Set of Books: The Red Pill. Look the Truth in the Eye / The Red Pill 2. The Whole Truth About Success / Trinity. Be More Than Yourself

“The Red Pill. Look the Truth in the Eye!” is a book that explains how the human brain works and what the mind is, in accessible language. Without an overload of terminology, the author talks about the nature of consciousness—briefly, clearly, and with humor. Why do we often underestimate our own abilities, distort the way we perceive the world and other people—and why is it so hard for many to understand themselves today? The answers are offered in “The Red Pill.” Drawing on the imagery of the Wachowskis’ “The Matrix,” Andrey Kurpatov explains how some people are able to influence the consciousness of others, how a person comes to happiness, and what lies behind that concept. The book includes examples and research data from neurophysiology, neurobiology, and medicine, and also offers practical guidance: how to manage your attention and thinking, free yourself from imposed patterns, and show your individuality.

“The Red Pill-2. The Whole Truth about Success” is a popular science continuation about self-development and the psychology of success from Andrey Kurpatov’s series “The Academy of Meaning.” The author analyzes popular questions such as “how to outsmart the brain,” “how to become cool,” “how to beat laziness,” and “how to find your purpose,” and shows that their popularity is a sign of a dangerous illusion: the expectation of an easy result. Kurpatov emphasizes that the brain cannot be “tricked”—it can only be set up with the right conditions so that it works productively. Real “coolness” is not measured by money or fame, but by the ability to unlock intellectual potential and live with dignity. And the search for a “special purpose” often serves as a justification for inactivity and unwillingness to take responsibility. In the second part, the author develops these ideas, describes a more coherent picture of the world and of a person’s inner structure, and offers knowledge and tools that help achieve results in reality—not in dreams of quick wins.

“The Trinity. Be More Than Yourself” is devoted to why people sometimes behave illogically and unpredictably: you make arrangements, communicate normally, and in the end the person acts differently—and is still convinced they’re right. The author explains this through differences in thinking types and identifies three groups—“reflectors,” “constructors,” and “centrists”—who, due to features of neurophysiology, perceive situations differently and react to them in different ways. The book helps you better understand the motives of those around you, build more effective interactions with them, and develop a more universal style of thinking.