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| To the modern reader, the name of this book is likely to mislead. It does not at all compromise with atheists or those who approach the Divine in an abstract way. As in classical Christendom, "meditation" here refers to imaginative thinking about the...more | |
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| Because of the title, people might expect this to be an exceptionally pleasurable book to read. That may be stretching things a bit. It is an easy enough read, and Prof. Jacobs has a nice turn of phrase, but it is not exceptional or even meant to be...more | |
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
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The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone---Especially Ourselves
by Dan Ariely
read in October, 2012
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| This is very valuable insight into one of the most important matters in human life. If it is described better elsewhere - or even described elsewhere at all - I am unaware of it. Recommended for humans and all who interact with humans. | |
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| I only learned of this book a few years ago, probably because I have never lived in an English-speaking country. It was a bit weird reading it, because some of the more sci-fi world-building part was disturbingly similar to what I had come up with so...more | |
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Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else
by Geoff Colvin
read in September, 2012
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| Most people think they don't have a chance at greatness because they lack the special inborn talent that only a few lucky souls are given. Colvin argues convincingly that this is not the case. Rather, we don't have a chance at greatness because we do...more | |
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