Relearn Anything Fast: The Cure for Cognitive Deskilling

In this book, Andy Clark explores the theory that the brain is a powerful, dynamic prediction engine that mediates our experience of both body and world. He illustrates how reality is a complex synthesis of sensory information and expectation, and how this predictive process shapes all human experience, from mundane to sublime. Clark discusses the implications for mental health, society, and our understanding of conditions such as chronic pain and mental illness, suggesting new approaches to treatment. The book also delves into how perception is a form of controlled hallucination and how our minds are entangled with our environments and internal states.

In 'Indistractable', Nir Eyal delves into the root causes of distraction, arguing that it starts from within and is driven by the desire to escape discomfort. The book offers a four-step, research-backed model to help readers master internal triggers, manage time effectively, hack back external triggers, and prevent distractions with pacts. Eyal also discusses how distraction affects various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and parenting, and provides novel techniques to overcome these challenges and live a more focused life.

Harry Braverman's "Labor and Monopoly Capital" is a seminal work in labor history and critical management studies. The book meticulously details the historical shift in capitalist production, arguing that the deskilling of labor and increased managerial control are central to the logic of modern capitalism. Braverman analyzes how technology and management practices are used to extract maximum surplus value from workers, leading to alienation and dehumanization in the workplace. His analysis remains highly relevant in understanding contemporary labor issues and the ongoing struggle for worker empowerment. The book's impact on labor studies and critical theory is undeniable, shaping debates on work, technology, and power.