BICYCLES: Are They the Future of Transportation?

In 'Joyful', Ingrid Fetell Lee delves into how mundane spaces and objects influence our mood, drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology. She reveals how to cultivate joy by making small changes to our surroundings, challenging the conventional wisdom that happiness comes solely from within. The book encourages readers to find joy in the vibrancy of their environment.

Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle by Jody Rosen is a comprehensive exploration of the bicycle's past and its role in modern society. The book combines history, reportage, travelogue, and memoir to reveal the bicycle's influence on culture, politics, and personal experiences. Rosen delves into the bicycle's connection to colonialism, gentrification, and social movements, while also celebrating its sensual and spiritual pleasures.

In 'Beginners', Tom Vanderbilt delves into the world of lifelong learning, highlighting the benefits and transformative power of embracing new skills and knowledge throughout one's life. The book encourages readers to adopt a beginner's mindset, exploring how this approach can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.

In this book, Yancey Strickler argues that Western society is trapped by assumptions that prioritize self-interest and wealth. He suggests that these assumptions have led to environmental collapse, corruption, inequality, and widespread dissatisfaction. Strickler advocates for expanding the concept of value beyond financial gain to include values such as community, purpose, and sustainability. The book offers a vision for building a more generous, fair, and sustainable society and provides a framework called Bentoism for making these changes[2][4][5].