Reality is Broken
Jane McGonical is a goddess of gaming. In her book Reality is Broken, she unravels the misconceptions and negative perceptions of gaming. Through research she brilliantly builds a powerful perspective on the psychology happiness and how gaming can save the world. A wonderful thought.
Pronoia
Imagine the universe is actually conspiring for you. Now there is a concept to hold onto to. Check out Rob Brezsny's antidote for the paranoia of reality.