Review of Unfinished

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Eunice Kemunto Moraa
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Review of Unfinished

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Unfinished" by John W. Galler.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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When you look at the world today, you'll agree that there is a big problem. Inequality, injustices, and so many other things that can literally drive you crazy are all around us. In his book "Unfinished," John W. Galler critiques capitalism, societal norms, and traditional understandings of consciousness, arguing that capitalism, driven by greed and competition, leads to societal and environmental degradation. In the book, Galler combines perspectives from philosophy, history, politics, metaphysics, and quantum physics to analyze modern human behavior and why it has degraded so much. The book advocates for a mental shift towards clarity and self-discovery to limit the degradation of society. By developing mental capacity and engaging in reflective practices, the author says that individuals can move beyond superficial aspects of life and achieve deeper understanding and fulfillment. Grab a copy to learn more.

I think that the perspective shared by the author in the book is reasonable. I share the same school of thought with him on most things discussed in the book. For example, his point on society's reliance on leaders reflecting an oppressive compliance concept (he explains that independent thinking negates the need for traditional leadership) is reasonable. I agree that true awareness can only be achieved by living in the present moment, which is what Galler asserts when he explores the nature of consciousness. I agree with how the book advocates for embracing the present and recognizing the limits of human control, and it does so by drawing on various amazing philosophical traditions to support his arguments.

The concept that sounded controversial to me was the one about the role of religion in supporting capitalist structures. Galler argued that religious teachings often exploit personal insecurities and fears, which sounds like an extreme take but is actually true. The author calls for a rejection of these dogmas in favor of true spirituality, which recognizes the inherent value of consciousness. I support the book's proposal of a radical reset of the global financial and social systems to address inequalities and environmental damage caused by capitalism. Overall, "Unfinished" is an amazing book, and I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I don't see any reasons to rate it lower, and I highly recommend it if you share the same views. The book was exceptionally well edited and proofread.

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I totally agree with the author speaking about how greed in capitalism can lead to environmental degradation. I thank the reviewer for this great review.
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Unfinished by John W. Galler critiques capitalism and societal norms, arguing that greed and competition lead to societal and environmental degradation. The book combines philosophy, history, politics, metaphysics, and quantum physics to analyze modern human behavior, advocating for a mental shift towards clarity and self-discovery to improve society.
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Post by Idris Alooma »

The review of "Unfinished" is quite positive and suggests that the book tackles important issues related to inequality, capitalism, and human consciousness. The reviewer agrees with the author's perspective and finds the arguments reasonable. They appreciate the book's call for self-discovery and mental clarity to combat societal degradation. While they find some concepts, like the role of religion, controversial, they overall support the book's proposals for a radical reset of systems. The review rates "Unfinished" 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommends it for readers who share similar views. Dynamic relationships, felt nuanced and realistic.
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