Truce believers: Rwanda and Congo’s fragile deal

Gina Perry's book, 'The Lost Boys: Inside Muzafer Sherif's Robbers Cave Experiment', delves into the history and implications of Sherif's study. It critiques the experiment's methodology and ethics, highlighting how Sherif's personal biases influenced the results. The book also explores the long-term effects on the boys who participated, many of whom were unaware they were part of a psychological study until decades later.

In 'The Game', Neil Strauss chronicles his transformation from an 'average frustrated chump' (AFC) to a successful pickup artist. The book recounts his experiences living among the seduction community, learning from gurus like Mystery, and adopting the pseudonym 'Style'. Strauss shares numerous seduction techniques, his encounters with celebrities, and the psychological and social dynamics involved in the pickup artist culture. The book also explores the author's eventual realization that these techniques, while effective in picking up women, were not conducive to forming meaningful relationships.