How to Think More About Sex by Alain de Botton Summary
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Alain de Botton's philosophical exploration challenges our awkward relationship with sexuality. This controversial 2012 release sparked heated debates about pornography, monogamy, and desire. Ever wondered why good sex requires better thinking? De Botton's School of Life series offers a refreshingly intellectual path to bedroom wisdom.
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Points clés
The Strange Predicament of Being Human and Sexual
We all pretend to be normal, but here's the uncomfortable truth: every single one of us is a sexual deviant in our own peculiar way. Behind closed doors, in the privacy of our minds, we harbor desires that would shock even our closest friends. The person sitting across from you on the subway, the colleague in the next cubicle, your own parents-all carry secret fantasies and anxieties about sex that contradict the composed faces they show the world. What if our fundamental error is expecting sex to be straightforward at all? What if the real problem is that we've convinced ourselves there's a "normal" way to experience desire, when in reality, sexuality is inherently messy, contradictory, and impossible to tame? Unlike books promising better technique or more intense orgasms, this exploration asks a more fundamental question: why does sex matter so profoundly in the first place? Why does it cause such exquisite pleasure and such devastating pain? The answer reveals something essential about human nature that we've spent centuries trying to ignore.
The Deep Psychology of Physical Intimacy and What We Truly Desire
The Hidden Meaning Behind Attraction and Desire
The Collision of Love and Lust, and the Pain of Rejection
When Desire Dies at Home and the Digital Trap
The Impossible Mathematics of Fidelity
Embracing the Beautiful Mess
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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