Hamblin. This book explains why overwashing is harmful. It damages our largest organ: the skin. Key Insights in this book: We wash ourselves excessively because of contemporary notions of “cleanliness.” Throughout human history, the justifications for washing ourselves have varied. Advertising was utilised by…

This is a summary of the book “Making Sense” — By Sam Harris. This book consists of conversations about some of life’s biggest questions: the nature of consciousness, the progression of tyranny, the history of racism, the mysteries of the universe, and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Key Insights…

This is a summary of the book “Survival of the Friendliest” — By Brian Hare, Vanessa Wood. This book presents a scientific look at the origins of human sociability. Key Insights in this book: To facilitate cooperation, humans have developed specific cognitive abilities. A genetic characteristic associated with improved communication skills is friendliness. All the…

This is a summary of the book “Killing the Killers” — By Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard. This book takes you deep into the global war on terror. Key Insights in this book: Soleimani becomes more well-known. Tikrit was taken by Iranian forces, dealing ISIS a serious strategic and symbolic setback. Although Soleimani is discussed…

This is a summary of the book “How to Think More Effectively” — By The School of Life. This book is a simple guide to improving the way you think. Key Insights in this book: Spend more time analysing your beliefs, principles, and objectives. Recognize that thoughts often emerge in spurts. Keeping your mind off…

This is a summary of the book “The Serendipity Mindset” — By Christian Busch. This book offers a practical guide to welcoming more positive and fortuitous outcomes in your life. Key Insights in this book: There are various types of serendipity, but they’re all distinct from “blind” random chance because they include making “smart luck.” …

This is a summary of the book “Working Backwards” — By Colin Bryar. This book tells the story of how Amazon changed the way people live. Key Insights in this book: The success of Amazon is built on its leadership ideals. Amazon has eliminated confirmation bias and hurry from its hiring process. When it comes…

This is a summary of the book “High-Impact Tools for Teams” — By Stefano Mastrogiacomo and Alexander Osterwalder. This book offers flexible tools for project planning, assessment, and creating an empowering environment for your team members. Key Insights in this book: There are a variety of reasons why teams perform poorly. The Team Alignment Map…

This is a summary of the book “Disability Visibility” — By Alice Wong. This book is a compilation of original essays by people with disabilities. There are too few stories about what it’s like to be a disabled person navigating environments designed for the nondisabled. Key Concepts in this book: The tales of disabled individuals…