• ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca
    3·
    1 year ago

    I’m a sucker for movies like Fight Club, American Psycho, and to some extent Wolf of Wall Street. Most people read/watch these and don’t realize they’re satirical. The main characters aren’t to be idolized, they are everything wrong with the world. In fact, the reason why they’re idolized is exactly because society adores the toxic traits they exemplify. Everyone wants to be like them while thinking they can avoid the tragic ending that comes with it.

  • Veritas@lemmy.mlOP
    53·
    1 year ago

    • Zeitgeist Movie: This is a documentary film that explores various conspiracy theories related to religion, politics, and economics. It challenges the viewer to question their beliefs and assumptions about the world.

    • “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins: This book presents a new perspective on the evolution of life on Earth, arguing that genes, rather than individuals or species, are the fundamental unit of selection. It challenges traditional views of altruism and cooperation in biology.

    • “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle: This book challenges readers to live in the present moment, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. It provides practical guidance for achieving inner peace and happiness.

    • Lemmygrad.ml website: This website provides a critical analysis of the Soviet Union and its legacy, challenging traditional views of communism and socialism. It offers a unique perspective on the history of the 20th century and its relevance to the present day.

    • “Paleo Diet” by Loren Cordain: This book challenges traditional views on nutrition and health, arguing that a diet based on the foods our ancestors ate during the Paleolithic era can improve our health and well-being.

  • Anissem@lemmy.ml
    1·
    1 year ago

    For me that moment was in the early 90s on a dial up community service from Sierra Online called “Imagination Online”. Before that the game Doom consumed me, but this was my glimpse of what I’d eventually know as the internet. Suddenly there was this entire new world to explore and the ability to make connections with people was so fascinating.

  • Flying Squid@mander.xyz
    1·
    1 year ago

    This is going to sound weird, but I would say in a real sense that would be Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style, a book about how to write engagingly. It opened my eyes about writing and about doing it in ways that an audience would appreciate over ways that just make you sound pseudo-intellectual. The advice is all very simple, but it definitely made me a better writer and also a better reader.