Why do economic cycles of boom and bust happen? How can depressions be mitigated? We take a look at these and other economic issues in this episode as part of a discussion on Dr. Krugman's book.

In this episode we ponder the discoveries of scientific giants, namely Newton, Faraday, Bernoulli, Clausius, and Einstein.

How to set HUGE goals and not let them crush your soul.

Building on the research described in his book, 'On Intelligence', Jeff Hawkins presents more refined ideas and models explaining how the brain works in his latest book, 'A Thousand Brains'.

In Stephen Key's book, 'One Simple Idea', the author explains a process for profiting from your brilliant ideas.

A review of the John Maeda Book called 'The Laws Of Simplicity'.

Here are our five key takeaways from the Philip K. Dick book, 'The Man In The High Castle'.

Stanley or Stan Lee. We find out the real name of the creator of 'She-Hulk' and more!

A brief review of the Philip K. Dick book, 'Eye In The Sky,' and life as a simulation.

Are smart machines conscious? Are machines even smart? I would argue no! Machines play a mean game of chess and go, however. We discuss wet brains and how to duplicate our brain intelligence in silicone, or something along those lines.

In reading the Bruce Schneier book, A Hacker's Mind, we answer the question on whether and how hacking is important.

We review Nathan Latka's book, 'How To Be A Capitalist Without Any Capital', in the context of our own wantrepreneur learning adventure.

In this episode, Dr. Caple and I discuss Dr. E. Paul Zehr's book about the possibility of creating an Iron Man-esque suit of armor, in his book, 'Inventing Iron Man'.

In this episode we discuss Dr. Caple's PhD dissertation about how aesthetic experiences in nature help improve our appreciation of the interconnectedness of all things.

Japanese Author, Masanobu Fukuoka, illustrates techniques to improve our farming, and thus, our lifestyles, through overall simplification and more harmonious relationships with nature.

Author Gary Paul Nabhan investigates not only Native America agricultural culture relative to sustainable growing practices, but other farming practices as well in this thought provoking book on contemporary food sources and practices.

Author Joseph Campbell leads us down the path of the hero's journey from both a psychological and spiritual perspective. I closed this book with the belief that there's still a chance I can become Superman, and Dr. Caple is well on her way to becoming an artisan blacksmith.

Mine's Bigger is a book by David Kaplan about the sailing boat Maltese Falcon, owned by Tom Perkins. The book provides insights into the development of the boat and its technology, as well as the life and career of Tom Perkins. It also touches upon the reasons why billionaires like to build big yachts and go out to sea, emphasizing the sense of sovereignty that comes with it. The Maltese Falcon is considered one of the largest sailing vessels in the world.

JC talks about the book, 'Creative Capital', by Spencer Ante. He discusses the life story of Georges Doriot, who had a significant impact on American venture capital and industrial production during World War II. JC highlights key moments from Doriot's life, such as his work with Peugeot, his involvement in converting factories for war efforts, and the establishment of American Research and Development, which became the first venture capital company in America. He also touches on the history of venture capital and its development on both coasts of the United States.

52 books in 52 weeks challenge, meditation as a CEO practice, personal growth and development through work experience, the idea of a 1-1-1 practice of giving back, the V2MOM framework for 10x success planning, and the impact of political perspectives on company culture.