Transform political observations into comedy that's genuinely funny even for audiences who disagree
Ben Elton on Blackadder, Mr Bean & Writing TV Classics — The Romesh Ranganathan Show · The Romesh Ranganathan Show
When uncertain, look left and right; what others do becomes the best evidence of what you should do.
Influence: Science and Practice · Robert B. Cialdini
Give first to obligate; the rule runs deeper than liking, culture, or rational self-interest.
Influence: Science and Practice · Robert B. Cialdini
Build platform-specific authority by listening first, then contributing value consistently
Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs · Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah
Humans are hardwired for community, not selfishness — bonus culture and despair drag us away from our natural mode.
The UK Is The Most Unequal High-Income Country In The World · Paul Collier
Design transport systems that work for human psychology by applying behavioral science to complement engineering and economic approaches
Transport for Humans: Are We Nearly There Yet? · Pete Dyson and Rory Sutherland
Understanding how evolved mating strategy differences create predictable patterns of conflict between the sexes
When Men Behave Badly · David M. Buss
Transform sensitivity and melancholy into your most powerful creative fuel
Susan Cain — How to Overcome Fear and Embrace Creativity | The Tim Ferriss Show · Susan Cain
Cultural Realm
Your Money Or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence: R... · Vicki Robin
Understanding how individual decisions affect others
The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life · Dixit, Avinash K.
Choosing to be real over being liked by letting go of who you think you're supposed to be and embracing who you are
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are · Brené Brown
Understand the power of generations
Robert Greene 2 Books Collection Set (The Laws of Human · Robert Greene
Master one of nine character types to become irresistibly magnetic
The Art Of Seduction (The Robert Greene Collection) · Robert Greene
Harness the power of what others do to shape better behavior
Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness · Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein
Not knowing the rules lets you rewrite them
Shoe Dog · Phil Knight
Build ethical culture through social instincts, sympathy, and community standards
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol I · Charles Darwin
Manners outweigh laws, and laws outweigh geography, in sustaining institutions
Democracy in America — Volume 1 · Alexis de Tocqueville
Build a group that rewards accuracy over ego protection
Thinking in Bets · Annie Duke
Understanding social hierarchies
Evolutionary Psychology The New Science of the Mind, · David M Buss
Punishing for the greater good
Evolutionary Psychology The New Science of the Mind, · David M Buss
Men's possessive mindset contributes to patriarchy
When Men Behave Badly The Hidden Roots of Sexual · David M Buss
Women's choices shape men's behavior
When Men Behave Badly The Hidden Roots of Sexual · David M Buss
Give to get
Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions · Shane Parrish
Saying the unsayable
The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura · Andrew Huberman
Understanding moral behavior and decision-making
Science & Health Benefits of Belief in God & Religion | Dr. David DeSteno · Andrew Huberman
Establishing and enforcing social norms
How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden · Andrew Huberman
Punishment as a form of currency
How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden · Andrew Huberman
Change norms, not laws
How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions | Dr. Jonathan Haidt · Andrew Huberman
Restore childhood in the real world
How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions | Dr. Jonathan Haidt · Andrew Huberman
Align habits with social norms
Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear · Andrew Huberman
Establishing norms for healthy behavior
How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys · Andrew Huberman
Cooperate Without Communicating
How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky · Naval Ravikant
Unleash Your Inner Nerd
Fierce Nerds · Paul Graham
Build self-reinforcing systems where the rules feel natural and inevitable
Sapiens · Yuval Noah Harari
Learn and use the specific vocabulary of any group to be instantly accepted as one of them
How to Talk to Anyone · Leil Lowndes
Unlock group generosity by making requests visible and help freely available
Give and Take · Adam Grant
Adapting your leadership mode to match existential threat level
The Hard Thing About Hard Things · Ben Horowitz
Behavioral economics reveals exploitable patterns that create value for everyone
Predictably Irrational · Dan Ariely
Mixing money into social relationships destroys motivation that money cannot buy back
Predictably Irrational · Dan Ariely
Schedule distraction breaks instead of focus breaks to rewire your brain for depth
Deep Work · Cal Newport
Blend in strategically while maintaining independent thought and action
The 48 Laws of Power · Robert Greene