Daily Archives: March 6, 2022

Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs

Here are some highlights from this meticulous 2021 book: Like Eddie [Gallagher], [Chris] Kyle claimed to have more sniper kills than any SEAL in history. But by his own telling, he was repeatedly investigated for needless deaths of civilians, and … Continue reading

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Interaction Ritual Chains

Here are some highlights from this influential 2004 book by sociologist Randall Collins: * Eminent thinkers are energy stars. They are highly productive, turning out large amounts of published (and often unpublished work), only some small portion of which becomes … Continue reading

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