A radical and confronting explanation of the human mind — a satire, written as a hunting guide by an alien observing our species from an outsider’s perspective.
Almost everything in this book is a trap. Enjoy!
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Shorter pieces in the same voice as the book — read these first and you’ll know exactly what you’re getting into.
An ultimate guide for the XXI Century Shallow Man — a politically incorrect guide for understanding how we got here. Follow all fifteen faithfully; most people do.
Read the commandments →A dream or a manifesto — you decide. The world’s simplest idea, known to our ancestors and lost on the way here.
Read part I → Chasing Greatness — Part IIWhat the journey actually requires: knowledge, an outsider’s perspective, the right dream, and time.
Read part II → Chasing Greatness — Part IIIWhy write a fake hunting guide instead of another psychology book? Five honest reasons.
Read part III → Chasing Greatness — Part IVNo technology helps a species that lacks wisdom — starting with its leaders.
Read part IV → The Verdict“An offbeat, unconventional, and imaginative exploration of the human race.” — Kirkus Reviews. Plus 1,000+ listener ratings.
Read the reviews →What They Say
“Deceptively simple and almost terrifyingly accurate… an unflinching examination of what drives human beings.”
— The Book Review Directory
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