Karajan

Light and political content

Revisado: 12-07-24

Very light content and unfortunately too involved with politcally taking sides without being a political book

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A Lost Opportunity

Revisado: 07-17-24

I was so excited to read this book.

Writing about an important topic, the author folds into a partisan take full of grievances and common places. Some of the examples provided in support of the arguments have already aged badly (Spotify, Neil Young, ...)

To build a bridge you need to walk a world on both sides and then bring each one by hand to a common understanding. This book failed this and it is a shame. For a much more promising path read David Brooks' latest books.


Sad I wasted my money on this one. Wish I could get a refund Audible.

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Too much western ideology

Revisado: 04-01-24

The author superimposes the current western cultural wars on a history of Japan. He dedicates the a whole hour to talk about climate change and Japan's contribution to it. He looks for oppressed / oppressor narratives in every season and doesn't explore the causes of Japan's unique path, culture and historical personalities. You can do better with any other of the currently available books on Japan History. But if you want ideological talking points to criticise Japan (particularly marxist ones) this one is for you.

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very shallow theology

Revisado: 02-25-24

although beautiful written, it is shallow in theological content. reads more like an atheist apostology than a well reasoned analysis of arguments and counter arguments.

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insightful

Revisado: 12-05-23

excellent review of decisions and decision-making during Nixon admin. great performance by the narrator, able to use Kissinger 's typical tempo

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Lost Opportunity

Revisado: 09-15-23

How does an abused child from South Africa, arrives in Canada with nothing and by his 50s has disrupted payments, energy transition, launch electric cars, lead space exploration, launch novel products (Starlink, Boring, Hyperlink, ...)? You won't find the answer here

If you want a summary of Media coverage on Musk for the past 15 years? This is your book

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Good idea Poor Execution Get Jon Haidt instead

Revisado: 06-05-23

A case of "do as I say, not as I do". Proposing to get people to change their minds while always sure that his views are correct. It seems the premise is that the people on the wrong side of the aisle will be able to see the light once they are given time to think and an emotional support environment to vent.

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The Power of Connecting

Revisado: 08-06-18

Fantastic true story narrated by the author! How being authentic and focusing on connecting with people around you allows you to make dreams for you and the people around you. Inspirational for people that feel boxed in their current circumstances.

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