Scrivium - Great Books in 5min 2.4.1

Scrivium offers a unique approach to literary engagement, enabling users to explore the insights of Plato, Emerson, Jane Austen, and other renowned thinkers, writers, and leaders within a brief five-minute format. Its design aims to foster intellectual growth through an engaging and efficient platform.

Interactive engagement with the world’s most influential figures

• Great Leaders: Napoleon, Elizabeth I, Walt Disney, Orison Marden, Marcus Aurelius, Alexander Hamilton, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Andrew Carnegie, Abraham Lincoln, Julius Caesar
• Great Writers: Ray Bradbury, T.S. Eliot, Homer, William Shakespeare, L.M. Montgomery, Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, Rainer Maria Rilke, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, George Orwell, Jane Austen
• Great Thinkers: Will Durant, Aristotle, Carl Jung, Maria Popova, Plato, Søren Kierkegaard, Charlie Munger, Friedrich Nietzsche, William James
• Great Sages: Epictetus, C.S. Lewis, Khalil Gibran, D.T. Suzuki, Papaji, Ramana Maharshi, Rabbi Heschel, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, St. Augustine, Ibn Arabi, Rumi, Joseph Campbell

Enhance your understanding and intellectual capacity

Designed to cultivate a well-rounded and grounded perspective, Scrivium emphasizes active engagement with knowledge. Research indicates that just ten minutes of focused learning can be more impactful than an hour of passive reading.

Develop wisdom and rhetorical skill

The most influential individuals throughout history were dedicated learners—annotating texts, imitating passages, and journaling regularly. Scrivium facilitates similar practices to nurture your wisdom and eloquence.

Surround yourself with great minds

As the saying goes, you are the average of your five closest influences. Through Scrivium's daily content featuring eminent thinkers and leaders, users can engage in continuous learning from the greatest minds in history.

Transformative and engaging experience

Following Adler’s insight that the value of a book lies in its ability to affect the reader rather than the number of books consumed, Scrivium's episodes aim to deliver profound personal insights that resonate deeply.

Join a community of learners

• "I’ve committed to a Scrivium episode daily for months; I’m genuinely captivated." ~ Leila
• "My worldview has expanded considerably. I would never have been exposed to these works otherwise." ~ Kris
• "It has transformed my perspective on reading itself." ~ India

Thematic Paths

Scrivium provides hundreds of free episodes organized into six thematic pathways:

• Path of Athena: Explore Greek mythology, philosophy, and history
• Path of Kahlo: Cultivate authentic self-expression
• Path of Leila: Reflect on yourself through autobiographical writing
• Path of Angelou: Engage in deep reading and writing to develop eloquence
• Path of Kali: Confront mortality and embrace fearless living
• Path of Janaka: Learn leadership from historical figures

Join thousands seeking intellectual growth through Scrivium.

Our Mission Statement

Our goal is to transform classic literature into engaging experiences akin to language-learning apps. Given that casual digital media continues to outpace traditional forms in popularity—including less substantive content—our approach seeks to elevate humanity by making great books accessible through playful formats. For inquiries or support, contact us at [email protected].

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