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Deep Future by Pablos Holman Creating Technology That Matters

What's it about? Deep Future (2025) argues that the tech industry has focused too narrowly on software and digital disruption while neglecting the fundamental physical industries that sustain human life: energy, manufacturing, food, and infrastructure. If we think bigger, we can enter an era of "Deep Tech," where advanced technologies will finally tackle these massive, previously ignored challenges that affect everyone on Earth. Silicon Valley has gotten really good at putting computers in our pockets and optimizing ad clicks. But while tech bros have been busy disrupting taxi companies, the really big challenges have gone untouched. Think about it: energy, water, food production and manufacturing are the foundations of human civilization. Yet in the 21st century these areas have seen marginal improvements, even as computing power has doubled every two years like clockwork. This is not for lack of scientific know-how. Breakthrough scientific discoveries have the poten...

Impasseby Roy ScrantonClimate Change and the Limits of Progress

There’s no denying it: climate change is real. Global temperatures are on track to hit 4°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 – possibly even as early as the 2060s. This means current human civilization is impossible to sustain. Yet instead of unified action, politics is growing increasingly divisive, and we're burning more fossil fuels than ever.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by this depressing reality, this lesson is for you. Instead of false optimism, it offers something radically different: a way to act ethically and purposefully even when facing probable civilizational collapse.  You'll discover why our faith in progress blinds us to reality, why climate change is too complex for us to solve, and why embracing uncertainty can actually free you from dangerous illusions about technological salvation. Let’s dive in.  Humans like to believe that progress is inevitable. We think that with enough effort, innovation, and good intentions, we can solve any problem. But when...

I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne The classic autobiography from Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal music icon and frontman of Black Sabbath

What's it about? I Am Ozzy (2009) is the story of how a working-class kid from Aston ended up redefining rock music – and lived to talk about it. It charts a life of chaos, excess, and dark humour, from factory floors and prison cells to fame, infamy, and near-death experiences. It’s raw, unfiltered, and delivered with all the madness and mischief that became Ozzy’s trademark. Born John Michael Osbourne in working-class Birmingham, Ozzy rose from factory floors and petty crime to cofound Black Sabbath – the band that defined the sound and rebellious spirit of heavy metal. His life was even wilder than his music. The self-proclaimed “Prince of Darkness” bit the head off a bat onstage, was banned from cities, and took more drugs than most people would think physically possible. When Ozzy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, actor and rock devotee Jack Black called him “a madman, a genius, a revolutionary.” He wasn’t exaggerating. In this lesson, you’ll get ...

You Already Know by Laura Huang The Science of Mastering Your Intuition

What's it about? You Already Know (2025) explores how intuition arises from the natural synthesis of external data and accumulated experience, emerging as a “Eureka” moment, your “Spidey Sense,” or a “Jolt” that reshapes perspective and prompts action. It then provides a science-based, practical model – complete with exercises – for honing, refining, and mastering that intuition to support better decision-making. You’ve probably felt that moment when something just “clicked” or something else felt decidedly “off” before you could explain why. That’s your intuition speaking – a quiet wisdom shaped by everything you’ve seen, felt, and experienced. Too often, though, we ignore those gentle nudges or talk ourselves out of them, assuming the “right” answer can only come from hard logic, rules, or expertise. In reality, the instincts you already carry are far more powerful than you think – if you’re willing to hone, refine, and master them. Cultivating your intuition isn’t about foll...

Cyber Citizens by Heidi Boghosian Saving Democracy with Digital Literacy

What's it about? Cyber Citizens (2025) explores how our digital lives fundamentally impact democracy. It discusses the importance of becoming smarter digital citizens as surveillance, misinformation, and AI-generated content reshape our information landscape – and reveals practical strategies for staying informed while protecting your privacy. Every day, you surrender personal data to tech giants and government agencies online. In return, you’re bombarded with targeted ads, click bait, and dangerous misinformation. The truth has become almost impossible to navigate. But what if there were a better way? This lesson reveals how digital interconnectedness threatens democracy – and what you can do to save it. On top of practical tools for digital self-defense, you’ll discover why the internet is ripe with political extremism, why surveillance capitalism has gone unchecked for so long, and how new privacy laws are challenging the status quo. Whether you’re a concerned parent, fru...

Wealthy and Well-Known by Rory Vaden Build Your Personal Brand and Turn Your Reputation into Revenue

What's it about? Wealthy and Well-Known (2025) reveals how you can transform your unique expertise into a powerful personal brand that generates both influence and revenue. This actionable guide combines personal insights with data-driven strategies to help you align your personal values with a profitable business model. Are you tired of having brilliant ideas that aren’t getting noticed? You’re not alone. Many future Hall of Fame speakers and best-selling authors have spent decades feeling lost and overlooked despite their expertise – including Rory and AJ Vaden. This lesson reveals the hard-won strategies that helped them build eight-figure businesses while supporting clients in becoming New York Times best sellers, viral speakers, and top-ranked podcasters. You’ll discover how to break free from default living and intentionally craft the legacy you want to leave. Whether you’re an expert, entrepreneur, or executive, these proven methods will help you expand your influence, ...

Biohacking Leadership by Scott Hutcheson Leveraging the Biology of Behavior to Maximize Your Impact

What's it about? Biohacking Leadership (2025) explores how neuroscience, biomechanics, and biology can be applied to enhance leadership effectiveness. It presents the concept of leadership biodynamics, using measurable biometric signals to explore the three channels of warmth, competence, and gravitas. Drawing on research and examples from nature, it offers strategies to improve communication, emotional regulation, and influence. The way you lead is shaped as much by biology as by strategy. From the way your presence affects the stress levels of those around you to how your words activate neural pathways linked to trust, collaboration, and action, leadership is a living, physical process. Science shows that people don’t just respond to what you say or do – they respond to the signals your body sends, the structures you build, and the emotional patterns you create. This means leadership effectiveness isn’t fixed; it can be trained, refined, and adapted using the same systems your b...