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Yeah, so I'll admit I skimmed over some of the Principia Mathematica bits...

"Quantum mechanics and experiments with particles have taught us that the world is a continuous, restless swarming of things; a continuous coming to light and disappearance of ephemeral entities... A world of happenings, not of things."

Very readable.

Speeds along nicely, even though little has actually happened so far. I've enjoyed Mantel before, but this seems more readable while maintaining the intellectual rigour. Good stuff.

Neatly laid out, well thought through. Not a fan of the cartoons or cover, but the contents are solid stuff - interesting and readable.

Population growth estimates and basic climate science combining for economic growth speculation that's solid-seeming. As ever, Braudel reads well.

Readable and convincing, despite being (necessarily) heavily speculative. Good stuff.

Continually enlightening, engrossing and thought-provoking. Unlike anything I've read in a long while. Two more books by Calasso ordered and on their way.