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“Terrorists are like a fly that tries to destroy a china shop. The fly is so weak that it cannot budge even a single teacup. So it finds a bull, gets inside its ear and starts buzzing. The bull goes wild with fear and anger, and destroys the china shop. (p.21)”
― Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
― Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
“Climbing Mount Everest is more satisfying than standing at the top; flirting and foreplay are more exciting than having an orgasm; and conducting groundbreaking lab experiments is more interesting than receiving praise and prizes.”
― Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
― Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
“The greatest scientific discovery was the discovery of ignorance.”
― Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
― Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
“For the first time in history, more people die today from eating too much than from eating too little; more people die from old age than from infectious diseases; and more people commit suicide than are killed by soldiers, terrorists and criminals combined.”
― Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
― Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
“When Epicurus defined happiness as the supreme good, he warned his disciples that it is hard work to be happy. Material achievements alone will not satisfy us for long. Indeed, the blind pursuit of money, fame and pleasure will only make us miserable. Epicurus recommended, for example, to eat and drink in moderation, and to curb one’s sexual appetites. In the long run, a deep friendship will make us more content than a frenzied orgy. Epicurus”
― Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
― Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
Alex’s 2024 Year in Books
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323 books
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202 books
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189 books
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1,327 books
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240 books
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140 books
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1,069 books
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70 friends
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