A few audiobooks blew me away this year.
RICK RUBIN, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Rick Rubin shares his insights on creativity and the creative process. The legendary music producer explores the importance of stillness, listening, and trusting your intuition, guiding readers on a journey toward a more fulfilling and authentic creative life. Rubin presents the creative act as a lifestyle available to all, encouraging us to embrace our greater purpose within the cosmos.
SALLY NORTON, Toxic Superfoods
Sally Norton reveals the hidden dangers lurking in popular “superfoods.” Oxalate (plant defense mechanisms) overload leads to chronic pain, fatigue, and inflammation. Along with phytates and lectins, oxalates provide yet another key to better understanding the culprits of physical ailments and moving towards optimal health.
YANIS VAROUFAKIS, Techno-Feudalism
Varoufakis argues that capitalism is being supplanted by a new global system, “techno-feudalism,” where power has shifted from traditional capitalists to Big Tech monopolies. These companies dominate markets not by producing goods but by exploiting data, controlling platforms, and monetizing digital interactions, creating unprecedented inequality. The Greek economist offers a critical and incisive analysis of how this shift undermines democracy and reshapes the global economy.
NICK CAVE AND SEAN O’HAGAN, Faith, Hope, and Carnage
Faith, Hope, and Carnage by Nick Cave is a deeply personal exploration of grief, creativity, and spirituality, shaped by his conversations with journalist Seán O’Hagan. Reflecting on the loss of his son, Cave delves into how profound pain transformed his outlook on life, love, and art. The book offers an intimate and philosophical meditation on finding meaning and beauty in the face of suffering.
