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Welcome to LeanReads – Where Knowledge Meets Clarity. We transform books into short, clear, and meaningful content. Subscribe and make every read count. Website: https://leanreads.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeanReads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lean.reads/ X: https://x.com/Lean_Reads Email: info@leanreads.com Disclaimer: The content shared on LeanReads is for educational and informational purposes only. We do not claim ownership of

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00:25:22

A Journey Into the Hidden Intelligence of Plants |...

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2025/10/31

"Are plants really silent and passive? Or do they communicate, defend themselves, and even remember? 🌱In The Light Eaters (2024), science journalist Zoë Schlanger takes us deep into the hidden lives of plants. From chemical communication to plant memory, from electric signals to cross-species conversations, this book reveals how plants are far more intelligent and dynamic than we ever imagined.In this video, we’ll explore: • How plants communicate using chemicals and vibrations • Why

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00:25:40

A #9 Revealing Look at Medicine’s Hidden Mistakes |...

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2025/10/30

Are the medical practices we trust really based on solid science? In Blind Spots (2024), Dr. Marty Makary—surgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins—reveals how outdated medical advice, cultural pressure, and misinformation have shaped modern healthcare.In this video, we explore the key lessons from the book, including: • How avoiding peanuts actually fueled the peanut allergy epidemic • The hidden dangers of antibiotic overuse and its impact on the microbiome • The cholesterol myth and why fat

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00:20:37

A Book That Redefined Morality | Book Utilitarianism

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2025/10/28

Discover the timeless philosophy of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill, one of the most influential works in moral philosophy. In this video, we explore Mill’s groundbreaking idea that the morality of an action depends on its consequences—and that the best choices are those that maximize happiness for the greatest number.From the famous Trolley Problem to modern debates about justice, freedom, and social responsibility, Mill’s insights continue to shape how we think about ethics today. This book

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00:58:53

The Hidden Cost of a Green Future | Book The Rare...

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2025/10/27

We dream of a green, sustainable future — electric cars gliding silently through clean cities, powered by endless sun and wind.But behind this dream lies another story — one of hidden mines, poisoned rivers, and the silent suffering of people and places we never see.In The Rare Metals War, French journalist Guillaume Pitron reveals the uncomfortable truth: the technologies meant to save our planet are built on foundations that may destroy it.From the polluted fields of Inner Mongolia to the global

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00:18:17

#10 A Journey Into the Strange World of Quantum...

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2025/10/26

What if reality is not what it seems? In Helgoland, physicist Carlo Rovelli takes us deep into the fascinating world of quantum physics, exploring uncertainty, superposition, entanglement, and the relational nature of reality.This review will guide you through the key ideas of Rovelli’s book, from Heisenberg’s breakthrough on a small island in the North Sea, to the philosophical implications that challenge how we think about existence itself.If you’ve ever wondered about Schrödinger’s cat, the

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00:31:55

Discovering the Minds of Animals | Book What Animals...

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2025/10/24

"Do animals think, feel, and love like we do?In Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel, Carl Safina takes us on a journey into the inner lives of elephants, wolves, whales, and more. This book challenges long-held beliefs about the uniqueness of human intelligence and shows us that animals experience loyalty, grief, empathy, and even teaching in ways surprisingly similar to our own.In this video, we explore the key lessons from the book, including: • How wolves cooperate and share with

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00:19:01

#8 Redefining Grief and Loss | Book It’s OK That...

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2025/10/23

Grief is not a problem to be fixed—it’s a natural response to love and loss. In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, therapist Megan Devine challenges society’s misconceptions about grief and shows us how to honor pain instead of rushing to “move on.”In this video, we’ll explore the key lessons from the book: • Why common phrases like “everything happens for a reason” can be harmful • The difference between pain and unnecessary suffering • Practical ways to live with grief and still create meaning in

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00:25:54

A Journey into Simplicity, Spontaneity, and the...

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2025/10/21

Unlock the timeless wisdom of Alan Watts in The Way of Zen. 🌿In this video, we explore the origins of Zen from Taoism and Mahayana Buddhism, and how Zen philosophy helps us live with spontaneity, presence, and inner peace in the modern world.Alan Watts reveals how Zen breaks through illusions created by the mind and teaches us to embrace life as it is—simple, spontaneous, and deeply fulfilling.✨ What you’ll learn in this video: • The roots of Zen in Taoist and Buddhist thought • Why the pursuit

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00:48:15

Why Aristotle Called Humans “Political Animals” |...

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2025/10/20

What makes a society truly good?More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle asked this question — and his answers still shape the way we think about freedom, justice, and the moral purpose of government.In Politics, Aristotle explores how human nature, reason, and community intertwine.He believed that humans are “political animals” — not because we love power, but because we seek meaning in shared life.Through his ideas on virtue, law, class, and the role of the middle class, Aristotle offered a timeless

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00:15:17

#9 The Journey of Cosmosapiens: From Stars to...

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2025/10/19

Who are we, and why are we here? 🌌In this video, we dive into Cosmosapiens (2015) by John Hands — a groundbreaking book that questions the origins of the universe, the emergence of life, and the evolution of human consciousness.Inside this book summary and review, you’ll discover: • Why myths, religion, and science have offered different answers to human origins • The strengths and gaps in the Big Bang theory and Darwin’s natural selection • The six essential conditions for life to exist

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00:27:54

A Galloping History of Humanity | Book The Horse

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2025/10/17

From the battlefields of Alexander the Great to the sweeping conquests of Genghis Khan, from medieval plows to the birth of industry, horses have been the silent engines driving human history. 🐎In The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity (2024), historian Timothy C. Winegard explores the extraordinary role of horses in shaping civilization. This book reveals how horses revolutionized warfare, agriculture, industry, and even urban life—and how they continue to inspire us today.In this video,

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00:17:07

#7 Improve Mental Health with Nutrition | Book Eat to...

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2025/10/16

Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or low mood? 🧠✨What if the solution to better mental health was right on your plate?In today’s LeanReads video, we explore Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety by Dr. Drew Ramsey. This groundbreaking book reveals how nutrition can support your brain, improve mood, and build long-term resilience. From the gut-brain connection to simple food swaps, you’ll discover how eating smarter can help you feel happier and healthier.📖 What you’ll learn in this summary: •

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00:26:00

A Groundbreaking Exploration of Free Will and Human...

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2025/10/14

Have you ever wondered if free will is real—or just an illusion created by the brain? In Free Agents (2023), neuroscientist Kevin J. Mitchell explores one of the deepest questions of philosophy and science: do we truly control our actions, or are we just products of physics and biology?This book takes us on a fascinating journey through evolution, from the earliest life forms to the rise of human consciousness. Mitchell argues that free will is not an illusion, but a biological reality—shaped by

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00:39:45

The Secret Plot That Almost Changed America Forever |...

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2025/10/13

Before he ever took office, Abraham Lincoln was marked for death.In the winter of 1861, a secret Southern network plotted to assassinate the president-elect on his way to Washington.But thanks to detective Allan Pinkerton and the fearless agent Kate Warne, the plan was foiled — and history was forever changed.This is the untold story of The Lincoln Conspiracy:A real-life political thriller filled with spies, secret codes, and the midnight train ride that saved the United States.📖 Based on the book

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00:22:31

#8 Exploring the History of the Universe | Book...

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2025/10/12

Where do we really come from? 🌌In this video, we explore Origin Story (2018) by David Christian — a sweeping history of the universe, from the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago to the rise of human civilization in the Anthropocene.This book connects science, history, and philosophy into one grand narrative: • The birth and death of stars ☀️ • The origins of life on Earth 🌱 • Evolution, extinction, and the rise of humans 🦴 • The agricultural and fossil fuel revolutions 🌾⚡ • The

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00:25:45

Why Our Meals Matter in the Fight Against Climate...

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2025/10/10

What if saving the planet didn’t start with governments or billion-dollar technologies—but with what’s on our plate? 🌍In We Are the Weather (2019), Jonathan Safran Foer explores why humanity struggles to act on climate change and reveals one of the most powerful yet overlooked solutions: reducing animal-based products from our diets, starting with breakfast and lunch.This book isn’t about perfection. It’s about practical action, small changes that add up, and the moral responsibility we hold for

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00:25:20

#6 Turning a Challenge Into a Superpower | Book ADHD 2 0

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2025/10/09

Discover the groundbreaking insights from ADHD 2.0 by Dr. Edward Hallowell and Dr. John Ratey. This book challenges old stereotypes and shows how ADHD is not just a disorder—it’s a unique way of thinking that, when supported correctly, can lead to creativity, innovation, and success.In this video, you’ll learn: • Why the ADHD brain works differently • How ADHD can be a hidden superpower • Practical strategies to thrive with ADHD • Inspiring real-life examples from the book👉 Don’t forget to

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00:19:16

A Journey Into Philosophy for Everyone | Book What...

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2025/10/07

What if everything you know about the world, free will, and even your own mind could be wrong? 🤯In this video, we explore Thomas Nagel’s What Does It All Mean? — a short but powerful introduction to philosophy that raises some of life’s biggest questions: • Is the world real, or just a creation of the mind? • Can we ever truly know the minds of others? • Do we really have free will, or are our choices predetermined? • Where does morality come from, and how should we live?Nagel’s book

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00:11:31

#7 A Journey Through the History of an Impossible...

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2025/10/05

Have you ever wondered if time travel is truly possible? 🚀In this video, we explore James Gleick’s Time Travel (2016), a fascinating book that traces the origins of one of humanity’s most captivating ideas. From H. G. Wells’s The Time Machine to Einstein’s theory of relativity, and from paradoxes like the grandfather paradox to the role of memory and the internet, this book shows us why time travel has captured our imagination for more than a century.📚 Time Travel is not just about science

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00:23:10

A Journey into Britain’s Living Sky | Book A Sky Full...

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2025/10/03

Step into the enchanting world of birds with A Sky Full of Birds by Matt Merritt. 🌿 From breathtaking dawn choruses to mysterious migrations, from legendary myths to the dazzling murmurations of starlings, this book explores the beauty, intelligence, and cultural significance of Britain’s birdlife.In this video, we’ll dive into the key themes of the book: • The fascinating courtship rituals and behaviors of British birds. • The magic of the dawn chorus and the art of birdsong. • Epic

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