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The ONLY 20 books you will EVER NEED to read, to get a thorough understanding of the world.
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1. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by @harari_yuval:
Provides an overview of human history and our species' development.
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Provides an overview of human history and our species' development.
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2. "Thinking in Systems: A Primer" by Donella H. Meadows:
Introduces systems thinking and highlights its relevance in understanding complex phenomena and solving problems.
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Introduces systems thinking and highlights its relevance in understanding complex phenomena and solving problems.
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3. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith:
Offers insights into the principles of economics and the functioning of markets.
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Offers insights into the principles of economics and the functioning of markets.
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4. "The Republic" by Plato:
A foundational work of philosophy that delves into concepts of justice, governance, and the ideal society.
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A foundational work of philosophy that delves into concepts of justice, governance, and the ideal society.
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5. "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius:
A collection of philosophical reflections on life, virtue, and the nature of the self.
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A collection of philosophical reflections on life, virtue, and the nature of the self.
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6. "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli:
Explores the nature of power, leadership, and politics.
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Explores the nature of power, leadership, and politics.
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7. "The Art of Happiness" by Dalai Lama XIV and Howard C. Cutler:
Offers insights into the pursuit of happiness, well-being, and the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Offers insights into the pursuit of happiness, well-being, and the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.
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8. "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley:
A dystopian novel that raises questions about society, technology, and human nature.
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A dystopian novel that raises questions about society, technology, and human nature.
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9. "1984" by George Orwell:
Another dystopian classic that examines themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the erosion of individual freedoms.
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Another dystopian classic that examines themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the erosion of individual freedoms.
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10. "The Interpretation of Dreams" by Sigmund Freud:
Introduces Freudian psychoanalysis and explores the workings of the unconscious mind.
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Introduces Freudian psychoanalysis and explores the workings of the unconscious mind.
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I will be giving away 10 sets of these 20 books to 10 lucky winners.
Read till the end to know how.
Read till the end to know how.
11. "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner:
Explores unconventional economic insights and their applications in everyday life.
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Explores unconventional economic insights and their applications in everyday life.
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12. "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin:
Lays out the theory of evolution and its impact on our understanding of biology and the natural world.
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Lays out the theory of evolution and its impact on our understanding of biology and the natural world.
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13. "The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century" by Thomas L. Friedman
Discusses globalization, technology, and their effects on the modern world.
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Discusses globalization, technology, and their effects on the modern world.
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14. "The Selfish Gene" by Richard Dawkins:
Explores the role of genes in evolutionary processes and challenges traditional views of altruism.
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Explores the role of genes in evolutionary processes and challenges traditional views of altruism.
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15. "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking:
Provides an accessible overview of cosmology and the nature of the universe.
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Provides an accessible overview of cosmology and the nature of the universe.
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16. "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" by Malcolm Gladwell:
Examines the factors that contribute to social trends, epidemics, and the spread of ideas.
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Examines the factors that contribute to social trends, epidemics, and the spread of ideas.
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17. "The Innovator's Dilemma" by Clayton M. Christensen:
Examines disruptive innovation and its impact on industries and economies.
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Examines disruptive innovation and its impact on industries and economies.
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18. "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu:
Offers strategic insights applicable to various aspects of life, including warfare, business, and personal success.
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Offers strategic insights applicable to various aspects of life, including warfare, business, and personal success.
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19. "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman:
Explores the dual processes of human thinking and decision-making, highlighting cognitive biases and heuristics.
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Explores the dual processes of human thinking and decision-making, highlighting cognitive biases and heuristics.
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20. "The Singularity Is Near" by Ray Kurzweil:
Explores the concept of technological singularity and the potential future of human civilization.
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Explores the concept of technological singularity and the potential future of human civilization.
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Some books that I have read and found it REALLY hard to not include in the top 20 list.
- "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond
- "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
- "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" by Thomas S. Kuhn
- "The Road to Serfdom" by Friedrich Hayek
- "The Story of Philosophy" by Will Durant
- "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger
- "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl
- "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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- "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond
- "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
- "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" by Thomas S. Kuhn
- "The Road to Serfdom" by Friedrich Hayek
- "The Story of Philosophy" by Will Durant
- "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger
- "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl
- "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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