Which book from Michaels booklist has made the biggest impression or had the biggest influence on you and why? I found Dan’s “The setup” to be very addicting to listen to. I got through the book in 2 days on 1.7x speed. It’s a very different take on success and how he didn’t necessarily sacrifice any of the “bad stuff” like sex, drugs, partying etc. Of course this is not gonna work for everyone but it was like a fresh gust of wind among the “monk mode, Winter Arc“ ideologies

He who says he can and he who says he can't, are both right. The truth simply is, so choose wisely Gentlemen.

I just stumbled across the Parasitic Mind and I am absolutely adding this to my list of books that keeps me from finishing the MOA book list. Here is a summary on this book by Doctor Gad Saad. Book Summary- The Parasitic Mind Summary in 5 Sentences ——————————————————————— 1. Idea Pathogens: Saad explains how harmful ideas, like parasites, can infect our minds and spread through society, leading to irrational behavior. 2. Free Speech Importance: He stresses that open dialogue and debate are crucial for fighting these harmful ideas and maintaining a healthy society. 3. Postmodernism Critique: Saad argues that postmodernism promotes relativism and rejects objective truth, which fuels the spread of these dangerous ideas. 4. Social Media’s Role: He highlights how platforms like Twitter and Facebook create echo chambers, amplifying these harmful ideas and making critical thinking harder. 5. Evolutionary Psychology: Saad uses evolutionary psychology to show why our brains are drawn to certain ideas, making us more susceptible to these mind viruses. ——————————————————————— The Parasitic Mind Summary In The Parasitic Mind, Saad starts by explaining the concept of idea pathogens. These are harmful ideas that spread through society, much like biological parasites. He argues that these pathogens can distort our thinking and lead to irrational behavior. Saad uses examples from politics, culture, and academia to illustrate how these ideas take root and spread. “Any human endeavor rooted in the pursuit of truth must rely on fact and not feelings.” -GAD SAAD He highlights the importance of free speech, arguing that open dialogue and debate are crucial for combating harmful ideas. Allowing different viewpoints helps challenge and overcome these mind viruses, while shutting down opposing views only strengthens them. Saad argues that postmodernism has spread harmful ideas by promoting relativism and rejecting objective truth, leading to a culture where feelings are valued over facts, with dangerous implications for society.