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Matthew Brown
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"This book is a slog. 1500 pages wtf was she thinking. Just build the railroad already." — Jan 25, 2026 03:10PM
"This book is a slog. 1500 pages wtf was she thinking. Just build the railroad already." — Jan 25, 2026 03:10PM
The forager economy provided most people with more interesting lives than agriculture or industry do. Today, a Chinese factory hand leaves home around seven in the morning, makes her way through polluted streets to a sweatshop, and there
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“In general, we want to take the easy way out, but what makes us happy is doing the thing that’s a little bit difficult.”
― Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again
― Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again
Matthew’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Matthew’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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