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From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our...

“One of the 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Last 25 Years”—Slate On New Year’s Day 2013, two-time Pulitzer Prize–winner Gene Weingarten asked three strangers to, literally, pluck a day, month, and year from a hat. That day—chosen completely at random—turned out to be Sunday...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In her acclaimed memoir, former Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris delivers “a life story that genuinely entrances” (Los Angeles Times) as she looks back on how she was shaped by the core truths that unite us. “An engaging read...

"Dan Jones has an enviable gift for telling a dramatic story while at the same time inviting us to consider serious topics like liberty and the seeds of representative government." —Antonia Fraser From the New York Times bestselling author of The Plantagenets, a lively, action-packed history...

El aclamado filósofo Michel Onfray nos presenta la historia de la evolución humana hasta lo posthumano desde el prisma del alma y cómo se ha visto transformada en esta nueva época digital. «La historia del alma es la historia de la idea que el hombre tiene de sí mismo frente a la muerte...

This is your Scott Bessent - News and Information podcast. Discover the latest updates and insights on Scott Bessent with the "Scott Bessent News and Info Tracker" podcast. Stay informed with regular episodes that cover breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert commentary on Scott Bessent’s ventures and influence in the financial world. Perfect for investors, industry enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the strategies and successes of this leading figure. Tune in to keep your knowledge current and gain a deeper understanding of the financial landscape with Scott Bessent as your focal ...

In What We Owe The Future, philosopher William MacAskill argues for longtermism, that idea that positively influencing the distant future is a key moral priority of our time. It’s not enough to reverse climate change or avert the next pandemic. We must ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed, counter the end of moral progress, and prepare for a planet where the smartest beings are digital, not human. If we set humanity’s course right, our grandchildren’s grandchildren will thrive, knowing we did everything to give them a world of justice, hope, and beauty.

What is nature? What is humanity's place in nature? And what is the relationship of society to the natural world? In an era of ecological breakdown, answering these questions has become of momentous importance for our everyday lives and for the future that we and other life-forms face. In the essays of The Philosophy of Social Ecology, Murray Bookchin confronts these questions head on, invoking the ideas of mutualism, self-organization, and unity in diversity, in the service of ever-expanding freedom.

Die Natur der Propaganda besteht nach dem großen Philosophen Jacqes Ellul in der Anpassung des Individuums an eine Gesellschaft, die darauf abzielt, das Individuum dienstbar und konform zu machen.

Combining historical and geopolitical analysis with an absorbing narrative, Kotkin draws upon extensive research, including memoirs by dozens of insiders and senior figures, to illuminate the factors that led to the demise of Communism and the USSR. The new edition puts the collapse in the context of the global economic and political changes from the 1970s to the present day. Kotkin creates a compelling profile of post-Soviet Russia.

Mit der Gründung der UNO gilt ein weltweites Kriegsverbot. Nur in zwei Ausnahmen sind kriegerische Maßnahmen zugelassen (Selbstverteidigung oder Mandat des UNO-Sicherheitsrats). Die Realität ist jedoch eine ganz andere. Dieses Buch beschreibt, wie in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart illegale Kriege geführt werden.

Psychopath. No sooner is the word out than images of murderers, suicide bombers and gangsters flash across our minds. But unlike their box-office counterparts, not all psychopaths are violent or even criminal. In fact they are fearless, confident, ruthless and focused - qualities tailor-made for success in twenty-first-century society. In this groundbreaking adventure into the world of psychopaths, renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals a shocking truth: psychopaths have something to teach us.

Edgar Morin pone a nuestra disposición su conocimiento de más de un siglo de vida para advertirnos sobre la emergencia climática y el futuro de la humanidad. «No sabemos lo que nos pasa y eso es precisamente lo que nos pasa», escribe José Ortega y Gasset. Las situaciones críticas que se...

The Prison Notebooks were a series of essays written by the Italian neo-Marxist Antonio Gramsci. Gramsci was imprisoned by the Italian Fascist regime in 1926, and the notebooks were written between 1929 and 1935, when Gramsci was released from prison on grounds of ill-health. He died in April...

Imagine conhecer a vida de um dos maiores escritores da língua portuguesa em apenas alguns minutos. José Saramago, o único autor de língua portuguesa a conquistar o Prêmio Nobel de Literatura, teve uma trajetória fascinante que vai muito além de seus romances célebres. Nesta biografia relâmpago, você descobrirá como um jovem de origem humilde de uma pequena aldeia portuguesa se tornou uma das vozes mais importantes da literatura mundial. Desde seus primeiros passos como jornalista até a criação de obras-primas como "Ensaio sobre a Cegueira" e "Memorial do Convento", exploramos os...

Host Ava Grey unearths court records, deathbed confessions, and decades of suppressed evidence to reveal the institutions that conspired to assassinate Malcolm X and cover it up. From wrongful convictions to FBI complicity, each episode exposes a different layer of one of America's most explosive unsolved cases. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

In a career spanning decades, Mitchell B. Reiss has been at the center of some of America's most sensitive diplomatic negotiations. He is internationally recognized for his negotiation efforts to forge peace in Northern Ireland and to stem the nuclear crisis in North Korea. In Negotiating with Evil, Reiss distills his experience to answer two questions more vital today than ever: Should we talk to terrorists?

Considered by many to be the authoritative biography on Andrew Jackson, Robert Remini's examination reviews in depth the political career and personal life of one of the country's most memorable leaders. It is the definitive summary of a man who in turn defined an era, captured in a form that would appeal to both novice students and learned history buffs.

Join us as we delve into the compelling thoughts of Lysander Spooner (1808 – 1887), a pioneering American individualist anarchist, entrepreneur, and political philosopher. In this episode, Spooner articulates his views on the governments intrusion into the private lives of citizens, challenging conventional beliefs about liberty and authority. Let Annise guide you through his profound insights and revolutionary ideas.

In Propaganda, Edward Bernays offers a groundbreaking exploration of how public opinion is shaped in modern society. First published in 1928, this influential work argues that the conscious and intelligent manipulation of the habits and opinions of the masses is a central feature of democratic life.