{"id":2884,"date":"2022-04-15T07:41:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T07:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/?p=2884"},"modified":"2024-04-18T20:31:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T12:31:01","slug":"multidisciplinary-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books","title":{"rendered":"15 Must-Read Multidisciplinary Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Ever wondered what the must-read Multidisciplinary books are? Here is our take.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reading list below contains some of the best books for multidisciplinary students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These books offer multidisciplinary thinking to students and everyone else interested in understanding the world from a new perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list helps researchers tucked away in their daily grind develop their next breakthrough idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a layperson, this helps you become a well-read lifetime learner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the books we hope will help you in your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e112f72491b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e112f72491b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Best_Multidisciplinary_Books\" title=\"Best Multidisciplinary Books\">Best Multidisciplinary Books<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Learning_to_Eat_Soup_With_a_Knife_Counterinsurgency_Lessons_from_Malaya_and_Vietnam_by_John_Nagl\" title=\"Learning to Eat Soup With a Knife: Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam by John Nagl\">Learning to Eat Soup With a Knife: Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam by John Nagl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#The_Calculus_of_Consent_by_James_Buchanan\" title=\"The Calculus of Consent by James Buchanan\">The Calculus of Consent by James Buchanan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#A_Theory_of_Justice_by_John_Rawls\" title=\"A Theory of Justice by John Rawls\">A Theory of Justice by John Rawls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Start_With_Why_How_Great_Leaders_Inspire_Everyone_To_Take_Action_by_Simon_Sinek\" title=\"Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action by Simon Sinek&nbsp;\">Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action by Simon Sinek&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Super_Thinking_The_Big_Book_of_Mental_Models_by_Gabriel_Weinberg_and_Lauren_McCann\" title=\"Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann\">Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#The_Obstacle_Is_the_Way_The_Timeless_Art_of_Turning_Trials_into_Triumph_by_Ryan_Holiday\" title=\"The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday\">The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#The_Geometry_of_Wealth_by_Brian_Portnoy\" title=\"The Geometry of Wealth by Brian Portnoy\">The Geometry of Wealth by Brian Portnoy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Real_Artists_Dont_Starve_Timeless_Strategies_for_Thriving_in_the_New_Creative_Age_by_Jeff_Goins\" title=\"Real Artists Don&#8217;t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins\">Real Artists Don&#8217;t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#The_Inner_Game_of_Tennis_The_Classic_Guide_to_the_Mental_Side_of_Peak_Performance_by_Timothy_Galley\" title=\"The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by Timothy Galley\">The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by Timothy Galley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Individualism_and_Economic_Order_by_Friedrich_Hayek\" title=\"Individualism and Economic Order by Friedrich Hayek\">Individualism and Economic Order by Friedrich Hayek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#The_Three-Body_Problem_by_Cixin_Liu\" title=\"The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu\">The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Meditations_by_Marcus_Aurelius\" title=\"Meditations by Marcus Aurelius\">Meditations by Marcus Aurelius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Seeking_Wisdom_From_Darwin_to_Munger_by_Peter_Bevelin\" title=\"Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger by Peter Bevelin\">Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger by Peter Bevelin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#The_Great_Mental_Models_Volume_1_General_Thinking_Concepts_by_Shane_Parrish\" title=\"The Great Mental Models Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts by Shane Parrish\">The Great Mental Models Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts by Shane Parrish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Range_Why_Generalists_Triumph_in_a_Specialized_World_by_David_Epstein\" title=\"Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein\">Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/multidisciplinary-books\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Multidisciplinary_Books\"><\/span>Best Multidisciplinary Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Learning to Eat Soup With a Knife <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Learning-Eat-Soup-Knife-Counterinsurgency\/dp\/0226567702?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=a2a7f84a712a4e1f92bdc932f0f3c654&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Calculus of Consent <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Calculus-Consent-Collected-Works-Buchanan\/dp\/0865972184?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=87fcceed0354a2306cda8d5ae1ded1e5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>A Theory of Justice <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Theory-Justice-John-Rawls\/dp\/0674000781?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=fa6080e8239dc8535fa7fc8e071b5a0f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Start With Why <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone\/dp\/1591846447?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2971e5b8754f7770e0e061c9052019d2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Super Thinking <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Super-Thinking-Book-Mental-Models\/dp\/0525533583?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=f7ca532be13fbe3f4aece0d4a8579489&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Obstacle Is the Way <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph\/dp\/1591846358?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=674eec631e404ffaac7973250a2cd4a9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Geometry of Wealth <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Geometry-Wealth-Shape-Money-Meaning\/dp\/0857196715?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=9af92e1cbd42117b8c5d4587a6f9527c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Real Artists Don&#8217;t Starve <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Real-Artists-Dont-Starve-Strategies\/dp\/0718086260?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=7dc167cc1f5a1b91df6218abbf0f891d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Inner Game of Tennis <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Inner-Game-of-Tennis-audiobook\/dp\/B0012FK22S?crid=1Z0DAMB7CDBSO&amp;keywords=The+Inner+Game+of+Tennis&amp;qid=1649855180&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+inner+game+of+tennis%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C287&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=f8765646745b7740ff128664638e5b37&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Individualism and Economic Order <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Individualism-Economic-Order-F-Hayek\/dp\/0226320936?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=23d5119f151ab355bf78c60be1a4e0fc&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Three-Body Problem <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Three-Body-Problem-Cixin-Liu\/dp\/0765382032?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=d9aed494de6754e9138511dcbc2dbebd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Meditations <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Meditations-Thrift-Editions-Marcus-Aurelius\/dp\/048629823X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=7231d8b4d4e1912322d2a7e4aa29789a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Seeking Wisdom <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seeking-Wisdom-Darwin-Munger-3rd\/dp\/1578644283?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=7120a66ac9ca00348e46caf6366568c6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Great Mental Models Volume 1 <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Great-Mental-Models-Thinking-Concepts-ebook\/dp\/B07P79P8ST?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=92034ab73014d8daafb8f726846af86e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World\/dp\/0735214484?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=bcdaa6c057306fe001464bc8d3447b73&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learning_to_Eat_Soup_With_a_Knife_Counterinsurgency_Lessons_from_Malaya_and_Vietnam_by_John_Nagl\"><\/span>Learning to Eat Soup With a Knife: Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam by John Nagl<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-10.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-10-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Learning-Eat-Soup-Knife-Counterinsurgency\/dp\/0226567702?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=a2a7f84a712a4e1f92bdc932f0f3c654&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife<\/em><\/strong> is an excellent introduction to students interested in military, intelligence, and defense work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nagl provides a fascinating look into the world of military strategy and decision-making.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Nagl also examines why what works in business and sports doesn&#8217;t necessarily translate to military tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Don&#8217;t be afraid to use military history to evaluate strategy and learn how to apply it in your life and work.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The U.S. military must invest in education and training, creating soldiers who are better prepared to think critically and creatively under pressure rather than simply following orders.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Calculus_of_Consent_by_James_Buchanan\"><\/span>The Calculus of Consent by James Buchanan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-8.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-8-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Calculus-Consent-Collected-Works-Buchanan\/dp\/0865972184?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=87fcceed0354a2306cda8d5ae1ded1e5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book offers insights into the economic analysis of political constitutions and the democratic process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book begins with a high-level analysis of collective decision-making under conditions of unanimity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the authors deepen their analysis by introducing the concepts of majority voting and exploring its mapping to an underlying Pareto efficient outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This book uses a series of compelling examples to illustrate how politicians misuse public opinions.<\/li><li>Politicians often have incentives to make decisions that are actually bad for their constituents because it benefits them personally.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Theory_of_Justice_by_John_Rawls\"><\/span>A Theory of Justice by John Rawls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-8.jpg 331w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-8-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Theory-Justice-John-Rawls\/dp\/0674000781?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=fa6080e8239dc8535fa7fc8e071b5a0f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This edition addresses the major objections raised against his theory and features a new preface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>In A Theory of Justice<\/em><\/strong>, Rawls argues that the concepts of freedom and equality are not mutually exclusive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His theory combines traditional American rights with modern economic resources to create a society more equal than previous egalitarian theories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Each person has an equal right to basic liberties such as freedom of speech and religious practice.<\/li><li>People are free to pursue their own interests as long as they do not interfere with the freedoms or opportunities of others. You should think of the bigger picture before engaging in anything.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_With_Why_How_Great_Leaders_Inspire_Everyone_To_Take_Action_by_Simon_Sinek\"><\/span>Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action by Simon Sinek&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-9.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-9-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone\/dp\/1591846447?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2971e5b8754f7770e0e061c9052019d2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Start With Why<\/em><\/strong> seeks to answer the age-old question of How? by defining one&#8217;s &#8220;Why?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing this, Simon Sinek suggests you focus on why you want to do something instead of just what you want to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Start With Why<\/em><\/strong> emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in your work and practicing empathy to understand others&#8217; motivations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book will offer you the core concepts that will transform your business strategy, personal leadership style, or even change a group&#8217;s culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>We are wired to understand and respond to why things happen as human beings. Sinek calls this our \u201cbiological imperative,\u201d and says it&#8217;s a critical part of survival.<\/li><li>Other people don&#8217;t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Super_Thinking_The_Big_Book_of_Mental_Models_by_Gabriel_Weinberg_and_Lauren_McCann\"><\/span>Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-7.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-7-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Super-Thinking-Book-Mental-Models\/dp\/0525533583?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=f7ca532be13fbe3f4aece0d4a8579489&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models<\/em><\/strong> is the essential guide to bringing intellectual firepower to bear on your most complex challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a leader, entrepreneur, or innovator who needs to solve problems and make smarter decisions, this book is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book reveals the key mental models you need to be an effective decision-maker in any complex situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Super Thinking<\/em><\/strong> teaches readers how to think more effectively by harnessing the most powerful thinking tools that currently exist.<\/li><li>We tend to focus on the big decisions, but there are many small decisions that make a big impact. You should be aware of these and create guiding principles for them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Obstacle_Is_the_Way_The_Timeless_Art_of_Turning_Trials_into_Triumph_by_Ryan_Holiday\"><\/span>The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-7.jpg 354w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-7-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph\/dp\/1591846358?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=674eec631e404ffaac7973250a2cd4a9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Obstacle is the Way<\/em><\/strong> is a book that offers more information on how to face and overcome challenges in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I must have read and re-read 3 times of this book whenever I feel stressed about a difficult situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book explores how to discover the strength within yourself to become a better version of yourself by taking on hard obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Obstacle Is the Way<\/em><\/strong> draws on timeless stoic principles to show you how to live a better life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Life is not about winning or losing, but about perseverance and self-control.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This book outlines the relationship between what is in your control and what is not.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The author uses real-life anecdotes that will inspire you to keep going when things get tough.<\/li><li><strong><em>The Obstacle Is the Way<\/em><\/strong> shows you how to start living with purpose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Geometry_of_Wealth_by_Brian_Portnoy\"><\/span>The Geometry of Wealth by Brian Portnoy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-9.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-9-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Geometry-Wealth-Shape-Money-Meaning\/dp\/0857196715?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=9af92e1cbd42117b8c5d4587a6f9527c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book contains essential tools and concepts in economics, accounting, and finance that you may need to achieve maximum success in your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With witty anecdotes, concrete examples, and \u201cmath-lite\u201d explanations, Brian Portnoy demystifies the world of investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>The Geometry of Wealth<\/em><\/strong> guides you to making smart investment choices that will result in more money on your way to financial success.<\/li><li>Brian offers a valuable insight that will help you make sense of today\u2019s market reality and its potential impact on your business.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Artists_Dont_Starve_Timeless_Strategies_for_Thriving_in_the_New_Creative_Age_by_Jeff_Goins\"><\/span>Real Artists Don&#8217;t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-9.jpg 328w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-9-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Real-Artists-Dont-Starve-Strategies\/dp\/0718086260?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=7dc167cc1f5a1b91df6218abbf0f891d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the New York Times, best-selling author of The Art of Work comes a book on the modern artist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book cuts through today&#8217;s noise to answer one question: How can I find success with my art?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This revolutionary guidebook blends both practical and inspirational advice to offer a game plan to aspiring artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeff Goins knows that art is more than a paycheck &#8211; it&#8217;s a way of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Takeaways<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The author outlines a roadmap to help everyday creatives break free from the 9-5 world and live their passions.<\/li><li>Artists should embrace failure and use it as a learning experience.<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re struggling with your creativity, try taking time to do something else\u2014like exercise or go on vacation\u2014before coming back fresh and ready for a new project.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Inner_Game_of_Tennis_The_Classic_Guide_to_the_Mental_Side_of_Peak_Performance_by_Timothy_Galley\"><\/span>The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by Timothy Galley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-6.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-6-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Inner-Game-of-Tennis-audiobook\/dp\/B0012FK22S?crid=1Z0DAMB7CDBSO&amp;keywords=The+Inner+Game+of+Tennis&amp;qid=1649855180&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+inner+game+of+tennis%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C287&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=f8765646745b7740ff128664638e5b37&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book reviews how you can defeat your mental opponents, including anxiety, self-doubt, and hesitation to live a happy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also learn to find the state of \u201crelaxed concentration\u201d in which you perform your best\u2014no matter what the conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timothy Galley describes how you can become the type of player who can play and win under any circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This book is like a personal coach\u2014a way to improve your performance in any endeavor.<\/li><li>Tim Gallwey&#8217;s &#8220;Inner Game&#8221; concept will offer you a multidisciplinary approach to the world.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individualism_and_Economic_Order_by_Friedrich_Hayek\"><\/span>Individualism and Economic Order by Friedrich Hayek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-9.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-9-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-10 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Individualism-Economic-Order-F-Hayek\/dp\/0226320936?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=23d5119f151ab355bf78c60be1a4e0fc&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Individualism and Economic Order<\/em><\/strong> by Friedrich Hayek assess how personal economic freedom relates to history and government.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As true today as when originally published, this book offers key insights into the functioning of a market economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book places Hayek&#8217;s work in context and discusses its impact on contemporary economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Self-awareness is crucial to your success.<\/li><li>The key to success is having an open mind and being willing to change your perspective. Invest in an intelligent decision-making process.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Three-Body_Problem_by_Cixin_Liu\"><\/span>The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-9.jpg 331w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-9-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-11 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Three-Body-Problem-Cixin-Liu\/dp\/0765382032?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=d9aed494de6754e9138511dcbc2dbebd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Three-Body Problem<\/em><\/strong> is a standalone novel from the celebrated author of science fiction novels, Cixin Liu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This great resource was a New York Times bestseller and has become an international sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cixin Liu authored a mind-bending mystery that spans multiple worlds and civilizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Three Body Problem<\/em><\/strong> is an award-winning novel that explores the consequences of humanity&#8217;s first contact with a civilization from another planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Takeaways<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>We must act now to save ourselves before it&#8217;s too late. Humanity has a choice: either become extinct like all other intelligent life or choose not to be extinct like all other intelligent life.<\/li><li>When faced with adversity, we can&#8217;t always rely on those closest to us for support or comfort; sometimes, it&#8217;s necessary to turn inward and seek solace within ourselves instead.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meditations_by_Marcus_Aurelius\"><\/span>Meditations by Marcus Aurelius<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-9.jpg 313w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-9-188x300.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Meditations-Thrift-Editions-Marcus-Aurelius\/dp\/048629823X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=7231d8b4d4e1912322d2a7e4aa29789a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Meditations<\/em><\/strong> by Marcus Aurelius is an ancient book about stoic philosophy and personal development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Meditations<\/em><\/strong> is a collection of sayings that is widely regarded as one of the best works of Stoicism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book focuses on self-improvement and personal reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Choose what you do, not what you want (or don&#8217;t want).<\/li><li>Control your emotions, or they&#8217;ll control you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seeking_Wisdom_From_Darwin_to_Munger_by_Peter_Bevelin\"><\/span>Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger by Peter Bevelin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-8.jpg 367w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-8-221x300.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-13 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seeking-Wisdom-Darwin-Munger-3rd\/dp\/1578644283?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=7120a66ac9ca00348e46caf6366568c6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Seeking Wisdom <\/em><\/strong>is a delightful book, offering sound bites of wisdom and wit on a variety of 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Mental Models<\/em><\/strong> is one of the best books for university students because of its framework for enhancing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-critical-thinking\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"714\">critical thinking<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book introduces you to high-level concepts that you can apply in different areas such as business, finance, physics, and science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Great Mental Models<\/em><\/strong> provide a common language for discussing and thinking about these models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Understanding how each mental model works is a good practice.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Smartly apply these models in daily life, work, or new challenges.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Range_Why_Generalists_Triumph_in_a_Specialized_World_by_David_Epstein\"><\/span>Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-8.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-8-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-15 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World\/dp\/0735214484?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=bcdaa6c057306fe001464bc8d3447b73&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is perfect for anyone who is looking to make a living out of anything and everything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main idea behind the book is that generalists tend to be more successful than their specialist counterparts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Epstein develop his primary idea by arguing that generalists have a wider toolset, allowing them to tackle problems,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Generalists outperform specialists in many areas of life, including business and education.<\/li><li>We need not only breadth of knowledge but also depth if we want to succeed in any given area of expertise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading is one of the many ways to learn a concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve written this list of 15 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/earth-and-planetary-books\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"790\">must-read multidisciplinary books<\/a> with the intent to inspire students at the individual level in your learning process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These books will offer you a multidisciplinary approach to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They cover different disciplines, including history, social sciences, art, science, culture, and emotional intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this article was helpful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered what the must-read Multidisciplinary books are? 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