In Nexus, Yuval Noah discusses the information, its role, and the rising threat it poses. Remarkably, it took billions of years to name our species Homo sapiens, meaning ‘wise human’. If one thinks and analyses. It seems like debating how well we have lived up to our name. Despite the passage of thousands of years, one can still identify how information has served as the cornerstone of innovation, discovery, and conquest. Being so wise, we still can’t prevent the existential hazards and ecological collapse caused by the misuse of information and power. Drastically, we (Sapiens) empowered ourselves with information.
Review | Great Expectations by Nabeel Saleem
This book effectively highlights the Victorian values of England, including social and moral values. Miss Havisham, a peculiar and appreciated figure, is a suitable character in this book. She was deceived by her wedding, wearing the groom’s dress, having the wedding crown, white gloves, and being left alone. However, she has become an old lady, still wearing the same wedding dress, and has never left the building. The dining table is set with a massive cake, silverware for eating, and her room is covered by multiple curtains.
Review | A Thousand Splendid Suns by Shahque Baloch
Khaled Hosseini’s book not only unmask the sufferings of Mariam or Laila who were kept from schools, forced marriage, domestic abuse, denial of education, and restrictions on movement in Afghanistan, but also exposes today’s customary laws.
Review | The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Nabeel Saleem
Nabeel Saleem’s review of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind blends Dr. Joseph Murphy’s life story with reflections on self-belief, gratitude, forgiveness, and inner peace. Drawing from spiritual and psychological themes, the review emphasizes how our thoughts shape reality and how true success stems from a positive, empowered subconscious mind.
Review | Oliver Twist by Rashid Baloch
In this insightful review, Rashid Baloch explores Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens—unveiling the dark realities of Victorian England and its treatment of orphans and the poor. The review highlights key themes such as exploitation, poverty, and social injustice, while also offering a critical perspective on the novel’s literary complexity
Review | Zero to One by Nabeel Saleem
In this reflective review, Nabeel Saleem dives into Zero to One by Peter Thiel, exploring its powerful lessons on innovation, entrepreneurship, and individuality. Blending insights from the book with real-world examples—from tech giants to street vendors—he emphasizes the value of creating something new, learning from failure, and choosing trustworthy partners in business. With personal anecdotes and thoughtful commentary, this piece reminds readers that the journey to success is never easy—but always worth the effort.
Review | How Democracies Die
“One of the great ironies of how democracies die is that the very defense of democracy is often used as a pretext for its subversion.” In 1930s, Germany was still a democracy where elections were held, newspapers continued to print news as usual, and parliament held its regular meetings. Yet, within a few years, one […]
Review | Fearless: Dark and the Bright Moments by Zaiwer Baqi
Zaiwer Baqi, in her debut to SIT Readers\’ Club, reviews Mehr Abid\’s book, Fearless. Zaiwer is an alumni of SIT and has done her gradaution from University of Karachi in Political Science.
Review: The Kite Runner by Nigar Razzaq Zamurani
Nigar Razzaq Zamurani, in her debut to SIT Readers\’ Club, reviews Khalid Husseini\’s book, The Kite Runner.
Review: The First Muslim by Muhammad Hussain
Muhammad Hussain, in his debut to SIT Readers\’ Club, reviews Lesley Hazleton\’s book, The First Muslim.