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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Every quality-of-life improvement we celebrate seems to quietly erode the communities it was designed to serve. Conventional wisdom fails the people who follow it most faithfully. The institutions that promise protection keep manufacturing the crises that justify their expansion. These are not coincidences. They are patterns, and Parallel Perspectives pulls them apart.Michael Shafia examines the mechanics behind human behavior, institutional power, and the mythologies we mistake for truth, drawing from psychology, philosophy, economics, and evolutionary biology while staying grounded in personal observation. Chapters range from a taxonomy of body modification and its psychological correlates to the hollow careerism of people who thrive in corporate hierarchies because they have no authentic self getting in the way. He reexamines class struggle by implicating workers alongside owners, traces how compassion gets weaponized in political life, and introduces original frameworks for knowledge activation and behavioral change that challenge both academic orthodoxy and the self-help industry. Cultural touchstones from King of the Hill to World of Warcraft keep the abstractions honest. The final chapters confront the quiet, unmarked arrival of artificial general intelligence and what it means for human relevance.Building on his previous work but taking a more personal approach, Shafia does not soften conclusions for palatability. The challenge to the reader is simple: hold contradictory truths in the same frame, look at the forces actually shaping your life, and stop mistaking mythology for explanation Essays dismantling the mythologies behind human behavior, institutional power, and modern delusion through psychology, philosophy, and pop culture This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Every quality-of-life improvement we celebrate seems to quietly erode the communities it was designed to serve. Conventional wisdom fails the people who follow it most faithfully. The institutions that promise protection keep manufacturing the crises that justify their expansion. These are not coincidences. They are patterns, and Parallel Perspectives pulls them apart.Michael Shafia examines the mechanics behind human behavior, institutional power, and the mythologies we mistake for truth, drawing from psychology, philosophy, economics, and evolutionary biology while staying grounded in personal observation. Chapters range from a taxonomy of body modification and its psychological correlates to the hollow careerism of people who thrive in corporate hierarchies because they have no authentic self getting in the way. He reexamines class struggle by implicating workers alongside owners, traces how compassion gets weaponized in political life, and introduces original frameworks for knowledge activation and behavioral change that challenge both academic orthodoxy and the self-help industry. Cultural touchstones from King of the Hill to World of Warcraft keep the abstractions honest. The final chapters confront the quiet, unmarked arrival of artificial general intelligence and what it means for human relevance.Building on his previous work but taking a more personal approach, Shafia does not soften conclusions for palatability. The challenge to the reader is simple: hold contradictory truths in the same frame, look at the forces actually shaping your life, and stop mistaking mythology for explanation Essays dismantling the mythologies behind human behavior, institutional power, and modern delusion through psychology, philosophy, and pop culture This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Every quality-of-life improvement we celebrate seems to quietly erode the communities it was designed to serve. Conventional wisdom fails the people who follow it most faithfully. The institutions that promise protection keep manufacturing the crises that justify their expansion. These are not coincidences. They are patterns, and Parallel Perspectives pulls them apart.Michael Shafia examines the mechanics behind human behavior, institutional power, and the mythologies we mistake for truth, drawing from psychology, philosophy, economics, and evolutionary biology while staying grounded in personal observation. Chapters range from a taxonomy of body modification and its psychological correlates to the hollow careerism of people who thrive in corporate hierarchies because they have no authentic self getting in the way. He reexamines class struggle by implicating workers alongside owners, traces how compassion gets weaponized in political life, and introduces original frameworks for knowledge activation and behavioral change that challenge both academic orthodoxy and the self-help industry. Cultural touchstones from King of the Hill to World of Warcraft keep the abstractions honest. The final chapters confront the quiet, unmarked arrival of artificial general intelligence and what it means for human relevance.Building on his previous work but taking a more personal approach, Shafia does not soften conclusions for palatability. The challenge to the reader is simple: hold contradictory truths in the same frame, look at the forces actually shaping your life, and stop mistaking mythology for explanation.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Exploring the labyrinth of human consciousness and societal constructs, Refracted Realities delves into the profound impact of technology and culture on our understanding of reality. It urges a journey of introspection and a reevaluation of our interconnected existence in the modern world. Refracted Realities offers a timeless guide to understanding a variety of abstract notions and navigating real-life situations. Filling the gap in today's self-help literature, the book emerges as a beacon of pragmatic hope and clarity. Shafia's unique approach to self-improvement blends the academic prowess of Noam Chomsky with the unfiltered honesty of Charles Bukowski. With the ability to see both the forest and the trees, Shafia addresses readers using a distinctive writing style that resonates with patience, intelligence, and empathy.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Every quality-of-life improvement we celebrate seems to quietly erode the communities it was designed to serve. Conventional wisdom fails the people who follow it most faithfully. The institutions that promise protection keep manufacturing the crises that justify their expansion. These are not coincidences. They are patterns, and Parallel Perspectives pulls them apart.Michael Shafia examines the mechanics behind human behavior, institutional power, and the mythologies we mistake for truth, drawing from psychology, philosophy, economics, and evolutionary biology while staying grounded in personal observation. Chapters range from a taxonomy of body modification and its psychological correlates to the hollow careerism of people who thrive in corporate hierarchies because they have no authentic self getting in the way. He reexamines class struggle by implicating workers alongside owners, traces how compassion gets weaponized in political life, and introduces original frameworks for knowledge activation and behavioral change that challenge both academic orthodoxy and the self-help industry. Cultural touchstones from King of the Hill to World of Warcraft keep the abstractions honest. The final chapters confront the quiet, unmarked arrival of artificial general intelligence and what it means for human relevance.Building on his previous work but taking a more personal approach, Shafia does not soften conclusions for palatability. The challenge to the reader is simple: hold contradictory truths in the same frame, look at the forces actually shaping your life, and stop mistaking mythology for explanation Essays dismantling the mythologies behind human behavior, institutional power, and modern delusion through psychology, philosophy, and pop culture This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Parallel Perspectives | Essays on Human Nature and Modern Delusion | Michael Shafia | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Michael Shafia | EAN 9798234031266 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Refracted Realities | Navigating a Multifaceted Reflection | Michael Shafia | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Cinedyne Films | EAN 9798218316396 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…