Hey I'm Kyrin and I review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (i.e., not recent releases). Join me as I cover the basic details before diving into the themes, ideas and learnings we can take away from the fascinating realm of literature. Weekly live episode on Thurs 10am AEST (Wed/Thurs Midnight UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan every now and then.
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Achieving Greatness Through Moral Perfection | The Autobiography (Benjamin Franklin)
Greatness requires self-improvement and a whole lot of striving!'The Autobiography' by Benjamin Franklin are reflections on his life plus notable letters/publications he made. It roughly follows him from childhood to his business dealings in Philadelph...
What The Psychoanalysts Got Wrong! | The Denial Of Death (Ernest Becker)
Are you denying your anality?'The Denial Of Death' by Ernest Becker is a psychology theory that posits that civilisation and individuals behave in ways to obscure the knowledge of our mortality. This is done through transference to heroism,
Chaotic Data & Programming The World | Algorithms For Dummies (John Mueller & Luca Massaron)
Have you got the steps to wrangle that data?'Algorithms For Dummies' by John Mueller & Luca Massaron is a textbook on the subject of .... you guessed it, algorithms! It's designed to teach and inform with a mix of theoretical explanations,
The Modern Vs Classic Debate | February 2023 Recap
Do you prefer books written more recently or those that have (hopefully) aged gracefully with time?In February 2023 we reviewed 4 books on this channel. My favourites were the two books written in the last 15 years concerning modern topics of copyright...
The Philosophy Of VR & Simulations | Reality+ (David Chalmers)
Do you believe you're grounded in reality?'Reality+' by David Chalmers is an examination of what reality actually is. The central thesis is that virtual reality is genuine reality, which will have implications for how we interact with it.
Can You Change With Just The Little Things? | Atomic Habits (James Clear)
James Clear's "Atomic Habits" is a split atom of knowledge and humor. Clear writes with the precision of a scientist and the wit of a comedian, making this book a true pleasure to read. Whether you want to improve your health, get rich,
Are We Seeing An Encroachment Upon Creativity & Art? | Common As Air (Lewis Hyde)
Should these book reviews be viewed as a cultural commons?'Common As Air' by Lewis Hyde is an argument against the enclosure of ideas in the modern age and a call to return to how cultural commons were treated back in the early days of the United States.
Who Is The Real Self-Absorbed Phony? | The Catcher In The Rye (J.D. Salinger)
This is a classic that I just don't get?'The Catcher In The Rye' by J.D. Salinger is a fictional coming of age story about a rebellious teen in New York City. Holden Caulfield is expelled from an elite school and fills a couple of days with activities ...
It's My Fault I Read Substandard Books | January 2023 Recap
Sometimes you just need to read something to reconfirm that you don't like it.In January 2023 we reviewed 5 books on this channel. We had some Japanese self-help, a classic adventure novel, a Buddhist text that is hard to appreciate without all the bac...
What Kind Of Journey Excites You? | Around The World In 80 Days (Jules Verne)
Is there still adventure to be found in this world?'Around The World In 80 Days' by Jules Verne is an adventure novel of a gentleman trying to win a bet. Phileas Fogg along with his manservant Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world by train,