This book details the theory, design, and construction of sundials, tracing a historical lineage from ancient timekeeping practices to modern scientific understanding. It bridges the gap between the mathematical principles of gnomonics and the practical art of building functional sundials.
A seminal work by C.G. Jung exploring the symbolic nature of myths and the transformation of psychic energy, marking the inception of analytical psychology and the study of archetypes.
Joseph Jaworski explores the relationship between human perception, deep commitment, and the phenomenon of synchronicity, arguing for a shift from a mechanistic to a holistic worldview in both leadership and life.
Neil Postman’s Technopoly offers a critical analysis of technology’s dominance over culture, arguing that we’ve transitioned from using technology as a tool to being governed by it.
The book explores the historical and cultural shifts caused by various technologies, urging a more conscious approach to technological adoption.
A scholarly examination of the era and fragments of Heraclitus of Ephesus, exploring his foundational concepts of the Logos, the unity of opposites, and the dynamic nature of reality.
A psychological exploration of conspiratorial thinking that frames belief as a natural result of cognitive biases. The work examines how our brains seek patterns, intent, and proportion in an often random world.
Joseph LeDoux’s *Synaptic Self* offers a neuroscientific perspective on the construction of self, arguing against a unified sense of being and emphasizing the role of synaptic connections and emotional experiences. The book challenges conventional understandings of memory and consciousness.
Shoshana Zuboff’s *Surveillance Capitalism* details the emergence of a new economic system centered on the commodification of human experience as behavioral data and its impacts on individual autonomy and society.
It contextualizes the practice within the rise of digital technologies and information economies.
The book is aimed at readers interested in the societal implications of technology and the future of democracy.
This book explores the complexities of Malay shamanistic practices, revealing the interplay of psychology, medicine, and aesthetics in managing illness and social harmony. It provides a culturally sensitive ethnographic account, challenging simplistic views of traditional healing systems.
This work investigates the unconscious cultural distinctions people use to define themselves and others, influencing social hierarchies and group identities.
It provides a comparative analysis of boundary-drawing in the US and France.
It appeals to academics and those interested in social interaction and cultural dynamics.
