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Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky – Noam Chomsky

In Understanding Power: The Indispensable ChomskyNoam Chomsky explains political motives and modern history in a straightforward manner, showing the truth behind the decisions of governments.  These are the facts and details never heard on public news stations and newspapers. I would definitely suggest reading this collection of talks by Chomsky.

The Hero with a Thousand Faces – Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell does a great job explaining the origins of myths and religious belief. Even influencing the story of Star Wars, The Hero with a Thousand Faces provides profound insight into human consciousness and culture. 


I have included some links to several videos related to Joseph Campbell:

The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe without Design – Richard Dawkins

As a sequel  to The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker explains why intelligent design could not be a viable theory for the existence of life and consciousness. My short description of Richard Dawkins‘ book does not do the book justice. Also, watch the YouTube documentary.

The Selfish Gene – Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins‘ widely read book, The Selfish Gene, brought forth new ideas in genetics and evolution in 1976. The concept of meme and its implications are fascinating. I first heard about these ideas while reading James Gleick’s book, The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood.

The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics – Marcus du Sautoy

A friend recommended that I read The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics. This book, by Marcus du Sautoy, provides a well written account of the endeavor to solve the Riemann Hypothesis. Here is a brief YouTube explanation of the hypothesis. Don’t forget to help find more primes at PrimeGrid, a BOINC project.

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