Is It Possible to Change Your Entire Personality?

In 'The Luck Factor,' Richard Wiseman presents the results of his extensive research on why some people are consistently lucky while others are not. The book is based on interviews and experiments involving over 1,000 people who self-identify as lucky or unlucky. Wiseman identifies four key principles that distinguish lucky people: they are skilled at creating and noticing chance opportunities, make decisions based on intuition, have positive expectations about the future, and adopt a resilient attitude that transforms bad luck into good. The book provides practical tips and scientific evidence to support the idea that luck is not random but can be influenced by one's behavior and mindset.

Joseph Henrich's "Weird" explores the cultural origins of Western individualism and its impact on human behavior and societal development. The book examines the unique cultural traits of Western societies, such as individualism, universalism, and trust in strangers, and how these traits have shaped their economic and political systems. Henrich argues that these cultural traits are not universal but rather are specific to certain societies, particularly those in the West. He explores the historical and evolutionary factors that have contributed to the development of these traits, highlighting the role of cultural transmission and learning. The book examines the implications of these cultural traits for understanding human behavior and societal development, suggesting that they have had a profound impact on the world. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural diversity of human societies and the importance of understanding cultural context in shaping human behavior. Henrich's work has been influential in the field of cultural evolution, contributing to our understanding of the complex interplay between biology and culture.

In 'The Inevitable,' Kevin Kelly outlines twelve technological forces that will significantly impact how we work, learn, and communicate over the next thirty years. These forces include becoming, cognifying, flowing, screening, accessing, sharing, filtering, remixing, interacting, tracking, questioning, and beginning. Kelly argues that understanding and embracing these forces will help individuals and businesses navigate the coming changes effectively. The book is praised for its optimistic and insightful view of the future, although some critics note that it lacks a detailed discussion of the potential downsides of these technological advancements.