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The Marriage of Science and Empire — Exploration, Conquest, and the Dual Legacy of Modernity Explained | Chapter 15 from Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari How did scientific discovery and imperial conquest become so deeply entangled? In Chapter 15 of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind , Yuval Noah Harari reveals how the ambitions of European empires were inseparable from the progress of modern science. Watch the complete chapter summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for academic breakdowns of every Sapiens chapter! Science, Empire, and the Race to Conquer the World Harari begins with Captain James Cook’s famed expedition, which advanced astronomy and enabled British colonization. Scientific voyages were bankrolled by empires eager for territorial claims, economic gain, and “knowledge as power.” Scientific experiments—like treatments for scurvy—had immediate benefits for empire building. Key Topics in Chapter 15 Empire Funding for Science: European navies...

How to Outwit the Six Ghosts of Fear — Mastering Mindset for Ultimate Success | Chapter 15 of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill In the final and most liberating chapter of Think and Grow Rich , Napoleon Hill tackles the silent saboteurs that block wealth, happiness, and fulfillment: the six ghosts of fear . These basic fears—poverty, criticism, ill health, loss of love, old age, and death—operate invisibly in our subconscious, often disguised as indecision and doubt. Hill’s closing message is clear: before you can achieve any form of riches, you must first conquer fear and master your own mind. Watch the final chapter video above, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for the complete series and more academic book summaries! The Six Basic Fears That Sabotage Success Fear of poverty : The most destructive emotional force, paralyzing creativity, self-control, and ambition. Fear of criticism : Causes hesitation and kills bold action. Fear of ill health : Breeds worr...

Hyperactivity, Lethargy, and the Shame Cycle in ADD: Understanding the Pendulum Effect | Chapter 15 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s in-depth summary of Chapter 15 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. In this insightful chapter, Dr. Maté uncovers the neurobiological and emotional roots behind two common—but misunderstood—symptoms of ADD: hyperactivity and lethargy. Far from being opposites, these states are linked in a cycle fueled by nervous system dysregulation, early emotional pain, and chronic shame. Watch our full chapter breakdown below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more trauma-informed, neuroscience-based guides and practical tools for healing: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for evidence-based summaries and psychology resources on attention, trauma, and emotional development. The Pendulum of Hyperactivity and Lethargy Dr. Maté explains that what appear to be contradictory symptoms—hyperactivity and lethargy—are in ...