“Deep Survival” by Laurence Gonzales: A riveting exploration of the human psyche in extreme situations

In the book "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why," survival hinges on mental fortitude, exemplified by author Laurence Gonzales' father, a WWII pilot who survived a plane crash through composure, adaptability and training, underscoring the book's thesis that mindset is critical. It tackles that clashes between instinctive emotion and deliberate reasoning can be … Continue reading “Deep Survival” by Laurence Gonzales: A riveting exploration of the human psyche in extreme situations

FLUPOCALYPSE: Over-crowded and under-staffed, American hospitals are not able to handle the flu this season

Despite another year-long propaganda push for flu shots, despite scores of guinea pigs lining up to get injected with this year’s flu vaccine, there has never been so much sickness across the United States. From California to New Jersey, from Illinois to Texas, over-crowded and under-staffed American hospitals are not able to handle the flu this year and … Continue reading FLUPOCALYPSE: Over-crowded and under-staffed, American hospitals are not able to handle the flu this season