Castanet

My past of lurking on this forum inspired me to read the following books for self improvement before I recently signed up. I just thought I'd share. I found them at the OK Library http://www.orl.bc.ca, but for your quick reference I’ve attached web links associated with the material.

Please don’t be put off by some of the titles. Have a laugh. I don’t mean ‘you’ by my posting them (as above, I meant them for my own self-improvement). And the famous Grammafreddy has already honoured me with a PM to welcome me and assure me that you're, ". . . not a bad bunch." Thanks, GF, I've seen that.

The list:

Bozo Sapeins: why to err is human—Ellen Kaplan and Michael Kaplan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoJ-RMk2SpY

Everything Is Obvious: once you know the answer—Duncan J. Watts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRaHru_TgZY&feature=related

The Invisible Gorilla: and other ways our intuitions deceive us—Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons
http://www.theinvisiblegorilla.com/overview.html

The Thinker's Way: 8 steps to a richer life—by John Chaffee
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-316-13317-3

The Uses of Pessimism and the Danger of False Hope—Roger Scruton
http://www.thersa.org/events/video/archive/roger-scruton-the-uses-of-pessimism-and-the-danger-of-false-hope

Why You're Dumb, Sick and Broke: and how to get smart, healthy and rich!—Randy Cage (Hey, Randy, it's free at the OK Library!)
http://www.randygage.com/store/why-youre-dumb-sick-and-broke

Wisdom: from philosophy to neuroscience—Stephen Hall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXFguIjzpdc

WTTG wrote:Why You're Dumb, Sick and Broke: and how to get smart, healthy and rich!—Randy Cage (Hey, Randy, it's free at the OK Library!)
http://www.randygage.com/store/why-youre-dumb-sick-and-broke

I've read this book, and it's a decent one. Sure gives you a good perspective, but at the same time it's a bit spacey and out there at times for me.

Thanks Captain, I tried to choose my prerequisite reading with care (if you get my drift).