“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”
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Valera Notes
10 Feb, 03:49
“If you want your kid high-level admissions, send them 2-3 years Freshman, and forget.”
@valeranotes
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Valera Notes
09 Feb, 15:24
I miss when being good at what you do was the ultimate ‘personal branding’ strategy.
Today, personal branding too often distracts from—or compensates for—professional incompetence.
@valeranotes
Today, personal branding too often distracts from—or compensates for—professional incompetence.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
06 Feb, 05:35
Freshman Offline Interview Series
A very ambitious and well-needed initiative!
Would appreciate if you tag someone we should invite for the first episode under my Linkedin post.
@valeranotes
A very ambitious and well-needed initiative!
Would appreciate if you tag someone we should invite for the first episode under my Linkedin post.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
06 Feb, 04:41
It’s scary realizing you will be 26 in a few months.
My life pace has not been slow in the past years.
I have no regrets.
But, folks, time flies. Don’t waste it.
@valeranotes
My life pace has not been slow in the past years.
I have no regrets.
But, folks, time flies. Don’t waste it.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
04 Feb, 06:31
Sherbek has one of the most inspiring admissions stories I have ever witnessed.
Follow this guy because I guarantee that you will hear more about him in the future.
Sherbek’s blog: @abdurahmonovss
Follow this guy because I guarantee that you will hear more about him in the future.
Sherbek’s blog: @abdurahmonovss
Valera Notes
04 Feb, 06:30
All of the experiences I had during this last month have been great. (More detailed reflection post later, sorry)
I am off to US for my spring semester now.
I do not have many friends, neither do I try to make many, but I am so lucky to have the ones who when they speak of me or my small accomplishments, they smile with honor, sincerity, and wish the best for me. I will be forever grateful for having them and will do my best to be on their side in both good and bad days!
Thank you all and will try to write frequently!
P.s. I will respond my DMs as much as I can till flight takes off or will do once I land. Appreciate your patience and understanding!
I am off to US for my spring semester now.
I do not have many friends, neither do I try to make many, but I am so lucky to have the ones who when they speak of me or my small accomplishments, they smile with honor, sincerity, and wish the best for me. I will be forever grateful for having them and will do my best to be on their side in both good and bad days!
Thank you all and will try to write frequently!
P.s. I will respond my DMs as much as I can till flight takes off or will do once I land. Appreciate your patience and understanding!
Valera Notes
03 Feb, 08:46
⚡️Azizbek’s Comments about Freshman Academy
Few people understand Freshman and our approach as profoundly as Azizbek does.
That made his comments about our work even more special.
Link: https://youtu.be/YJ3Y_mP_vcs?si=WYUjhr6C45yoDCZP&t=2987
Few people understand Freshman and our approach as profoundly as Azizbek does.
That made his comments about our work even more special.
Link: https://youtu.be/YJ3Y_mP_vcs?si=WYUjhr6C45yoDCZP&t=2987
Valera Notes
01 Feb, 09:18
Once in a while, I talk with someone in Singapore who met Freshman students at the Ivy League and other top universities.
"Oh, this kid's a minor celebrity! Everyone knows them,"
I hear at times and then learn the most unhinged and wild stories about our guys.
I don't know what to make of their legendary status reaching the Singapore shores.
@valeranotes
"Oh, this kid's a minor celebrity! Everyone knows them,"
I hear at times and then learn the most unhinged and wild stories about our guys.
I don't know what to make of their legendary status reaching the Singapore shores.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
27 Jan, 18:50
The aesthetics, the space, the people—an evening can feel like reading a transformative book.
Meeting Yale-NUS alumni, especially now in post-grad life, has always been a pleasure.
No matter how far apart life may throw us, our shared memories and the intellectual journey we took ties us back together.
@valeranotes
Meeting Yale-NUS alumni, especially now in post-grad life, has always been a pleasure.
No matter how far apart life may throw us, our shared memories and the intellectual journey we took ties us back together.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
27 Jan, 15:12
On Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is unacceptable. Sure. But also, most of the time, it is unbelievably innocuous.
I used to be somewhat irrationally outspoken before I unfortunately "grew up." So, I received my fair share of internet attacks.
Guess what? None of them, and I mean it, resulted in any real threats in the real world.
Funnily, I even met one of those passionate attackers at a grocery store the next day. Let me say he was a lot more cordial face-to-face.
You see, really dangerous people would almost never signal an attack. Like tigers, they will crawl behind your back. And it is over before you know it.
It is the small animals, and I am not pointing my fingers at anyone, this time. It is they who need to overcompensate by mimicking threats simply because they have little leverage over you.
Moral of the story? Never cyberbully. You automatically lose. It's petty. It's childish. It never works as intended.
And, like in poker, you give away your bad hand.
@valeranotes
Cyberbullying is unacceptable. Sure. But also, most of the time, it is unbelievably innocuous.
I used to be somewhat irrationally outspoken before I unfortunately "grew up." So, I received my fair share of internet attacks.
Guess what? None of them, and I mean it, resulted in any real threats in the real world.
Funnily, I even met one of those passionate attackers at a grocery store the next day. Let me say he was a lot more cordial face-to-face.
You see, really dangerous people would almost never signal an attack. Like tigers, they will crawl behind your back. And it is over before you know it.
It is the small animals, and I am not pointing my fingers at anyone, this time. It is they who need to overcompensate by mimicking threats simply because they have little leverage over you.
Moral of the story? Never cyberbully. You automatically lose. It's petty. It's childish. It never works as intended.
And, like in poker, you give away your bad hand.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
22 Jan, 11:32
“The Light of Generations” by V. Povarinis
An art piece symbolising Freshman’s vision is in Singapore.
@valeranotes
An art piece symbolising Freshman’s vision is in Singapore.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
22 Jan, 06:26
📍Back in Singapore
Da Nang
Dalat
Ho Chi Minh City
Covered 1000+ km across Vietnam with my childhood friends.
It was a good break from the admissions season, but we are back to work.
Updates incoming
@valeranotes
Da Nang
Dalat
Ho Chi Minh City
Covered 1000+ km across Vietnam with my childhood friends.
It was a good break from the admissions season, but we are back to work.
Updates incoming
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
15 Jan, 11:51
⚡️Admissions Season 2025
Hyped for the 2025 season. We have quite a few success stories to post.
We will rework the Admissions Program following last year's curriculum transformation. Same for the Full Support.
We hope to start working with Singapore students and strengthen our efforts in Kazakhstan and China.
Also, we will launch at least one tech product, which is now in the works.
Still traveling across Vietnam with my childhood friends but will return to full capacity at the beginning of next week.
Expect a Freshman Program launch soon.
@valeranotes
Hyped for the 2025 season. We have quite a few success stories to post.
We will rework the Admissions Program following last year's curriculum transformation. Same for the Full Support.
We hope to start working with Singapore students and strengthen our efforts in Kazakhstan and China.
Also, we will launch at least one tech product, which is now in the works.
Still traveling across Vietnam with my childhood friends but will return to full capacity at the beginning of next week.
Expect a Freshman Program launch soon.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
05 Jan, 02:09
😂 How can you even get mad at these guys?
If SATashkent asked for an ad, I could give it for free tbh.
@valeranotes
If SATashkent asked for an ad, I could give it for free tbh.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
04 Jan, 12:28
Big-time nostalgic about working with Kamal (@komoloddon_channel) and Shakhzod (@shakhzodnotes). That entire Full Support group were straight-up beasts! Seeing them re-connect is extra joy.
In general, we have been really lucky to work with talented students but also genuinely nice people who care about each other and their communities. Yeah, the admissions season's slow ending brings out some emotions.
In general, we have been really lucky to work with talented students but also genuinely nice people who care about each other and their communities. Yeah, the admissions season's slow ending brings out some emotions.
Valera Notes
29 Dec, 14:17
🥂Annual Reminder: University deadlines are on January 1st midnight, not December 31st midnight. Enjoy a few hours of New Year's celebrations.
@valeranotes
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Valera Notes
28 Dec, 16:29
⚠️ Stop Using ChatGPT in Personal Statements
It's obvious when you do:
—Overdramatic tone not backed up by specific examples
—Low density of meaning with many words and little substance
—Polished to the point your character does not come through
—Cliche wording, such as "kaleidoscope of experiences," "traditions woven into every stitch," "what started as a small group turned into a vibrant movement," etc.
—Generic metaphors and ideas, such as "seeds grew into a tree," "music is a universal language," etc.
By using ChatGPT, you actively undermine your admissions chances into selective universities, submitting essays that are:
Soulless. Voiceless. Devoid of meaning.
@valeranotes
It's obvious when you do:
—Overdramatic tone not backed up by specific examples
—Low density of meaning with many words and little substance
—Polished to the point your character does not come through
—Cliche wording, such as "kaleidoscope of experiences," "traditions woven into every stitch," "what started as a small group turned into a vibrant movement," etc.
—Generic metaphors and ideas, such as "seeds grew into a tree," "music is a universal language," etc.
By using ChatGPT, you actively undermine your admissions chances into selective universities, submitting essays that are:
Soulless. Voiceless. Devoid of meaning.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
17 Dec, 22:23
"Congratulations on your first rejection! It's always special."
Trust me, I would know after getting 20+ rejections across two years before I got a single acceptance.
Rejections suck, but they can either demotivate you or wake you up and propel you to grow. I prefer the latter.
Unfortunately, I don't have good news for Yale College's students and fans.
We came very close but, unfortunately, fell short this year.
A few more decisions are out soon. And we have a few more acceptances to announce and cover.
Now, back to sleep and, tomorrow, back to meetings.
Work hard and have no expectations. Such is the nature of the process.
@valeranotes
Trust me, I would know after getting 20+ rejections across two years before I got a single acceptance.
Rejections suck, but they can either demotivate you or wake you up and propel you to grow. I prefer the latter.
Unfortunately, I don't have good news for Yale College's students and fans.
We came very close but, unfortunately, fell short this year.
A few more decisions are out soon. And we have a few more acceptances to announce and cover.
Now, back to sleep and, tomorrow, back to meetings.
Work hard and have no expectations. Such is the nature of the process.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
14 Dec, 19:54
⚡️Viral Harvard Acceptance Reaction
Many of you commented that my reaction to Azizbek's acceptance was totally unhinged—ahah, fair enough!
But behind each acceptance I celebrate, I have seen hundreds of rejections, broken dreams, and sleepless nights.
Admissions field is brutal and humbling. It's a rat race. It's painful and anxiety-filled for my students and me by extension.
Even after previous Ivy acceptances, each one remains special. I will never take them for granted. Working with our students, I witness them vulnerable, confused, and hopeful.
They become like my siblings, with all its good and bad. Knowing what it takes, I have to put a ton of pressure on them. It's not always easy, and they may not like me for it in the moment. But that's what they need to grow.
When you watch the video, remember: selective acceptances are an exception, not a rule. For each successful case, there are tears and broken dreams of thousands of deserving students who did not make it.
And yet, even a tiny chance of changing one's life is worth the risk.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDj4M_ftYtL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
@valeranotes
Many of you commented that my reaction to Azizbek's acceptance was totally unhinged—ahah, fair enough!
But behind each acceptance I celebrate, I have seen hundreds of rejections, broken dreams, and sleepless nights.
Admissions field is brutal and humbling. It's a rat race. It's painful and anxiety-filled for my students and me by extension.
Even after previous Ivy acceptances, each one remains special. I will never take them for granted. Working with our students, I witness them vulnerable, confused, and hopeful.
They become like my siblings, with all its good and bad. Knowing what it takes, I have to put a ton of pressure on them. It's not always easy, and they may not like me for it in the moment. But that's what they need to grow.
When you watch the video, remember: selective acceptances are an exception, not a rule. For each successful case, there are tears and broken dreams of thousands of deserving students who did not make it.
And yet, even a tiny chance of changing one's life is worth the risk.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDj4M_ftYtL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
13 Dec, 12:48
⚡️A Harvard Student from the Academic Lyceum of WIUT
No IBs. No A-levels. No APs. Good old SAT 1520 and IELTS 8.0.
It has been a challenging year-long journey, and I am so proud of the personal transformation he has undergone.
@valeranotes
No IBs. No A-levels. No APs. Good old SAT 1520 and IELTS 8.0.
It has been a challenging year-long journey, and I am so proud of the personal transformation he has undergone.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
13 Dec, 04:08
Mishael brought flowers to the office to celebrate today's Ivy League acceptances.
We have put so much on the line this year—our sacrifices, sleepless nights, and ambitious investments stayed out of the spotlight.
Dr. Lyusyena, Sanjar, Sega, Mishael, Alisher, Tais, Lana, Diyorbek, and Meherwan—thank you for delivering this year.
I am so grateful to have a team that pushed me and the Freshman community to our absolute limits.
Early admissions are far from over yet. More decisions are coming. But, as always, no expectations. Silently and methodically working towards a shared goal.
@valeranotes
We have put so much on the line this year—our sacrifices, sleepless nights, and ambitious investments stayed out of the spotlight.
Dr. Lyusyena, Sanjar, Sega, Mishael, Alisher, Tais, Lana, Diyorbek, and Meherwan—thank you for delivering this year.
I am so grateful to have a team that pushed me and the Freshman community to our absolute limits.
Early admissions are far from over yet. More decisions are coming. But, as always, no expectations. Silently and methodically working towards a shared goal.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
12 Dec, 06:51
🥲SAT English Distribution (UPenn’s example)
Stay skeptical when admissions offices claim that “they consider your exam scores in your unique contexts.”
Above is the distribution of SAT scores among UPenn’s admitted students. (Source: Common Data Set).
Evidently, only 5% of admitted students received 699 or lower on the SAT English section.
Who are these 5%? I suspect those are athletes, donors, or students who can compensate with A-levels, IBs, or APs.
Your GPA and SAT is, essentially, the first line of defense:
It is never, and I mean it, the reason why someone gets admitted. But it is surely the cause of why many people’s applications don’t even get to the admissions officers’ tables.
Admissions is brutal. But it is not like we did not know it.
@valeranotes
Stay skeptical when admissions offices claim that “they consider your exam scores in your unique contexts.”
Above is the distribution of SAT scores among UPenn’s admitted students. (Source: Common Data Set).
Evidently, only 5% of admitted students received 699 or lower on the SAT English section.
Who are these 5%? I suspect those are athletes, donors, or students who can compensate with A-levels, IBs, or APs.
Your GPA and SAT is, essentially, the first line of defense:
It is never, and I mean it, the reason why someone gets admitted. But it is surely the cause of why many people’s applications don’t even get to the admissions officers’ tables.
Admissions is brutal. But it is not like we did not know it.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
06 Dec, 13:22
"I just don't perform well on the SAT" are the words that I often hear from students.
Having retaken the SAT five times in 2017, I know how negative self-talk builds up with each attempt.
If you are taking the exam, fall asleep tonight with the mindset that you will give your all tomorrow.
The SAT is the closest experience you have ever had to the American education. Exam preparation equipped you for rigorous undergraduate academics.
Leave for the test center while being curious about what you will learn and excited that you will be challenged.
Hype yourself up. Deliver the best you can. And, as always, have fun!
@valeranotes
Having retaken the SAT five times in 2017, I know how negative self-talk builds up with each attempt.
If you are taking the exam, fall asleep tonight with the mindset that you will give your all tomorrow.
The SAT is the closest experience you have ever had to the American education. Exam preparation equipped you for rigorous undergraduate academics.
Leave for the test center while being curious about what you will learn and excited that you will be challenged.
Hype yourself up. Deliver the best you can. And, as always, have fun!
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
14 Nov, 06:57
Full Support 2024: Two More Slots for RD
Because of limited capacity, Full Support applications took us many weeks, if not months, to process.
I worried about our output as a team to devote dozens of hours working on each case.
As Sega and Mishael assumed full-time positions at Freshman, I feel confident we can take a few more cases.
As such, we have streamlined the review and interview process and will share our decision within 24 hours of your application.
Apply on the website, so our team will start working with you asap:
www.freshman.academy/full-support
Because of limited capacity, Full Support applications took us many weeks, if not months, to process.
I worried about our output as a team to devote dozens of hours working on each case.
As Sega and Mishael assumed full-time positions at Freshman, I feel confident we can take a few more cases.
As such, we have streamlined the review and interview process and will share our decision within 24 hours of your application.
Apply on the website, so our team will start working with you asap:
www.freshman.academy/full-support
Valera Notes
08 Nov, 07:42
Freshman HQ Updates
A Yale-NUS graduate and Freshman's second full-time employee, Mishael arrived in Singapore yesterday.
With our increased capacity, I think of potentially admitting a few more Full Support students for this cycle.
On another note, a member of the Alumni Network is coming to Singapore in November—the office will soon host our first guest.
The next few months will be action-packed and volatile. I hope our vigorous push into Singapore will be worth it.
@valeranotes
A Yale-NUS graduate and Freshman's second full-time employee, Mishael arrived in Singapore yesterday.
With our increased capacity, I think of potentially admitting a few more Full Support students for this cycle.
On another note, a member of the Alumni Network is coming to Singapore in November—the office will soon host our first guest.
The next few months will be action-packed and volatile. I hope our vigorous push into Singapore will be worth it.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
30 Oct, 17:38
😂 Almost exactly six years ago…
We were wilding on that university project.
@valeranotes
We were wilding on that university project.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
14 Oct, 13:28
Home office tour: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBGxXR2ND0t/?igsh=MWcwMnBnbDl5ODBpZg==
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
21 Sep, 06:35
Almost had an emergency landing. But all good now. At my friend’s place already.
A full roster of events planned for the week, after which will be heading back to Singapore.
@valeranotes
A full roster of events planned for the week, after which will be heading back to Singapore.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
20 Sep, 10:24
✈️ Urgent business trip on a two-day notice.
The last few weeks have been rough:
1) Logistics of hiring and boarding a new full-time employee
2) Furnishing the New Office and preparing for the Freshman’s 5th Birthday
3) New Admission Program for 50+ students, sponsored by the Youth Agency
4) Re-building Freshman’s Media team and re-designing the website.
5) Meetings for the Full Support and Admissions Programs. (Lagging on my July Program meetings. But when this happens, I try to compensate with additional meetings).
This is just the tip of the iceberg of all the tasks I had to be engaged in. A bit overwhelming, but I know I can do better.
Invited a personal assistant to help me with these tasks. Excited to see how she will help improve the efficiency of my operation.
Thank you for your patience!
@valeranotes
The last few weeks have been rough:
1) Logistics of hiring and boarding a new full-time employee
2) Furnishing the New Office and preparing for the Freshman’s 5th Birthday
3) New Admission Program for 50+ students, sponsored by the Youth Agency
4) Re-building Freshman’s Media team and re-designing the website.
5) Meetings for the Full Support and Admissions Programs. (Lagging on my July Program meetings. But when this happens, I try to compensate with additional meetings).
This is just the tip of the iceberg of all the tasks I had to be engaged in. A bit overwhelming, but I know I can do better.
Invited a personal assistant to help me with these tasks. Excited to see how she will help improve the efficiency of my operation.
Thank you for your patience!
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
11 Sep, 16:46
Valera Notes
11 Sep, 13:11
⚡️September Consultations
Opened limited consultations in September. In just 45 minutes, you will be surprised how much we can accomplish.
For example, in a 30-minute session today, I shared 30+ edits on one student’s motivational essay.
My consultations will offer a profound analysis of your written pieces—so skip the questions you can Google.
Use our time to bounce off ideas, refine your essays, and receive targeted feedback.
Book here: https://calendly.com/freshman-consultations/valera-arakelyan
@valeranotes
Opened limited consultations in September. In just 45 minutes, you will be surprised how much we can accomplish.
For example, in a 30-minute session today, I shared 30+ edits on one student’s motivational essay.
My consultations will offer a profound analysis of your written pieces—so skip the questions you can Google.
Use our time to bounce off ideas, refine your essays, and receive targeted feedback.
Book here: https://calendly.com/freshman-consultations/valera-arakelyan
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
04 Sep, 18:17
🎉 Freshman’s Singapore Office: Day 1.0
Exciting times ahead!
Freshman Alumni, partners, and teachers will now have a dedicated room whenever they are in Singapore.
And yes, the views might look familiar. I’ve rented a spot in the same building I am lucky to stay with my friends.
But this time, it’s a dedicated and cosy home office for our new Singapore team.
The game is on.
@valeranotes
Exciting times ahead!
Freshman Alumni, partners, and teachers will now have a dedicated room whenever they are in Singapore.
And yes, the views might look familiar. I’ve rented a spot in the same building I am lucky to stay with my friends.
But this time, it’s a dedicated and cosy home office for our new Singapore team.
The game is on.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
03 Sep, 18:03
📈On Score Inflation
In short, the IELTS is meant to measure your English level. Yet, it often estimates your test-taking skills, not representative of your linguistic ability.
I argue that the seeming increase in scores only partially reflects genuine improvement in the command of English.
Muhammad Ali and I agree that enhanced scores reflect the progress in English skills and test-taking domains.
Yet, we seem to disagree on which of these two factors are more or less salient in driving this growth.
Our discussion: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_dYkKDtjGG/?igsh=MXRvcGZtNHN2anN4Ng==
@valeranotes x @alisherposts
In short, the IELTS is meant to measure your English level. Yet, it often estimates your test-taking skills, not representative of your linguistic ability.
I argue that the seeming increase in scores only partially reflects genuine improvement in the command of English.
Muhammad Ali and I agree that enhanced scores reflect the progress in English skills and test-taking domains.
Yet, we seem to disagree on which of these two factors are more or less salient in driving this growth.
Our discussion: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_dYkKDtjGG/?igsh=MXRvcGZtNHN2anN4Ng==
@valeranotes x @alisherposts
Valera Notes
03 Sep, 07:57
🕺My Philosophy Professor Dancing at the Student-Led Show
Neil Mehta has been a legend in and out of the classroom. His teachings are foundational to what Freshman Academy has become today.
2019, the pre-pandemic days, were Yale-NUS’ golden years. Just feel the vibes of our community by following the link to the show!
@valeranotes
Neil Mehta has been a legend in and out of the classroom. His teachings are foundational to what Freshman Academy has become today.
2019, the pre-pandemic days, were Yale-NUS’ golden years. Just feel the vibes of our community by following the link to the show!
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
01 Sep, 14:39
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇿
Let's never take our freedom for granted.
This morning, I had the privilege to meet Mansur, an Uzbek professional in Singapore.
You will likely soon learn more about the fully-fledged Uzbekistan Community in Singapore.
There is an exciting project in the works we are eager to support.
@valeranotes
Let's never take our freedom for granted.
This morning, I had the privilege to meet Mansur, an Uzbek professional in Singapore.
You will likely soon learn more about the fully-fledged Uzbekistan Community in Singapore.
There is an exciting project in the works we are eager to support.
@valeranotes
Valera Notes
29 Aug, 16:09
My Promised Books List
The first four books would not take much toll on your mental state. If anything, they will sway you away from nihilism plaguing the intellectual circles.
The rest of the list is a no-go zone without having an experienced guide helping you navigate the sheer density of provocative ideas and social-matrix-shattering perspectives.
📚Socratic Dialogues, including "Euthyphro," "Meno," "Phaedo," and "Apology."
📚Alain de Botton's The Consolations of Philosophy
📚 Fareed Zakaria's In Defense of a Liberal Education
📚 Michael Walzer's Spheres of Justice: A Defense of Pluralism and Equality
📚 Charles Taylor's The Ethics of Authenticity
📚 Michel Foucault's Discipline and Punish
📚Hannah Arendt's The Human Condition
📚 Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil
And yes, do share this list! Let me know when you cover it.
I have many more titles in store from my six-year academic journey.
@valeranotes
The first four books would not take much toll on your mental state. If anything, they will sway you away from nihilism plaguing the intellectual circles.
The rest of the list is a no-go zone without having an experienced guide helping you navigate the sheer density of provocative ideas and social-matrix-shattering perspectives.
📚Socratic Dialogues, including "Euthyphro," "Meno," "Phaedo," and "Apology."
📚Alain de Botton's The Consolations of Philosophy
📚 Fareed Zakaria's In Defense of a Liberal Education
📚 Michael Walzer's Spheres of Justice: A Defense of Pluralism and Equality
📚 Charles Taylor's The Ethics of Authenticity
📚 Michel Foucault's Discipline and Punish
📚Hannah Arendt's The Human Condition
📚 Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil
And yes, do share this list! Let me know when you cover it.
I have many more titles in store from my six-year academic journey.
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