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Pomodoro Breaks
Hosted by Panigrahi Nirma · EN
Making a host of powerful literature in science, technology, humanities, business and management available with the help of advanced technology and generative AI tools.
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Abuse of data
2d ago00:30:35Tap to summarizeDigital optimism has vanished. Data is no longer just code; it is a battleground for power and identity. This handbook exposes the hidden machinery of our datafied world, from invisible ghost workers to the environmental toll of massive server farms. By investigating data violence and sovereignty, it reveals how information governs our bodies and our planet. Step inside the black box and explore the future through the essential and urgent lens of critical data studies.
Transcribe →How populist leaders work?
3d ago00:40:18Tap to summarizeThe world of diplomacy is being hijacked. From Trump’s threats to occupy Greenland to Duterte’s explosive insults, populist leaders are tearing up the traditional rulebook of international relations. Sandra Destradi and Johannes Plagemann explore this global shift, revealing how leaders bypass established experts to speak directly to the people. By examining radical shifts in India, Turkey, and beyond, this book uncovers the hidden logic behind the chaos, proving why populism is the most disruptive force.
Transcribe →New theory on personal identity
4d ago00:35:51Tap to summarizeIs your past truly gone, or is it still happening? Benjamin Andrae explores this haunting question in Nothing Lasts, but Nothing Ever Ends. Challenging the belief that only the present exists, he builds a bold case for the continued existence of everything that has ever been. By blending philosophy with music, literature, and personal stories, Andrae reveals how a living past anchors our identity, offers comfort against death, and defines our deep, shared moral purpose.
Transcribe →The foundation of metaphysics
5d ago00:42:01Tap to summarizeWhat is reality made of? Like fish unaware of the water they swim in, we often overlook the fundamental structures of our universe. Contemporary Metaphysics dives deep into these hidden depths, exploring everything from the nature of time and existence to the mystery of abstract objects and God. Using engaging stories and rigorous logic, this book bridges ancient wonder with modern precision, inviting you to question what is truly real in the abundance of being.
Transcribe →Our affective intelligence
1w ago00:45:19Tap to summarizeThink your political choices are purely rational? Think again. The Affect Effect dives into the primal undercurrents of the human mind to reveal how emotions like anxiety, anger, and hope actually dictate our political behavior. By merging cutting-edge neuroscience with political theory, this book shatters the myth of the cool-headed voter. Discover how your feelings serve as a sophisticated surveillance system, alerting you to threats and driving the very future of our modern global democracy.
Transcribe →How to embrace complexity
1w ago00:46:12Tap to summarizeForget everything you know about global control. Peter Katzensteins Entanglements in World Politics shatters outdated Newtonian views, propelling us into a post-Newtonian era defined by radical uncertainty. By exploring the hidden links between global finance, nuclear war, and the combined threats of climate change and AI, this book bridges science and the humanities. It is a compelling call for humility and pragmatism, proving that we must embrace entanglement to survive our increasingly complex age.
Transcribe →On politics and control
1w ago00:29:59Tap to summarizeIn The Rise and Fall of Rational Control, Harvey Mansfield reveals the hidden machinery of the modern world. Starting with Machiavelli’s daring plan to replace divine right with human power, this book traces the explosive journey of an idea: that reason can conquer nature and politics alike. From the birth of individual rights to the catastrophic arrival of nihilism, discover how eight legendary thinkers built our reality and how their greatest creation turned against us.
Transcribe →Can we delegate reading to AI?
2w ago00:37:43Tap to summarizeImagine a world where you never have to read again. Chatbots can summarize books, analyze reports, and even draft your emails. But what do we lose when we stop reading for ourselves? In Reader Bot, Naomi S. Baron explores the hidden half of the AI revolution. From eroding empathy to dulling critical thinking, offloading our literacy comes with a heavy price. This book is a vital guide to navigating our high-tech, dangerous Faustian bargain today.
Transcribe →Why Nations still fight?
2w ago00:40:40Tap to summarizeIn Why Nations Still Fight, Richard Ned Lebow shatters the illusion that war is rational. Drawing on data since 1945, he reveals a shocking truth: those who start wars almost always lose militarily and politically. Driven by arrogance and reckless miscalculation, great powers continue to resort to force, ignoring decades of failure. Lebow argues we need an irrationalist theory to explain why leaders keep making the same fatal mistakes despite the evidence.
Transcribe →The ideological brain
2w ago00:36:56Tap to summarizeCan your politics rewire your cells? In The Ideological Brain, Leor Zmigrod explores the radical science of how dogmas possess us, penetrating the deepest recesses of human biology. By merging neuroscience with philosophy, Zmigrod reveals why some brains are vulnerable to extremism while others remain resiliently flexible. From dopamine influence to split-second perceptions, discover how your convictions sculpt your brain and learn what it truly takes to protect your intellectual freedom and think for yourself.
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