Modern Problems

The advanced capitalist democracies of the 21st century are the richest, freest, healthiest, best educated, and best governed societies in history. Why then does it seem like everything is falling apart? Economic stagnation is spreading, class divisions are deepening, birth rates are collapsing...

A brutally honest look at the fakeness that has infected modern society. Everyday interactions to social media, food to films, politics to people–they’re all fake as f*ck! Carl Vernon pulls no punches in this eye-opening exploration of why we've become so disconnected from authenticity.

Friedrich Hayek Explained: Spontaneous Order, Free Markets, Knowledge Problem, Price Signals, Individual Liberty, Rule of Law, and the Defense of a Free Society in the Modern World is a clear and engaging introduction to one of the most influential economic and political thinkers of the twentieth century. Designed for modern readers, this book breaks down Hayek’s most important ideas into accessible language while preserving the depth and significance of his work. Whether you are new to economics or looking to deepen your understanding of free market theory, this guide offers a ...

Richard Feynman Explained: Quantum Electrodynamics, Path Integrals, Feynman Diagrams, The Challenger Investigation, Curiosity, Scientific Thinking, Problem Solving, and the Joy of Understanding the Universe is a deep and accessible exploration of one of the most brilliant and unconventional minds in modern science. This book takes readers inside the world of Richard Feynman, revealing how his groundbreaking work reshaped physics while his unique way of thinking transformed how we approach learning, discovery, and problem solving. Whether you are new to physics or looking to deepen your ...

Millennia of human civilization. Thirteen mental models. One question: How can you be wrong less often? You’re living through the most information-rich moment in human history. At the same time, you’re being lied to more skillfully than any generation before you. None of that is going to change. What can change is how well you think. How to Be Wrong Less Often introduces thirteen mental models that are universally valuable. Time and again, these models have emerged globally whenever humanity has tried to think clearly in turbulent times. Drawing on stories from history and modern life, ...

From the internationally bestselling, Pulitzer Prize—winning author, a superbly crafted new work of fiction: eight stories that take us from Cambridge and Seattle to India and Thailand. In the stunning title story, Ruma, a young mother in a new city, is visited by her father, who carefully...

Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.

The Birth and Death of Meaning uses the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, sociology, and psychiatry to explain what makes people act the way they do. 

* Best Seller in Amazon Kindle Store (Ideologies) * REVIEWS "This is one of the best books that I have read... I couldn't put my kindle down" "You'll realize you're not alone in thinking the world has gone crazy... and find yourself nodding in agreement." DESCRIPTION Our culture has adapted a quick-fix mentality that has undesirable side-effects. These days, we sweep problems under the rug instead of solving them, which results in them coming back – only worse. For all the convenience that modern technology brings into our lives, it fosters an attitude of instant gratification, which ...

If you constantly second-guess yourself, overanalyze small decisions, or feel mentally drained trying to solve problems, this audiobook offers a transformative shift. Designed for busy professionals and thinkers ready to level up their logic, this powerful 10-in-1 guide gives you the clarity and structure you’ve been missing. Through modern examples, proven tools, and timeless mental models, you’ll learn how to think critically under pressure, make confident decisions, and protect yourself from manipulation, bias, and misinformation. This isn’t about learning more—it’s about thinking better.

Maya's been able to get by in New York on her wits and a dead-end bookstore job for years, but when her husband leaves her and her favorite professor ends their affair, her barely-calibrated life descends into chaos, and she has to make some choices. Maya's struggle to be alone, to be a woman, and to be thoughtful and imperfect and alive in a world that doesn't really care what happens to her is rendered with dead-eyed clarity and unnerving charm. This book takes every tired trope about addiction and recovery, "likeable" characters, and redemption narratives and blows them to pieces.

Somewhere between 85 and 90 per cent of the things you're worried about are not going to happen. That's not a motivational poster. It's roughly what turns up when researchers ask people to write down their worries, follow them for a month, and check the outcomes. The overwhelming majority never occur — and of the small minority that do, most people rate the actual event as considerably easier to handle than they'd predicted. You are, statistically, an extremely unreliable forecaster of your own future, and you have been using that forecast to decide how to feel. Here's the frustrating ...

How can an evangelical view of Scripture be reconciled with modern biblical scholarship? In this book Peter Enns, an expert in biblical interpretation, addresses Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture. He then suggests a way forward, proposing an incarnational model of biblical inspiration that takes seriously both the divine and the human aspects of Scripture.

What if the Bible was never meant to be feared, argued over, or reduced to religious rules? What if it was always meant to be understood as wisdom - a clear explanation of how life works when it is lived in harmony with reality? The Wisdom We Overlooked reframes the Bible as a practical guide for everyday living. Rather than treating God’s law as imposed commands backed by punishment, this book explores Scripture as a description of life-giving principles that govern relationships, character, trust, and human flourishing. Read through the lens of Jesus’ life and teachings, the Bible ...

Behind every clear title is a story of skill, precision, and trust. In Title Secrets & Cures, veteran Senior Commercial Title Officer James K. Quigg pulls back the curtain on one of real estate’s most misunderstood professions — revealing the hidden challenges, modern technologies, and timeless principles that protect property ownership in America. Whether you’re a title examiner, escrow officer, underwriter, investor, or real estate attorney, this field guide equips you with the insight, strategies, and ethical grounding needed to navigate the complex world of title work with ...

ADHD diagnoses are exploding Do you know why? Worldwide, the disorder affects roughly 5-7% of kids under the age of 18. In the United States, that number is north of 11%. As the disorder continues to plague children at every level, the questions grow louder. What is causing this? Are the diagnoses too prevalent? Is there a significant upswing in misdiagnoses and dual diagnoses? Are modern societies over-medicating learning disabilities? And most importantly, with our incredible advances in neuropsychology and naturopathy, what are we going to do about it? Natural Treatment. Effective ...

Schrödinger’s Cat Explained: Quantum Superposition, Measurement, Wave Function Collapse, and the Paradoxes of Modern Physics cuts through the cartoon version of one of science’s most famous thought experiments. Schrödinger did not invent the cat to celebrate quantum strangeness. He proposed it to expose a problem. If the mathematics of quantum theory allows a radioactive atom to exist in a superposition of decayed and not decayed states, and if that atom is linked to a poison mechanism inside a sealed box, then the logic seems to extend to the cat as well. The result is not a joke or ...

How did people wake up on time before alarm clocks, preserve food without refrigerators or send urgent messages without telephones? Modern life is filled with conveniences so familiar that we barely notice them—until they stop working. But for most of human history, ordinary people still had to organise their days, predict the weather, protect their homes, treat illnesses, move money and keep food safe without the technology we now take for granted. How Did They Manage? explores thirty everyday problems and the ingenious, laborious and sometimes dangerous ways people solved them. Discover...

THE MODERN ALCHEMIST Turning Ordinary Life Into Something Extraordinary What if you stopped waiting for your life to magically change—and learned how to transform what you already have? You don't need a secret formula, a mountain of money, or a laboratory filled with mysterious potions. You already have the ingredients: your time, skills, experiences, ideas, mistakes, opportunities, and choices. The Modern Alchemist is a practical, funny, and motivating guide to turning ordinary circumstances into meaningful progress. Inside, you'll discover how to: Turn problems into lessons and ...

What if consciousness is not an accident? Modern science has explained the birth of stars, the formation of planets, and the evolution of life. Yet one mystery remains: why is any of it accompanied by experience at all? Why does the universe not only exist — but become aware? In God Is Not What You Think, Clayton Turnage offers a calm and thoughtful exploration of one of humanity’s deepest questions. Without rejecting science or relying on dogma, this book invites readers to reconsider the nature of consciousness, reality, and the meaning of the word “God.” Rather than imagining a ...