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Science is incomplete. It always has been and might always be. It has been right some of the time but wrong way too much of the time. Most of the theories of the the greatest scientists of all time have been met initially with skepticism, accusations of incompetence and baffoonery, and some put in jail for herecy. There is the quintessential quest for the 'Theory of Everything' among physicists to equivicate the known science of the macro world (the...
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Get the Summary of M. Mitchell Waldrop's Complexity in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Brian Arthur, a Stanford University professor, felt disillusioned with traditional economics, which he found static and disconnected from the dynamic complexities of real-world markets. His concept of "increasing returns" suggested that success breeds further success in certain markets, challenging the equilibrium-focused theories...
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In capitalism human beings act as if they are mere animals. So we hear repeatedly in the history of modern philosophy. Indifference and Repetition examines how modern philosophy, largely coextensive with a particular boost in capitalism's development, registers the reductive and regressive tendencies produced by capitalism's effect on individuals and society.
Ruda examines a problem that has invisibly been shaping the history of modern, especially...
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Get the Summary of Russ Ramsey's Rembrandt Is in the Wind in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Rembrandt Is in the Wind" explores the concept that beauty emerges from healing and restoration. It highlights the importance of authenticity, using Vincent van Gogh's "Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear" as an example of raw honesty. Van Gogh's time in the Saint-Paul asylum, despite mental illness and personal challenges,...
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Este libro contiene tres ensayos escritos (y dictados) entre 1882 y 1889: Lección para estudiantes de arte, Decoración del hogar y Modelos londinenses. Reflejan el interés y profundidad del autor acerca del arte y la belleza: en ellos no solo aborda la composición, el color y los materiales, sino también la universalidad de lo bello en la decoración, en el vestuario y en el mero existir.
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Get the Summary of Michio Kaku's Quantum Supremacy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Quantum Supremacy" by Michio Kaku chronicles the advent of quantum computing, a transformative technology that surpasses traditional supercomputers by exploiting atomic properties to tackle complex problems, such as simulating chemical reactions. This innovation has sparked a competitive race among tech giants like IBM, Google,...
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Basic physics, also known as classical physics, encompasses the fundamental principles that describe the behavior of macroscopic objects in our everyday world. This branch includes classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics, covering topics like motion, forces, electricity, magnetism, heat, and fluid dynamics. In contrast, advanced physics goes into the more intricate and abstract realms of the universe. It includes theories such as...
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Get the Summary of Neil Howe's The Fourth Turning Is Here in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Fourth Turning Is Here" by Neil Howe explores the cyclical patterns of American history, focusing on the current transformative period known as the Fourth Turning. The book posits that America is experiencing a profound societal shift, akin to past cycles that included the American Revolution and the Civil War. Howe...
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"Círculos Armónicos Artificiales con Séptimas: Explorando Armonías Avanzadas" es una apasionante y completa obra musical que invita a sumergirse en un fascinante viaje hacia las profundidades de la teoría y la práctica armónica. En este innovador libro, los amantes de la música y los músicos profesionales encontrarán un tesoro de conocimientos para enriquecer su comprensión y creatividad en el arte de la armonía.
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Desde distintos puntos de vista y sensibilidades, Constituir ahonda en la relación entre el poder constituyente de la ciudadanía y la articulación de un principio regulador sobre el que se instituye la vida cívica. A modo de tríptico, este libro propone una revisión histórico-conceptual de la constitución política, que abarca desde los orígenes históricos y conceptuales en los cuales Constitución y democracia han estado imbricadas. En...
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Get the Summary of J. Anthony Allen's Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers" by J. Anthony Allen is a guide tailored for electronic music creators, focusing on the application of music theory within the context of modern production tools. The book emphasizes the importance of the producer's ear over strict adherence to theoretical...
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Is the bridge between the Austrian and Chicago schools coming together or moving apart?
In Vienna and Chicago, Friends or Foes? economist and author Mark Skousen debates the Austrian and Chicago schools of free-market economics, which differ in monetary policy, business cycle, government policy, and methodology. Both have played a successful role in advancing classic free-market economics and countering the critics of capitalism during crucial times...
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"Tensiones y Extensiones Armónicas: Explorando los Círculos Armónicos Mayores" es un viaje apasionante hacia el fascinante mundo de la teoría musical y la composición. Este libro te sumerge en la riqueza de los círculos armónicos mayores y te guía a través de un territorio musical donde las tensiones y extensiones se convierten en las herramientas secretas para crear emociones y profundidad en tus composiciones.
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14) Misterios de las trecenas: Descubriendo las trecenas con quinta bemol, quinta aumentada, novena bemo
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"Misterios de las Trecenas: Descubriendo las Trecenas con Quinta Bemol, Quinta Aumentada, Novena Bemol y Novena Aumentada" es un cautivador viaje a través de los secretos mejor guardados de la teoría musical avanzada. Escrito por [Brynner Vallecilla], este libro desentraña los misterios detrás de las trecenas, ofreciendo una exploración profunda y apasionante de las posibilidades armónicas que se despliegan con las quintas bemol y aumentada,...
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En este libro, Óscar Quezada, "tocando el instrumento" de los modelos teóricos, interpreta las Prosas apátridas de Julio Ramón Ribeyro, tal como lo haría un "músico ejecutante" que conectase las trazas o pistas dejadas por un "músico compositor" en una partitura literaria y, por qué no, filosófica. Encuentra así, en esta escritura libre que desplaza lúdicamente los límites de los géneros convencionales, un renovado sonido/sentido. Lejos...
17) Bolivia: A Diplomat's Guide to Understanding the Political History of Hispanic America's Poorest Nat
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"Bolivia: A Diplomat's Guide" offers an illuminating journey through the intricate political landscape of Bolivia, a nation often overshadowed by its larger neighbors yet possessing a rich tapestry of historical events, cultural influences, and socio-economic challenges. As Hispanic America's economically modest country, Bolivia provides a fascinating case study of resilience, revolution, and the ongoing struggle for self-determination and prosperity.Highlighted...
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"Melodías Elevadas: Explorando los Acordes Trecena con Novena y Quinta Bemol/Aumentada" es una obra que sumerge a los lectores en un fascinante viaje a través del intrincado mundo de la música. Este libro, escrito por [nombre del autor], desentraña los misterios de los acordes trecena, desafiando las convenciones musicales y llevando a los músicos a nuevas alturas creativas.
El lector es guiado a través de un viaje narrativo que combina la pasión...
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This inspirational and practical guide for conservatives combines stories from Lady Thatcher's life with principles and strategies conservatives can apply to their challenges today. Nile Gardiner and Stephen Thompson outline the critical lessons conservatives can learn from Lady Thatcher on articulating conservative principles to a broader audience, cutting through bureaucratic messes to achieve goals, and standing up to aggressive regimes.
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Get the Summary of Heather Cox Richardson's How the South Won the Civil War in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How the South Won the Civil War" by Heather Cox Richardson offers a comprehensive examination of American democracy's evolution, highlighting the enduring influence of oligarchic values from the Civil War through the mid-20th century. The narrative begins with the depiction of Western individualism and...
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