Robert Wright

La esencia del budismo encierra una sencilla afirmación: sufrimos y hacemos sufrir a otros porque no somos capaces de ver el mundo tal y como es. Pero en la esencia de la práctica meditativa budista late una promesa radical: que es posible aprender a percibir el mundo, incluidos nosotros mismos, con mayor claridad y lograr asi una felicidad profunda y sostenible. Basandose en los estudios de neurociencia y psicologia mas vanguardistas, y respaldado por su aguda comprension de la evolucion humana, Robert Wright explica por que el sendero budista que conduce a la verdad y a la transformacion interior es el mismo que lleva a la felicidad. Este libro innovador conjuga el rigor cientifco con la sabiduria espiritual y la comprension de la mente humana, y nos enseña una nueva manera de vivir libres de las garras de la ansiedad, la culpa y el odio.

Muchas personas, en particular los científicos, creen que cuanto más comprensible nos parece el universo, menos sentido le encontramos. Robert Wright no se cuenta entre ellos, pues la tesis de este libro apunta que tanto la evolucion biologica como la historia humana siguen una direccion determinada. En el explica la creciente complejidad de la evolucion biologica, tecnologica y social de la especie humana, y se propone dilucidar si la vida avanza hacia un fin concreto. Desde las sociedades de cazadores-recolectores de America, pasando por los reinos africanos y la tecnologia china, Wright examina como hemos llegado a la actualidad, y aporta una via de orientacion al nuevo milenio. La clave esta en que la vida puede observarse desde el punto de vista de la teoria de juegos (la logica de suma cero y suma no nula): del mismo modo en que en algunos juegos el triunfo de un jugador no supone la derrota de los demas jugadores, la vida nos enseña que de la acumulacion de juegos nace la complejidad social y la globalizacion. Wright guarda un as en la manga: si la implacable logica de juegos señalaba desde los origenes del hombre hacia la vida actual, entonces el destino desafia al caos mundial con una prueba de imaginacion. El destino de nuestra especie es elegir... Como protagonistas que somos, no podemos eludir sus consecuencias, afirma, e insta al lector a reflexionar.

La esencia del budismo encierra una sencilla afirmación: sufrimos y hacemos sufrir a otros porque no somos capaces de ver el mundo tal y como es.Pero en la esencia de la práctica meditativa budista late una promesa radical: que es posible aprender a percibir el mundo, incluidos nosotros mismos, con mayor claridad y lograr asi una felicidad profunda y sostenible.Basandose en los estudios de neurociencia y psicologia mas vanguardistas, y respaldado por su aguda comprension de la evolucion humana, Robert Wright explica por que el sendero budista que conduce a la verdad y a la transformacion interior es el mismo que lleva a la felicidad.Este libro innovador conjuga el rigor cientifco con la sabiduria espiritual y la comprension de la mente humana, y nos enseña una nueva manera de vivir libres de las garras de la ansiedad, la culpa y el odio.

Obra finalista del Premio Pulitzer en la categoría de Ensayo, La evolución de dios es un libro que no dejará a ningún lector indiferente. Robert Wright analiza desde la antropología, la arqueología, la teologia y la psicologia evolutiva los elementos comunes que han marcado la evolucion de las religiones (centrando sus esfuerzos especialmente en las religiones mayoritarias contemporaneas: judaismo, cristianismo e islamismo). Planteado desde la mas absoluta ambicion, Wright produce un ensayo de divulgacion que ofrece un brillante acercamiento a la evolucion de la figura de Dios a traves de las diferentes culturas y momentos historicos e incluso se atreve a plantear cual sera el siguiente paso en esa evolucion que sigue en marcha.

RESUMEN COMPLETO: POR QUE EL BUDISMO ES VERDAD (WHY BUDDHISM IS TRUE) - BASADO EN EL LIBRO DE ROBERT WRIGHTQuieres saber las respuestas a estas preguntas basadas en el libro?¿Por Qué Actuamos A Través De Las Emociones Y No A Traves De La Razon?¿Estamos En Control De Nuestros Cuerpos Y Mentes?¿Por Que La Evolucion Es Responsable De Muchos Delirios En El Cerebro Humano?¿Podemos Confiar En Lo Que Perciben Nuestros Cerebros?¿Como Entender La Filosofia Budista Y Practicar La Meditacion?¿Que Es La Felicidad Y Como Podemos Hacerla Una Realidad?Entonces adquiere este resumen y descubrelo!-ACERCA DEL LIBRO ORIGINALUna cantidad increible e inesperada de nuevas investigaciones sugiere que incluso los conceptos mas misticos del budismo podrian ser objetivamente confirmados por la ciencia moderna. Por lo tanto, esta lectura ofrece una busqueda teorica de las doctrinas y actividades meditativas del budismo que se compagina con la disciplina cientifica de la actualidad.-ACERCA DE ROBERT WRIGHT: EL AUTOR DEL LIBRO ORIGINALRobert Wright es periodista y escritor con numerosas publicaciones bajo su pluma en The New Yorker y Atlantic. Ha sido profesor en la Universidad de Pensilvania y la Universidad de Princeton y ha impartido un seminario teologico en la ciudad de Nueva York. En 2009 fue preseleccionado para el Premio Pulitzer gracias a su libro La evolucion de Dios.-ACERCA DE LIBROS MAESTROSLOS LIBROS SON MAESTROS. Pueden guiar lo que hacemos en nuestras vidas y como lo hacemos. Muchos de nosotros amamos los libros mientras los leemos y hasta resuenan con nosotros algunas semanas despues, pero luego de 2 años no podemos recordar si lo hemos leido o no. Y eso no esta bien. Recordamos que, en el momento, aquel libro significo mucho para nosotros.¿Por que es que tiempo despues nos hemos olvidado de todo?Este resumen toma las ideas mas importantes del libro original.

For centuries, faithful followers of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have looked to their holy texts for spiritual guidance, social and political mandates, and answers to mans burning questions about the workings of the universe. But what if these believers have been overlooking the most important message in their Scriptures?In THE EVOLUTION OF GOD, bestselling author Robert Wright finds a kind of hidden code in the Bible and the Koran. Read closely, he says, these texts reveal the key to harmony among the Abrahamic faiths, and thus to a peaceful world - nothing less than the salvation of humankind. THE EVOLUTION OF GOD explains why spirituality has a role today, why science affirms the validity of the religious quest, and why the future will hold harmony instead of religious extremism.If there is an author capable of giving us a revolutionary, enlightening re-reading of the Scriptures, it is Robert Wright. He has written acclaimed and influential books on the evolution of our minds and our history. Now he tackles the evolution of God.

Fighting aliens, wild humans, and falling in love . . . just a normal day. Cassie and Rose fought to escape their homeworld of Ecstasy. Following a perilous trip across the stars they awaken the other humans on their ship, ready to start a new life on Earth. Theyve barely begun this new life when another threat surfaces, and with the help of new allies, they are once again fighting for their lives, their happiness and Earths future generations.

In the enchanted realms of Heaven and Hell, a prophecy unfolds, predicting the arrival of a child destined to bring the forces of light and dark together. Picture this: our extraordinary teen now on a wild journey, chased by minions from both Heaven and Hell!As ancient prophecies mess with the concept of good and evil, our young heroine has to tiptoe through a world hanging on the edge. The fate of all is hanging by a thread.Angel discovers hidden powers, tapping into their celestial heritage. But beware! Danger is lurking everywhere. Heavens crew wants to bottle up their purity, while Hells squad is all about unleashing the chaos within.Get ready for a saga of destiny and choices where friends might just be enemies, and the true meaning of unity is up for the ultimate test. Will Angel rock the prophecy, bringing in a new era of celestial harmony? Or will the power-hungry minions mess things up and throw the realms into chaos forever?Join us on a journey where celestial powers collide, and the fate of worlds is basically in the hands of a teen caught between Heaven and Hell. Lucifers Daughter is a paranormal adventure that dives deep into courage, flirts with darkness, and sees the transformative power of destiny.

Embark on an enchanting journey through a captivating reimagining of the classic Snow White fairy tale. In this spellbinding twist, meet our daring heroines:Snow White, her lips stained a deep crimson and her hair as dark as the midnight sky, is no ordinary beautyshe is a vampire. Possessing a soul, she defies the shadows, able to stroll beneath the suns golden rays.Red Riding Hood, once known for her crimson cape, now roams the enchanted woods as a fierce vegan werewolf. Her loyalty to the forest and its inhabitants rivals her insatiable thirst for adventure.Cinderella, far from the typical damsel, learns to use her magical prowess as a novice witch. Her spells may be unpracticed, and her confidence shaky, but her journey is one of self-discovery and untapped potential.In this rollicking adventure, these three extraordinary young women join forces, weaving together their unique talents in a quest that unfolds the age-old battle between good and evil. As they navigate a world where danger lurks around every corner, the trio discovers that true love can blossom in the most unexpected places. But with malevolent forces closing in, will they survive long enough to claim their own happily ever after?Brimming with magic, courage, and unexpected alliances, Red Snow: A Twisted Fairy Tale is a riveting tale that transports readers into a realm where fairy tales are reshaped, and the heroines redefine their destinies.

Dede and her charges stumble on the way home when they meet a strange cat with an agenda all his own. But luckily for Dede a new friend and a ship full of long-lost ghosts step in to guide her back onto her true path. Now, if they could only get home before the next stinky diaper change, everyone would be happy.

Outside, thats where the danger lay, not with some child. Not that any zombie could get through the razor wire surrounding the camp, but the captain wasnt one to take chances. Besides, there might be a few aliens left from the unit they had destroyed. - From Extinction Effect: Zombie RunIn a land overrun with zombies, aliens, and killer rabbits, Tanya finds herself in the middle of a child army. All the while her friend, Bo Jangles, scours the land looking for her.This second book in the Extinction Effect series, follows the continuing adventures of Tanya and Bo Jangles as they struggle to survive in their new world.

Sin isA dragon.A bounty hunter.A woman with two men in her life. One that shatters her heart. One who sweeps in and turns her world upside down. Is he here to pick up the pieces? Whats a dragon to do when she doesnt know who to trust?In a dystopian world ruled by fairies, dragons are not among the favored. Theyre seen as little better than the humans kept as slaves. Sin is now forced into taking on a bounty. She must hunt down a creature that kills with sex. Her life is in chaos as old friends turn into enemies and strangers turn into friends.Among his fans, Robert Wright Jr. is known for his YA and childrens adventures featuring strong female characters. This is his first foray into the world of adult paranormal romance. It wont be the last!. . . Lustful Sin is the first in a new supernatural series with exceptional world-building. It combines the common conventions of crypto creatures like vampires and werewolves but shows them in a new light. . . . This highly erotic adventure features a strong female protagonist with a warm heart and an HBIC attitude. Lovers of all things supernatural and sizzling will not be able to put it down. - Chanticleer Book Reviews

Cassie lived on the cloudy, rainy planet of Ecstasy where nothing exciting happened. Then her parents turn up dead and an abusive uncle (along with her loving cousin) come to live with her. Thats when all the strange things start happening in Cassies life. Desperate to escape her uncle, Cassie and her cousin run to the one place that will afford her an escape away from those that hunt her. Leaving home turns out to be even more of an adventure than Cassie and Rose bargained for as that is when life really gets strange. Of course, its not anything a girl who can talk to ghosts and manifest fears out of peoples minds cant handle. Right?

The emotional climax to Ceris story! With her sister kidnapped and her parents injured, Ceri must take charge and act like a true princess to save the day. Her new adventure takes her to the Others world and beyond to help her baby sister. With the help of old friends and new, she is out to even some scores.

Les questions abordées dans cet ouvrage touchent à tout ce qui est au cœur de la vie et de la conduite humaines : amour, sexe (les hommes et/ou les femmes sont-ils réellement faits pour la monogamie

In his bestselling The Moral Animal, Robert Wright applied the principles of evolutionary biology to the study of the human mind. Now Wright attempts something even more ambitious: explaining the direction of evolution and human history-and discerning where history will lead us next. In Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny, Wright asserts that, ever since the primordial ooze, life has followed a basic pattern. Organisms and human societies alike have grown more complex by mastering the challenges of internal cooperation. Wright's narrative ranges from fossilized bacteria to vampire bats, from stone-age villages to the World Trade Organization, uncovering such surprises as the benefits of barbarian hordes and the useful stability of feudalism. Here is history endowed with moral significance-a way of looking at our biological and cultural evolution that suggests, refreshingly, that human morality has improved over time, and that our instinct to discover meaning may itself serve a higher purpose. Insightful, witty, profound, Nonzero offers breathtaking implications for what we believe and how we adapt to technology's ongoing transformation of the world.

Lubelles moving to a new home. The big old yellow house is full of magic and adventure. What else? A monster under the bed!?!

Ceri woke from a strange dream into a nightmare. Her dreams were of goblins, dragons and three evil sisters, oh my. Now awake in Bellingham, she finds out that dreams are sometimes real and can follow you into reality. Here her normal life is thrown out the door and she meets new friends, fights new enemies and learns once again that you can always discover new things about your family. In the end, she fights for those she loves and longs for the days of being a normal teenager once more.

Humans went out of their way to massacre their fellow man over differences in the color of skin, religion, and politics. We were supposed to be the generation that saved the planet and humanity for ourselves and our children. Unfortunately, we were never given the chance.Envious eyes looked upon Earth from our nearest neighbor, Alpha Centauri. Eyes that had decided we werent killing ourselves off fast enough. Eyes that had taken matters into their own hands on the day they tried to kill humanity. They miscalculated . . .Fifteen-year-old Tanyas life was turned upside down on "The Day". Now, shes found a reason to fight but will she win?