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Priceless
Priceless (2010) explores the psychological reasons behind the value and price we give to things. Through numerous experiments and case stu…
Buddha’s Brain
Buddha’s Brain is a practical guide to attaining more happiness, love and wisdom in life. It aims to empower readers by providing them with…
The Smartest Guys in the Room
The Smartest Guys in the Room (2003) tells the remarkable tale of energy trader Enron – once a poster child for market innovation on Wall S…
Portfolios of the Poor
Portfolios of the Poor (2009) details the creative financial strategies that the world’s poorest people use to get by. These blinks explain…
The Evolution of Money
The Evolution of Money (2016) offers an insightful look at the history of currency in civilized society, from shells and coins to the digit…
The Emperor of All Maladies
The Emperor of All Maladies is an informative look at the deadly disease that has affected millions. Cancer is one of the greatest challeng…
Living the 80/20 Way
Living the 80/20 Way shows you how to apply the 80/20 principle, an economic concept which states that the vast majority of results come fr…
The Information
The Information takes us on a journey from primordial soup to the internet to reveal how information has changed the face of human history …
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011) – a recapitulation of the decades of research that led to his winning the Nobel Prize – ex…
How to Be Alone
Today’s socially focused culture leaves us very little time to ourselves and unprepared for times when we may actually need to be alone. Ho…
Good to Great
Good to Great (2001) presents the findings of a five-year study by the author and his research team. The team identified public companies t…
Prosperity without Growth
Prosperity Without Growth argues that our present model of economic growth is not sustainable: it strains the resources of our planet to a …
The Death of Money
Death of Money examines the current global monetary system, centered around the dollar. If current policies continue, a total collapse is i…
The Power of Myth
The Power of Myth (1988) clarifies the origins, evolution and meaning of myths. By comparing stories from different cultures, myth-master J…
Happier
Happier (2008) is a guide to living a more meaningful and pleasurable existence. These blinks will challenge you to identify what matters m…