I finished another great book on my reading list. Pandora’s Seed: The Unforeseen Cost of Civilization by Spencer Wells is about the effects of civilization. It wasn’t too heavy in the science. The writing was very conversational and the topics were quite varied. Although some of the reviewers didn’t like that, I did. By not [...]
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Primal Body – Primal Mind
This paleolithic nutrition book was high on my list to read for a while. Primal Body-Primal Mind: Empower Your Total Health The Way Evolution Intended (…And Didn’t) by Nora Teresa Gedgaudas is another great book on nutrition. As I continue reading more about this topic, I find that I’m being exposed to less new information. [...]
Influencer – The Power To Change Anything
I was interested in learning more about influence. This title jumped out at me. Influencer : The Power to Change Anything by Kerry Patterson and 4 other authors is full of stories on how groups and organizations can influence change. They break down their strategies into six sources of influence. Make the Undesirable Desirable – [...]
Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar and Survival
In a recent podcast, paleo proponent Robb Wolf rattled off a list of books he recommended. This was mentioned. Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival by T. S. Wiley is an amazing book right up until the end. Readers of this site already know that I am convinced of the evolutionary fitness and nutrition argument. [...]
Blunder: Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions
A great quick read. Blunder: Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions by Zachary Shoreis is both a history and a psychology book. Chapters are broken down by cognition traps and a historical example. Great stuff. The conclusion of the book provides advice on avoiding blunders. …make a realistic effort to slow our rush to judgment [...]
