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Titolo: La mente spirituale

Sottotitolo: Come usare la parte divina di noi stessi

Autore: Raymond C. Barker

Narratore: Fabio Farnè

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 3 hrs and 59 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 01-06-17

Editore: Area51 Publishing

Categoria: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Riepilogo Editore:

Un meraviglioso testo di Raymond Charles Barker, uno dei maestri del Nuovo Pensiero, che illustra come funziona la mente, come attivare il suo potere per creare la vita che si desidera. Un audiolibro che mostra che in ogni uomo esiste una parte divina innata che attende solo di essere (ri)conosciuta, che è parte della Mente Infinita che tutto genera.

Con questa consapevolezza, Barker propone un metodo tanto semplice quanto efficace per entrare in connessione con la parte divina di noi stessi, per lasciarci ispirare da essa e da essa creare le migliori condizioni per la nostra vita.

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Title: Against Empathy

Subtitle: The Case for Rational Compassion

Author: Paul Bloom

Narrator: Karen Cass

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-16

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 512 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

A controversial call to arms, Against Empathy argues that the natural impulse to share the feelings of others can lead to immoral choices in both public policy and in our intimate relationships with friends and family.

Most people, including many policy makers, activists, scientists, and philosophers, have encouraged us to be more empathetic - to feel the pain and pleasure of others. Yale researcher and author Paul Bloom argues that this is a mistake. Far from leading us to improve the lives of others, empathy is a capricious and irrational emotion that appeals to our narrow prejudices. It muddles our judgment and often leads to cruelty. We are at our best when we are smart enough not to rely on it and draw upon a more distanced compassion.

Based on groundbreaking scientific findings, Against Empathy makes the case that some of the worst decisions that individuals and nations make - who to give money to, when to go to war, how to respond to climate change, and who to put in prison - are too often motivated by honest yet misplaced emotions. With clear and witty prose, Bloom demonstrates how empathy distorts our judgment in every aspect of our lives, from philanthropy and charity to the justice system; from culture and education to foreign policy and war. Without empathy, Bloom insists, our decisions would be clearer, fairer, and ultimately more moral.

Bound to be controversial, Against Empathy shows us that when it comes to major policy decisions and the choices we make in our everyday lives, limiting our empathetic emotions is often the most compassionate choice we can make.

Members Reviews:

Starts strong, fizzles out.

I liked what this book was getting at. I've always felt that appeals to empathy to fix the world's problems sounded flimsy, and so it was refreshing to hear someone make the case for why we shouldn't rely on our gut instincts for how we treat others. Empathy, as the author points out, is prejudiced and can't handle large numbers of people, and so it's wholly inadequate in the face of modern poverty, injustice, violence and hunger.

Great, so that's one chapter. The rest is downhill.

The chapter on why we shouldand canuse reason instead of empathy is remarkably hand-wavy. There is so much research happening right now into how charitable work can be objectively assessed and improved (think Bill Gates), but instead of putting that forward, he makes an off-the-top-of-the-head argument that people are smart. He discusses the research into innate human biases and systemic irrationality, but he doesn't explainactually, doesn't seem to grasphow these biases can be managed with practical strategies (see: Moneyball). There was an important argument to made here. He didn't make it.

Bloom is right to not want to get lost in definitional arguments, and yet, in a practical sense, I do think he used empathy too narrowly. By requiring it to be the experience of emotions people see in others, he leaves out people understanding the emotions they see in others through past experience. When This American Life profiled black scholarship students failing out of university because they felt they didn't belong there, I vividly understood how terrible that was thanks to my own experience as a poor, rural white kid in a wealthy university.

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Title: Happy

Author: Derren Brown

Narrator: Jot Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-16

Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

Everyone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than done. What does being happy actually mean? And how do you even know when you feel it?

Across the millennia philosophers have thought long and hard about happiness. They have defined it in many different ways and come up with myriad strategies for living the good life.

Drawing on this vast body of work, in Happy Derren Brown explores changing concepts of happiness - from the surprisingly modern wisdom of the Stoics and Epicureans in classical times right up until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. He shows how many of self-help's suggested routes to happiness and success - such as positive thinking, self-belief and setting goals - can be disastrous to follow and, indeed, actually cause anxiety.

This brilliant, candid and deeply entertaining audiobook exposes the flaws in these ways of thinking and poses challenging but stimulating questions about how we choose to live and the way we think about death. Happy aims to reclaim happiness and to enable us to appreciate the good things in life in all their transient glory. By taking control of the stories we tell ourselves, by remembering that everything's fine even when it might not feel that way, we can allow ourselves to flourish and to live more happily.

Members Reviews:

Lovely book - but read, don't listen

Would you listen to Happy again? Why?

No unfortunately not. I would definitely re-read the book, but I didn't like Jot Davies's voice at all. I pre-ordered the audiobook, while it still said Derren Brown would narrate it. I listened to his other audiobooks - narrated by himself - which I immensely loved. I was therefore quite disappointed to find it was narrated by someone else, and unfortunately with a voice that wasn't easy to listen to. However, taking a more Stoic approach: nothing to do about it and fortunately I have the story in book-form. No harm done.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The narrative gives a very helpful approach to different aspects of life with many references to ancient Greec philosophy.

What didnt you like about Jot Daviess performance?

The tone of his voice went up every few words. This made it very annoying to listen to his voice.

Well supported and thought out. Terrible narration

What did you like best about Happy? What did you like least?

It is a light approach to some serious subject matter. I think Derren Brown has put a lot of thought and work into it. But the entire narration is painful to listen to, as though every word or every other word is emphasized to be 'happy'. Literally, I have to repeat what is said in my head to make sense of the reading that is much more suited for a Dr. Seuss book read for kids. It is a shame. It is almost a parody or sarcastic tone. I sampled some other narrations by Jot Davies, and he does a much better job on those. Perhaps he needs a plot and characters to be able to visualize what he is reading.

Would you be willing to try another one of Jot Daviess performances?

Not without sampling it.

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Title: Alchemy

Subtitle: Human Transformation

Author: Adrian Gilbert

Narrator: Adrian Gilbert

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-20-16

Publisher: Reality Entertainment

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

In this program, Adrian Gilbert delves deeper than ever in order to penetrate the mystery of medieval alchemy. Going beyond psychology, he explores how the alchemists used diagrams and traditional nomenclatures to discuss ideas that, had they been expressed openly at the time, would have invited persecution, and maybe even burning at the stake. These ideas of self-transformation throw light on the work of such influential, modern teachers as G.I. Gurdjieff and P.D. Ouspensky. Alchemy, it turns out, is the missing fragment of their "unknown teaching". Featuring renowned author and researcher Adrian Gilbert in this ongoing series of occult and esoteric knowledge.

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Title: Alchemy

Subtitle: Psychology and the Alchemists

Author: Adrian Gilbert

Narrator: Adrian Gilbert

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-20-16

Publisher: Reality Entertainment

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

In the early years of the 20th century, Carl Jung (at one time Sigmund Freud's favorite pupil) developed his own system of depth psychology. He was particularly interested in dream analysis and the light they threw upon what was happening in the subconscious levels of his patients' minds. Jung invented the phrase 'archetype of the collective unconscious' to describe his findings, and saw parallels between his work on the psyche and alchemy. In this program, we explore his fascinating discoveries. Featuring renowned author and researcher Adrian Gilbert, in this ongoing series of occult and esoteric knowledge.

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Title: Dignity

Subtitle: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict

Author: Donna Hicks PhD

Narrator: Margaret Strom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-11-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

The desire for dignity is universal and powerful. It is a motivating force behind all human interaction - in families, in communities, in the business world, and in relationships at the international level. When dignity is violated, the response is likely to involve aggression, even violence, hatred, and vengeance. On the other hand, when people treat one another with dignity, they become more connected and are able to create more meaningful relationships.

Surprisingly, most people have little understanding of dignity, observes Donna Hicks in this important book. Drawing on her extensive experience in international conflict resolution and on insights from evolutionary biology, psychology, and neuroscience, the author explains what the elements of dignity are, how to recognize dignity violations, how to respond when we are not treated with dignity, how dignity can restore a broken relationship, why leaders must understand the concept of dignity, and more. Hicks shows that by choosing dignity as a way of life, we open the way to greater peace within ourselves and to a safer and more humane world for all.

Critic Reviews:

"With its accessible tone, pithy observations and lessons, and Hicks's argument that the 'quest for dignity is as common in the boardroom as in the bedroom,' this book is a must-read for all." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

honoring humanity and reconciliation

clearly written, researched, and read well. highly recommend! this was required reading in my msw program but I think any and all human beings will benefit. love the concept of the me and the I.

excellent book

imo this is the most important topic there is. Author does a great job of explaining their framework

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Title: Murderous Minds

Subtitle: Exploring the Criminal Psychopathic Brain: Neurological Imaging and the Manifestation of Evil

Author: Dean A. Haycock

Narrator: Tracy Thibodeaux

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-03-16

Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

Is there a biological basis for evil? From neurological imaging to behavioral studies, Dean Haycock's account of the groundbreaking research reveals what scientists are learning about the psychopaths living among us.

How many times have you seen a murder on the news or on a TV show like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and said to yourself "How could someone do something like that?" Today neuroscientists are imaging, mapping, testing, and dissecting the source of the worst behavior imaginable in the brains of the people who lack a conscience: psychopaths.

Neuroscientist Dean Haycock examines the behavior of real-life psychopaths and discusses how their actions can be explained in scientific terms, from research that literally looks inside their brains to understanding how psychopaths, without empathy but very goal oriented, think and act the way they do. Some don't commit crimes at all but rather make use of their skills in the boardroom. But what does this mean for lawyers, judges, psychiatrists, victims, and listeners - for anyone who has ever wondered how some people can be so bad? Could your nine-year-old be a psychopath? What about your coworker? The ability to recognize psychopaths using the scientific method has vast implications for society, and yet is still loaded with consequences.

Critic Reviews:

"In this fascinating page-turner, neurobiologist Haycock tries to uncover the correlation between brain abnormalities and violent behavior, and whether one guarantees the other.... " (Publishers Weekly)

"The author explores these tricky issues in accessible and insightful chapters that break down the science behind the data while using narratives of high-profile criminals - e.g., Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, Mafia contract killer Richard 'The Ice Man' Kuklinski, rapist and murderer Brian Dugan - to provide chilling real-life examples of criminally psychopathic behaviors. Part true crime, part neuroscience and a page-turner from start to finish." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Haycock does a great job of describing the scientific basis of our understanding of individuals with psychopathic traits who are nevertheless contributing members of our society" (Vincent Campese, PhD)

Members Reviews:

Bravo! Dean Haycock describes the psychopath with compelling clarity and accuracy

Bravo! Dean Haycock describes the psychopath with compelling clarity and accuracy. He draws on the expertise of those who have studied these men and women, particularly Canadian expert, Robert Hare. You can trust the conclusions of this readable book: that there are many psychopaths among us and they have no capacity to care about those that they hurt; that the concept of psychopathy has an interesting history with some academic argument still simmering, but with general consensus among those in-the-know; that a person can be a "full-blown" psychopath with a very high likelihood of relentless criminal predation: that one can have several of the traits that characterize the man without a conscience, but be less likely to act in criminal and violent ways. Dean Haycock simplifies but does not over-simplify the neurological science that locates psychopathic traits in various anatomical areas of the brain.

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Title: Summary of Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath & Dan Heath

Subtitle: Includes Analysis

Author: FlashBooks Book Summaries

Narrator: Dean Bokhari

Format: Unabridged

Length: 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-15-16

Publisher: FlashBooks Book Summaries

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

We all think that we want to make some big changes in our lives, our communities, and possibly even in our workplaces.

If this is true, then why is change so difficult to achieve? And why do so few of us succeed at it?

In Switch, brothers Chip and Dan dive deep into psychological analysis and engaging case studies to find out exactly why lasting change is so elusive, and their answer might surprise you.

Through research and careful analysis, they conclude that the primary obstacle towards change is conflict within our brains between our rational side and our emotional side. While the rational brain is interested in long term progress, the emotional brain is interested in instant gratification and has the ability to undo our best efforts of resolve. By using the metaphor of a rider astride an elephant, the Heath brothers show how precarious, yet necessary, it is for our brains to be able to control these two sides and keep them in balance with each other.

Though the tension between these two spheres might doom you to the status quo, learning how they interact with one another can help you to overcome them and create the change you want to see in your life.

Within their compelling case studies, Chip and Dan are ready to show you how to master your own brain and start to create the changes you only dreamed were possible.

Members Reviews:

Good enough content but poor narrator

Would you try another book written by FlashBooks Book Summaries or narrated by Dean Bokhari?

This was a great short summary but the narrator made it harder to understand basic concepts. Initially i even wondered if it was a screen reader narrating because of the weird pauses and intonation. I am going to try the other version of this with the other narrator.

What did you like best about this story?

Quick summary of key points

How could the performance have been better?

Less weird pauses and more expressive speech

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Title: Summary of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell

Subtitle: Book Summary Includes Analysis

Author: FlashBooks Book Summaries

Narrator: Dean Bokhari

Format: Unabridged

Length: 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-16

Publisher: FlashBooks Book Summaries

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

This is a book summary on David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell.

Malcolm Gladwell, the best-selling author of The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, and What the Dog Saw, offers his most provocative - and dazzling - book yet.

Three thousand years ago on a battlefield in ancient Palestine, a shepherd boy felled a mighty warrior with nothing more than a stone and a sling, and ever since then the names of David and Goliath have stood for battles between underdogs and giants. David's victory was improbable and miraculous. He shouldn't have won.

Or should he have?

In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell challenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, offering a new interpretation of what it means to be discriminated against, or cope with a disability, or lose a parent, or attend a mediocre school, or suffer from any number of other apparent setbacks.

Gladwell begins with the real story of what happened between the giant and the shepherd boy those many years ago. From there, David and Goliath examines Northern Ireland's Troubles, the minds of cancer researchers and civil rights leaders, murder and the high costs of revenge, and the dynamics of successful and unsuccessful classrooms - all to demonstrate how much of what is beautiful and important in the world arises from what looks like suffering and adversity. In the tradition of Gladwell's previous best sellers - The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers and What the Dog Saw - David and Goliath draws upon history, psychology, and powerful storytelling to reshape the way we think of the world around us.

Members Reviews:

David and Goliath summarized

Malcolm Gladwell's books can kind of go on and on. Not saying that's bad because he's an excellent writer and I enjoy reading his books (I've got the full audiobook for David and Goliath as well); but sometimes I want to get straight to the point and this summary is perfect for that. Great work!

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Title: The Road to Character

Author: David Brooks

Narrator: Arthur Morey, David Brooks

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-11-16

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind

Publisher's Summary:

Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Road to Character by David Brooks, read by Arthur Morey and David Brooks.

Number one New York Times best seller

In The Road to Character, David Brooks, best-selling author of The Social Animal and New York Times columnist, explains why selflessness leads to greater success.

We all possess two natures. One focuses on external success: wealth, fame, status and a great career. The other aims for internal goodness, driven by a spiritual urge not only to do good but to be good - honest, loving and steadfast. The inner self doesn't seek happiness superficially defined; it seeks emotional commitments without counting the cost and a deeper moral joy. Individuals and societies thrive when a general balance is struck between these two imperatives, but we live in a culture that encourages us to think about the external side of our nature rather than the inner self. We hanker for praise instead of following our hearts, and we self-promote rather than confront our weaknesses.

In this urgent and eye-opening audiobook, David Brooks asks us to confront the meaning of true fulfilment. A famous columnist for The New York Times and a best-selling author, Brooks found himself living in a shallow mode. For years he remained focused on getting ahead and reaping the rewards for his efforts, placing his career before his character.

Finding himself at a crossroads, Brooks sought out men and women who embodied the moral courage he longed to experience. Citing an array of history's greatest thinkers and leaders - from St. Augustine and George Eliot to Dwight Eisenhower and Samuel Johnson - he traces how they were able to face their weaknesses and transcend their flaws. Each one of them chose to embrace one simple but counterintuitive truth: in order to fulfil yourself, you must learn how to forget yourself.

An elegant interweaving of politics, spirituality and psychology, The Road to Character proves that it is how we want to be remembered - and not what we put on our CVs - that truly matters.

Members Reviews:

Strucked a chord

I really enjoyed the book. The book is well researched and at times you can feel the struggle of the characters so well the stories are told. David Brooks can take a whole chapter and at times sum it up brilliantly in one sentence. Definitely recommend it to people who are searching for purpose, the book won't give purpose to you but you will realize that your struggle is real. And if you ever wonder why social media is not your thing, it might be because you are looking for more! Brilliant

Overpromises

Sounds like it will be something more general, but quickly descends into religious gobbledegook. Two stars because at least the biographies were competent enough and covered a reasonable variety, even if they were very US-centric. The reading is also very slow; I rarely listen at high speed but this required 1.5x or quicker to be bearable.

A wonderful book and beautifully read.

A very profound and meditative experience, much to think about. I expect to return to the book and buy a copy too.

a few stories that shifted my mindset

in the times of 'I' I read about times when 'Them' was important and 'I' was out of focus

Overly religious American sentiment

No real advice here. Outdated sentiment. Perhaps a few interesting stories of US historical figures.