Marc Andreessen

Exploring the fascinating behavior of individuals in social movements with specific, unfulfilled prophecies, this study sheds light on the psychological and societal impacts of failed predictions. Based on theoretical work and a chance discovery, the book offers a compelling examination of how people react when their beliefs are challenged.

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The mind and society (1935)...

"Life, the Movie" by Neal Gabler delves into the pervasive influence of entertainment on society. Gabler examines how our obsession with celebrity, gossip, and scandal have turned everything from politics to religion into show business. This thought-provoking book explores the rise of entertainment and how it challenges high culture. With wit and concern, Gabler shows how this phenomenon impacts our personal lives and shapes our culture. A must-read for anyone interested in the power of media and its effects on society.

Explore the fundamental divide in human nature through this insightful book that analyzes the "constrained" and "unconstrained" visions. Thomas Sowell offers a compelling case for how these competing views have led to political controversies over the years, including contemporary debates about issues like social justice and welfare reform. This revised edition includes updates on sweeping political changes since its original publication in 1987.

This insightful book by Thomas Sowell offers a penetrating analysis of the problems caused by liberalism's misguided principles. The Vision of the Anointed is a thought-provoking critique that highlights the serious consequences of policymakers and intellectuals who promote flawed theories, resulting in social dysfunction in areas such as education, crime, and family breakdown. With evidence-based arguments, Sowell challenges the "politically correct" rhetoric of the anointed elites and exposes the fallacies of their self-righteous assumptions. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the failures of modern social policy.

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer -- the first and most famous of his books -- was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences.Completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today, The True Believer is a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one.

This outstanding historical account delves into the subject of the Spanish Civil War like no other. Written by Hugh Thomas, it offers new and compelling details about the atrocities committed against civilians by both sides of the conflict. With moving narrative and extensive analysis of the causes and consequences of the war, it brings to life the hopes, dreams and dogmas of a century that unraveled on the battlefield. This is a captivating and classic modern history masterpiece that will inspire anyone interested in the subject.

Join George Orwell on a journey documenting his experiences of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, where he transitioned from a reporter to a participant in the fight against Fascists. With an introduction by Lionel Trilling, this is a famous account of the war and Orwell's first-hand experiences.