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Oct 31, 2024

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ANECDOTE

Wolfgangs neuer Lebenswandel

Wolfgang Schmidt hat mit dem Rauchen aufgehört und treibt jetzt Sport.
Er trinkt jetzt auch Oolong-Tee und geht zweimal die Woche ins Fitnessstudio.

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Friedenspreis für Applebaum

Anne Applebaum erhält den Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels.
Ihre Positionen zu Russland, dem Irakkrieg und anderen Konflikten sind umstritten.

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Applebaums politische Fehlentscheidungen

Applebaums Positionen waren oft auf dem falschen Ticket.
Sie unterstützte den Irakkrieg und die andauernde Präsenz in Afghanistan.

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My promised land

The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel

Ari Shavit

My Promised Land is a comprehensive and personal narrative history of Israel, written by Ari Shavit. The book combines family history, memoir, archival research, and interviews to provide a rich and nuanced account of Israel’s history from the late 19th century to the present. Shavit examines the complexities and contradictions of the Israeli condition, asking crucial questions about the origins, survival, and future of Israel. The book is praised for its balanced and empathetic portrayal of both Jewish and Palestinian experiences, although some critics have noted its controversial handling of certain historical events. It is a landmark work that brings to life epic history without being a conventional history book, deepening contemporary political understanding without being a one-sided polemic[2][4][5].

Verlust, ein Grundproblem der Moderne

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Andreas Reckwitz

Andreas Reckwitz' "Verlust, ein Grundproblem der Moderne" untersucht die tiefgreifenden Veränderungen der modernen Gesellschaft und die damit verbundenen Erfahrungen von Verlust. Das Buch analysiert, wie sich die zunehmende Unsicherheit und der Wandel auf die Identität und das Selbstverständnis der Menschen auswirken. Reckwitz beleuchtet die verschiedenen Formen des Verlusts, von materiellen Gütern bis hin zu sozialen Beziehungen und kulturellen Orientierungen. Er argumentiert, dass das Erleben von Verlust ein zentrales Merkmal der modernen Gesellschaft ist und weitreichende Folgen für das individuelle und gesellschaftliche Leben hat. Das Buch bietet eine umfassende soziologische Analyse der Verlustgesellschaft und regt zur Reflexion über die Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten der Gegenwart an.

The Parasitic Mind

How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense

\"Gad Saad\"

In 'The Parasitic Mind,' Dr. Gad Saad exposes the harmful effects of 'idea pathogens'—irrational and logically flawed ideas that are spreading through universities and enforced by the tyranny of political correctness. These ideas, Saad argues, are endangering fundamental freedoms such as freedom of thought and speech. The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to use critical thinking and courage to defend reason and intellectual freedom. Saad discusses various topics including university 'safe spaces,' gender ideology, postmodernism, and the decline of intellectual diversity in academia, all while advocating for the importance of questioning and challenging prevailing dogma[1][3][4].

The Population Bomb

Anne H. Ehrlich

Paul Ehrlich

Published in 1968, 'The Population Bomb' by Paul and Anne Ehrlich predicts catastrophic consequences, including mass starvation and environmental ruin, due to unchecked population growth. The book argues that immediate action is necessary to control population growth to prevent these dire outcomes. Although many of the Ehrlichs' predictions did not come to pass, the book significantly raised awareness about population and environmental issues and influenced public policy in the 1960s and 1970s. The authors emphasize the need for conscious regulation of human numbers and highlight the strain that growing populations place on the natural world[1][4][5].

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

Published in 1943, 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand tells the story of Howard Roark, a young and innovative architect who refuses to compromise his artistic vision despite the opposition from society. The novel explores themes of individualism, egoism, and the conflict between those who think for themselves (the 'first-handers') and those who follow the opinions of others (the 'second-handers'). It also delves into the lives of other characters such as Dominique Francon, Peter Keating, Ellsworth Toohey, and Gail Wynand, each representing different aspects of Rand's philosophical ideas. The book is a defense of egoism and individualism, presenting a radical rethinking of basic moral concepts and challenging conventional notions of selfishness and altruism[2][3][5].

Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand

Published in 1957, 'Atlas Shrugged' is Ayn Rand's magnum opus and her longest novel. The story is set in a dystopian United States where increasingly burdensome laws and regulations strangle innovation and productivity. The plot follows Dagny Taggart, a railroad executive, and Hank Rearden, a steel magnate, as they struggle against 'looters' who exploit their work. A mysterious figure named John Galt leads a strike of productive individuals, persuading them to abandon their companies and disappear. The novel culminates with Galt's three-hour radio speech explaining his philosophy of Objectivism, which emphasizes rational self-interest, individual rights, and the importance of the human mind. The book explores themes of capitalism, property rights, and the failures of governmental coercion, presenting a provocative vision of a society in collapse and the potential for a new capitalist society based on Galt's principles.