Aim at a Star - A 12 Rules for Life Lecture

Dangerous is a self-published book by Milo Yiannopoulos, released on July 4, 2017. It was initially set to be published by Threshold Editions, a division of Simon & Schuster, but the deal was canceled due to controversy surrounding Yiannopoulos's comments. The book is known for its provocative content, critiquing modern social and political issues from a conservative perspective.

In *The Emotional Brain*, Joseph LeDoux delves into the intricate world of emotions, explaining how they are deeply rooted in biology. He focuses on the amygdala's role in processing emotions, particularly fear, and discusses the dual-route theory of emotional processing. LeDoux also explores the relationship between emotions and memory, highlighting the amygdala's role in encoding emotional memories. The book provides insights into emotional disorders and the importance of integrating neuroscience and psychology to understand emotions.

Friedrich Nietzsche's "On the Genealogy of Morality" is a critical examination of morality's historical development. Nietzsche challenges traditional views of good and evil, arguing that they are not objective truths but rather power dynamics. He traces the origins of morality to resentment and the will to power, suggesting that morality is a tool used by the weak to control the strong. The work is divided into three essays, each exploring different aspects of morality's evolution. Nietzsche's analysis is complex and provocative, challenging readers to reconsider their own moral values and beliefs. His work continues to spark debate and inspire new interpretations.

The Gulag Archipelago is a three-volume series written by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, exploring the Soviet labour camp system through a mix of historical narrative, personal accounts, and literary investigation. The book traces the history of the Gulag from Vladimir Lenin's decrees to the era of Nikita Khrushchev, detailing the arrest, conviction, transport, and imprisonment of prisoners. It includes Solzhenitsyn's own experiences as a Gulag prisoner and accounts from other inmates, highlighting the brutal conditions, forced labor, and the psychological and physical suffering of the prisoners. The work is a testament to the human spirit's struggle against evil and serves as a comprehensive critique of the Soviet regime's use of terror against its population.

In this book, Carl Rogers presents his theory of psychotherapy, focusing on client-centered therapy. He argues that the therapeutic relationship is crucial for personal growth and healing. Rogers emphasizes the importance of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in the therapeutic process. The book explores how individuals can become fully functioning by accepting their feelings, thoughts, and emotions, and by living in the present moment. It also discusses the concept of 'becoming a person' as a continuous process of self-discovery and growth.

This book is an introduction to Carl Jung's work and ideas, particularly his theory of the unconscious and its role in human psychology. It emphasizes the importance of dreams and symbols in understanding the unconscious mind. The book is divided into five parts, each written by Jung or his closest associates, and includes chapters on approaching the unconscious, primitive myths, the process of individuation, symbolism in art, and symbols in individual analysis. Jung's concept of individuation, where the conscious and unconscious minds learn to live in harmony, is a central theme. The book is richly illustrated and provides insights into how symbols in dreams reflect and influence our lives.

J. J. Gibson's "The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception" revolutionized the field of perception. Gibson argued against the then-dominant view that perception involves constructing mental representations of the world. Instead, he proposed that perception is a direct process of picking up information from the environment. This information, he called 'affordances,' refers to the possibilities for action offered by objects and the environment. His work emphasized the importance of ecological context in shaping perception and action. Gibson's ideas have had a lasting impact on various fields, including psychology, robotics, and design.

In this book, Jordan B. Peterson offers twelve profound and practical rules for living a meaningful life. He argues that happiness is a fleeting and unpredictable goal, and instead, people should seek meaning as a defense against the suffering inherent in life. The book is divided into chapters, each representing one of the twelve rules, such as 'Stand up straight with your shoulders back,' 'Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping,' and 'Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient). ' Peterson draws on examples from his clinical practice, personal life, cutting-edge psychology, philosophy, and ancient myths to provide a guide for personal improvement and coping with adversity.

In 'Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief', Jordan Peterson synthesizes insights from neuropsychology, cognitive science, and Jungian approaches to mythology and narrative. The book examines why people from different cultures and eras have formulated myths and stories with similar structures, and how these myths reflect fundamental aspects of human cognition and morality. Peterson argues that the human mind categorizes the world into known and unknown territories, and that myths and religious stories represent the eternal struggle between order and chaos. He also discusses the role of heroic figures in bridging these two realms and the importance of confronting the unknown to achieve personal and societal growth. The book is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary work that aims to make the wisdom of myth accessible to the modern mind.

Demonic Males examines the evolutionary factors contributing to human male violence by studying the behaviors of chimpanzees and other great apes. The book contrasts the aggressive societies of chimpanzees with the more peaceful bonobos, highlighting the role of social structure and female dominance in reducing violence. It argues that while humans have a genetic predisposition to violence, societal structures and intelligence can mitigate these tendencies.

In 'Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human,' Richard Wrangham presents a revolutionary theory that cooking was the key factor in human evolution. He argues that the shift from raw to cooked foods led to significant physiological changes, including a smaller digestive tract and larger brain. Cooking also influenced social structures, such as pair bonding, marriage, and the sexual division of labor. The book draws on evidence from various disciplines, including anthropology, biology, and nutritional science, to support Wrangham's hypothesis that cooking was essential for the emergence of Homo erectus and the development of modern humans.