Reading Recap: June 2026

Not a book, but an honorable mention goes to Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV for highlighting the inherent dignity of all people and the values of our human flaws.

The Palestine Laboratory by Antony Loewenstein

An eye-opening account about the Israeli arms and surveillance industry. Perpetual conflict provides a proving ground that is good for business.

Reader Bot by Naomi S. Baron

Following up on her book, Who Wrote This?, Baron examines the pros and cons of AI-as-reader. The book provides a very balanced take and encourages all of us to make our own informed choices.

The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist

Twist shares her experience in philanthropy where shared effort builds independence as opposed to dependance on aid alone. There is enough for all of us if we can adopt a sufficiency mindset and leave behind the common narrative of scarcity.

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