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The Discovery of Ignorance — The Scientific Revolution, Progress, and the Rise of Modern Science Explained | Chapter 14 from Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari How did humanity’s embrace of ignorance ignite the Scientific Revolution—and change the world forever? In Chapter 14 of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind , Yuval Noah Harari explains how admitting “we do not know” became the engine of modern science and technology. Watch the full video summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more in-depth, scholarly guides to every chapter! The Birth of Modern Science: Ignorance as Power Unlike ancient cultures that revered ancestral wisdom, the Scientific Revolution was driven by a radical admission of ignorance. Scientists believed progress required endless questioning, experimentation, and a willingness to say, “We don’t know.” This new humility created a feedback loop: new knowledge led to new technologies, which produced more power and resources for research. Ke...

The Sixth Sense — Unlocking Intuitive Genius & Infinite Intelligence | Chapter 14 of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill In the final principle of Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich , we reach the most mystical and transformative step: the Sixth Sense . Described as the “apex of the philosophy,” the sixth sense is your inner connection to Infinite Intelligence, offering flashes of intuition, inspiration, and insight that logic alone cannot explain. Mastering the previous steps—desire, faith, auto-suggestion, and more—prepares you for this ultimate leap into genius and fulfillment. Watch the chapter video above, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for full book breakdowns and academic study guides! The Sixth Sense: Spiritual Apex of Success Hill explains that the sixth sense cannot be taught—only experienced after internalizing all prior principles. It is the invisible bridge between the conscious and subconscious mind, delivering “hunches,” gut feelings, and flashes ...

Distractibility, Dissociation, and the Emotional Roots of Attention: Understanding ADD’s True Nature | Chapter 14 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s in-depth summary of Chapter 14 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. This pivotal chapter reveals why distractibility is not a character flaw or intellectual weakness, but an emotional adaptation—a form of dissociation rooted in early life experiences. Dr. Maté’s insights reshape how we understand, support, and respond to children and adults with ADD. Watch our complete chapter breakdown below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more trauma-informed, psychology-based resources and study guides: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for comprehensive academic summaries and insights into attention, trauma, and child development. Distractibility as Emotional Dissociation, Not Defect Dr. Maté reframes what we commonly call distractibility. Rather than a mere “deficit” in attention, it is often a...