G. Edward Griffin's The Creature from Jekyll Island is a non-fiction book alleging a conspiracy to establish a privately-controlled central banking system, the Federal Reserve. Griffin argues that the Federal Reserve is inherently flawed, serving the interests of a banking cartel rather than the public, and ultimately leading to economic instability and even war. The book traces the history of this system, from its secretive inception to its purported role in various economic crises and international conflicts. Griffin contends that the Federal Reserve's actions constitute a hidden tax on the American public and represent a significant threat to individual liberty and national sovereignty. Ultimately, the book serves as a critique of the Federal Reserve system, highlighting its alleged negative impacts and advocating for its abolition.

This text is an excerpt from a 1967 report, purportedly suppressed, arguing that lasting peace is unattainable and undesirable. The authors, a secretive Special Study Group, contend that war serves essential social, economic, and political functions, including economic stabilization and maintaining social order. The report explores the difficulties of transitioning to a peaceful society, suggesting that substitutes for war's functions, such as a massive space program or eugenics, might be necessary to maintain stability. The text also includes a discussion of various methods for studying and controlling the effects of war and peace on society, using computer simulations and mathematical models. Finally, it proposes the creation of a new War/Peace Research Agency to address these issues.

Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings is a treatise on the martial art of Kendo and the strategy of warfare, written in 17th-century Japan. The text details Musashi's life as a ronin, a master swordsman who constantly sought self-improvement and enlightenment through combat. It presents his unique philosophy, emphasizing the importance of mental discipline, intuitive understanding, and adaptability in both individual duels and large-scale battles. The book is structured around five sections—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void—each exploring different facets of strategy and combat. Finally, it transcends the purely martial, offering insights applicable to various aspects of life.

Satoshi Nakamoto's paper proposes Bitcoin, a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. The core innovation is solving the double-spending problem using a distributed timestamp server based on proof-of-work. This proof-of-work creates a continuously growing chain of transaction blocks, secured by the computational effort required to add new blocks. The longest chain represents the valid transaction history, making it computationally infeasible to alter past transactions. The system incentivizes participation by rewarding block creators with newly minted bitcoins and transaction fees.