The Infinite Curiosity

"Knowledge is power, but it is power for evil as much as for good. It follows that, unless men increase in wisdom as much as in knowledge, increase of knowledge will be increase of sorrow"  These are the words of Bertrand Russell. A British polymath, logician, mathematician, antiwar activist, philosopher, and an author. He has been called "the father of logic" by many and there's no doubt that he is. I'm taking you to one of his most famous works; the impact of science on society. About the book:  The book consists of lectures delivered by him on many occasions. Almost all of these lectures were delivered after world war 2. The idea of this book revolves around both positive and negative impacts that science created on society. Also, what can still happen in future. How can mankind use science to move towards prosperity or deterioration. It gives a clear insight on scientific democracy and dictatorship. Russell's philosophy involves rationality and truth...

through the course of our lives, we all let our dreams be manipulated one way or another. this book revolves around the people who cross great lengths to chase their dreams. in the preface, Author quotes that;                   "This is not a thriller, but a stark portrait of where we are now" In the beginning, I disagreed with the author's idea of not calling it a thriller but as I reached the end my mind was changed. Paulo is famous for his spiritual insights on every aspect he writes about and in this book, we will see an extreme face of manipulation and fame lust. Though the story is about superclass, characters are insanely relatable. Going through the dirt of society, you'll get to confront your own demons too. And if I take the liberty to Quote Sith Lord,                                                 "Welc...

Have you seen The Shawshank redemption? Because if you have, congratulations!!!    You already know how important “hope” is for us humans (and if you haven’t you still know it I was just trying to be dramatic) but wait... What if the hope as we know it was an illusion all along? What if the thing we were holding on to was destroying us as a civilization? And that’s where our boy Mark comes in with his distinct ideas wrapped up in the book called “Everything is f*cked” Spoiler alert; everything actually is fucked. About the book: First of all, Mark knows how to give catchy titles (give this man a medal). Then there is his conversational writing style. I mean you read his stuff and you feel like he is talking to you and in the simplest possible way. To enchant the reader further, he’ll start with a legend or a story, and before you know it, you understand his point. Now, the whole idea of this book is focused on “Hope.”. It starts with the concept of an imbalance between emotion...

Now, who isn’t familiar with Paulo? (But if you are not, he’s the Brazilian guy who wrote the alchemist). If you are a reader looking for some fun stuff to read I’ve got you covered and if you are a non-reader looking to develop your taste, these books are a perfect start for you too. So, let’s get started. 5: The Spy by Paulo Coelho:  This is a book about a Dancer called “Mata Hari” who was accused of being a spy for Germany during World War 1. The story has been told by many authors but God! The way Paulo tells it you would fall in love with him. His words will connect you to the characters and you will feel every emotion he created. He is famous for observing life in a spiritual manner and in this book; he took the story to the place where a reader’s spirit actually connects with the main character. From Mata Hari’s struggle as a dancer to the false accusations and eventual execution (it’s not a spoiler, trust me) your interest will remain inta...

If you are someone who has touched the rock bottom, reached the end of the tunnel and there is no light like the motivational quotes stated? Stay with me, because I’m going to give you the elixir you need to get back up. Sound crazy right? But give me 3 minutes of your precious time and then download this masterpiece. “THE Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k”  About the book This book by Mark Manson was originally published on September 13, 2016 (thanks to Wikipedia). You know when writers make both reality and life advice sound too boring? Not this guy. With every word, he is going to give you a giant sarcastic hug. At least that’s what I felt. Now, you are at the end of the tunnel and all you need is a fresh perspective and that’s what this book is going to give you. It is about learning to live with problems you love instead of a utopia of problem-free life. Unlike its title, it will show you how to give a fuck about things that you consider most important. It is not going to take y...