The Better Angels of Our Nature
October’s planned reading explores Pinker’s argument about long-term changes in violence and the forces that may help explain them.
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Monthly perspectives on the ideas shaping leadership, finance, technology, and the way we work together.
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21Books on the reading list17Reviewed and rated4Upcoming selections
JANUARY–DECEMBER 2026
The monthly reading list
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Explore the books already reviewed and rated by Abdollah Dehnashi, alongside the upcoming reading shelf. Completed reviews include three practical actions at work and three in everyday life. Planned selections remain unrated until they have been read.
Matching books: 4
The Gene
On the November shelf: a history of genetics that connects scientific discovery with family, identity, and the responsibilities that come with new knowledge.
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Homo Deus
A second November selection, examining Harari’s questions about technology, human ambition, and possible futures.
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Principles
December’s planned reading turns to the principles Ray Dalio developed for decisions, learning, relationships, and organizational life.
Explore this selectionReviews for January to September were prepared retrospectively for this archive. October to December shows planned reading, without ratings or completed reviews. Month labels organize the reading series; they are not original publication dates.