Books
Find ideas on what to read next and read my essays on some notable works.
Reading and the Life of the Mind
“Reading well…is thus not only a good in itself… It also serves to keep our minds alive and growing.” – Adler
Two New Books That Celebrate Women and Science
Two new books released today that celebrate women and science, two subjects that are great on their own, but super fascinating when combined.
How My Reading Habits Change
How my reading habits change as a result of reading more slowly, aiming to gain understanding and wisdom instead of speed.
Wonder and Fear: Thinking Two Thoughts at Once
The art of thinking two thoughts at once. In the wonders of living, experiences that seemingly contradict each other can co-exist.
Excellence: Why It Matters
Not only excellence makes good business sense, it also enhances people’s experiences and fulfills our lives.
Before Learning: The Role of Awe in Life and Learning
What takes places before learning? There must be an initial inequality between the learner and the teacher. Here we explore the role of awe in life and learning.
Mortimer Adler: The Art of Reading
Mortimer Adler defines the art of reading in his classic work, How to Read a Book. A book that challenges our understanding deserves highly skilled reading.
Reading for Wisdom: Going Back to the Basics
Why I don’t have a book goal this year. Reading for wisdom requires a slow pace and deliberations. Also introducing How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler.
Best Reads of 2015: Part 2
This post is a continuation of the Best Reads of 2015 list. See Part 1 here. 6. Lelaki Harimau (Man Tiger) by Eka Kurniawan Eka Kurniawan is an Indonesian author whose two works, Man Tiger and Beauty is a Wound, have been recently translated and published in...
Best Reads of 2015: Part 1
2015 was (is) a good reading year. I was able to return to a decent pace (i.e., pre-wedding planning pace). These are the top 5 of my personal best reads of 2015. 1. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Just Mercy is a powerful account of Stevenson’s lifework in the...
Engineering With Soul: A Spiritual Dimension to Work
This article is the third of an essay series on engineering, titled Between Jerusalem and Athens. Read the first here and the second here. “I can’t just work with mice!” Billy told me after not seeing each other for 8 years. “I need people, human interaction.”...
From the EQuad to the World
From the Equad to the World is about the segmentation of knowledge and education. It’s an argument for multidisciplinary thinking.