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“There are naive questions, tedious questions, ill-phrased questions, questions put after inadequate self-criticism. But every question is a cry to understand the world. There is no such thing as a dumb question.”
― The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
― The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
“The Second World War wasn't bad provided you were with nice people.”
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“For many years now I have had the quaint idea that all humans-yes, the whole six billion of them on this planet-are out of their fucking minds.”
― The Road to Tolerance: The Philosophy of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
― The Road to Tolerance: The Philosophy of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
“What Paul says about Peter tells us more about Paul than about Peter”
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“I'm writing a book on magic”, I explain, and I'm asked, “Real magic?” By real magic people mean miracles, thaumaturgical acts, and supernatural powers. “No”, I answer: “Conjuring tricks, not real magic”. Real magic, in other words, refers to the magic that is not real, while the magic that is real, that can actually be done, is not real magic.”
― Net of Magic: Wonders and Deceptions in India
― Net of Magic: Wonders and Deceptions in India
Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
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For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more
LessWrong
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Users of Less Wrong, a community blog dedicated to refining the art of human rationality.
Reading Classics, Chronologically Through the Ages
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This group began with a book called The Well-Educated Mind (TWEM) by Susan Wise Bauer, which is a wonderful guide to “The Great Books.” TWEM presents ...more
Reading Peace
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Reading Peace is a book club exploring topics in mindfulness and Buddhism in daily life in a way that is accessible and relevant to today. We meet o ...more
Read a book from each country
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I thought this would be a good place to collect recommendations for books from various countries. I don't have a formal goal to read a book from each ...more
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