Empathy, Cruelty and Extremism: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (March 9-13), we examined a book about humanizing the innovation process, an app that’s … Continue Reading
Books
The Crazy Rituals of Creative People
Did you know that Benjamin Franklin started his day with an “air bath” – which means he sat around naked? … Continue Reading
Empathy as a Business Model
Innovation, innovation, innovation. It’s all we hear today, as we’re flooded with interviews and talks from academic, business and tech-pop … Continue Reading
On the Lookout for Harper Lee’s Follow-up Novel
It’s been more than 50 years since the publication of To Kill A Mockingbird – Harper Lee’s only novel, until … Continue Reading
Misty Copeland Dances to Stardom
Do you know who Misty Copeland is? In case you don’t follow ballet: Copeland is the only African-American soloist with … Continue Reading
Why It’s So Hard to See the Real Bill Cosby
I wrote this review of Michael Whitaker’s 500+ page definitive biography of Bill Cosby, Cosby: His Life and Times, a … Continue Reading
The Spiritual Journey of Living with Serious Illness
Toni Bernhard’s new book, How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers was recommended … Continue Reading
Recommended Reading – Faith and the Digital Age
Need a new stack of books for your bedside table? Brad and Irwin share their reading list and insights gleaned … Continue Reading
An Edgy, Funny, ‘Great’ Novel
Why do we worry about getting a parking space, more than we worry about the fragility of life? Why, on … Continue Reading
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
Sam Harris, one of America’s greatest skeptics and critics of religion, has just written a fascinating book – Waking Up: … Continue Reading