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  The Dividing Edge of Science -...

  Ph.D. Roy Jafari

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  Witnessing the growing division in our communities, cities, and country is heartbreaking. Our worlds feel ripped apart, and we all know the pain of feeling separated. 
  While we universally agree on the need to bridge our divides, our calls for unity often intensify our differences instead of healing them. One significant reason is the irresponsible use of science. Its misuse, abuse, and overuse have deepened our divides. 
  This book begins with accessible chapters on the fundamentals of scientific tools, gradually progressing to discuss their abuse in the most contentious debates of our time, including global warming, COVID-19, Big Pharma, abortion, and gender fluidity. 
  After reading, you'll gain the ability to critically assess scientific claims in the news and engage in debates where science is misrepresented. Join me on this journey to unravel the misuse and limits of science and take a transformative step toward healing our divide.

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  The Shortest History of War -...

  Gwynne Dyer

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  War has always been a defining feature of human society. This new addition to the Shortest History series explains why we do it—and how we can stop. 
   
   
   
  Russia's invasion of Ukraine has punctured the longest stretch of peace between major powers since WWII, bringing the horrors of warfare—past, present, and future—to the forefront of listeners' minds. In The Shortest History of War, internationally acclaimed historian Gwynne Dyer adds urgently needed context. 
   
   
   
  Dyer ably charts the evolution of violent conflict: tribal aggression, classical combat, limited war, total war, and cold war—followed by present-day terrorism, nuclear threats, and the development of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS). His brilliant, brisk history is a harrowing must-listen for all who wonder: How will rival superpowers with unprecedented weapons shape the future of our interconnected world?

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  The Shocking Truth about...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  The history of political ideologies is as old as civilization itself. Since the dawn of organized society, people have debated how power should be structured, who should govern, and what principles should guide leadership. These debates have given rise to various ideologies that have shaped nations, influenced policies, and determined the course of history. From monarchy and democracy to socialism and capitalism, political ideologies have evolved, merged, and sometimes clashed, reflecting the values and priorities of different societies.  
    
  At their core, political ideologies serve as frameworks for understanding the role of government, individual rights, and economic systems. They define the relationship between the state and its citizens, offering a vision of how a society should function. Some ideologies emphasize individual liberty and free markets, while others advocate for collective responsibility and state intervention. The spectrum of political thought is broad, ranging from the conservative defense of tradition to radical calls for revolution. While some ideologies have remained relatively stable over time, others have adapted to changing social and economic conditions.  
    
  Throughout history, political ideologies have been both a source of progress and division. The struggle between competing ideas has led to revolutions, wars, and the rise and fall of empires. Ideologies have inspired movements that fought for freedom, equality, and justice, but they have also justified oppression, discrimination, and totalitarian rule. The power of ideology lies in its ability to unite people under a common cause, but it can also create deep divisions, leading to conflict and unrest. Understanding political ideologies is crucial in making sense of global events, public policies, and societal changes.  

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  State looters Again and again

  Philippe Pascot

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  On September 15, 2017, in front of millions of television viewers, Emmanuel Macron, with François Bayrou, his Keeper of the Seals at the time, delivered his first lie: “It is now impossible to be elected when you have a B2 criminal record”. Nothing could be further from the truth: in 2025, it is still possible to stand for election and be elected after having been convicted by the courts, whereas there are 396 jobs requiring a clean criminal record. Ten years after the best-seller Pilleurs d'État (State Looters), which sold 120,000 copies, Philippe Pascot takes stock of the progress and setbacks in French politics, listing all the legal abuses still available to the political class: exorbitant salaries and associated expenses, tax exemptions, multiple pensions, fictitious employment, exceptional justice, show trials, bogus declarations of interest and activities, and so many other little arrangements between friends... For Philippe Pascot, the findings are indisputable: “Behind a declared desire for transparency and moralization in the political sphere, our elected representatives continue to nurture their own interests through laws that are less and less comprehensible, in order to escape criminal prosecution and drape themselves in a circumstantial innocence. ”

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  Mad in USA The Ravages of the...

  Michel Desmurget

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  In America, liberalism brings prosperity to the majority? False. - In America, "anything is possible" for those who work hard? False. - In America, the unemployment rate is minimal? False.
  In America, poverty is relative and the poor live "like modest Europeans?"
  False. - In America, those excluded from the health care system receive free care when they really need it? False—really false. 
  
  In an excellent investigation, with clear and relevant examples, Michel Desmurget shatters the myth of a beautiful and prosperous America where everyone can succeed as long as they are hardworking and courageous. Taking the opposite view of the current dominant discourse on the virtues of the Anglo-Saxon liberal model, the author writes a disconcerting antithesis, based on American researchers, sociologists and journalists who have studied the failures of the American model and who, for the most part, recommend surprisingly European solutions (universal social security, introduction of a minimum wage indexed to inflation, federalized education, etc.).

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  Common Sense

  Thomas Paine

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  The explosive essay that sparked a revolution.
  
  When Common Sense hit the streets in 1776, it ignited the American colonies like never before. With bold, plain-spoken language, Thomas Paine challenged the authority of the British monarchy and made the urgent case for American independence. More than just a political argument, this short but powerful work gave everyday people the words to demand freedom—and the courage to fight for it.
  
  Radical, rebellious, and razor-sharp, Common Sense remains a landmark of political writing. Its message still resonates today: real change begins when ordinary people dare to speak truth to power.

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