On My Shelf
I'm always reading multiple books at once. Here's what's currently on my desk, plus recent reads worth your time.
Currently Reading
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War and Peace
The greatest novel ever written. Epic in scope, intimate in detail, timeless in its insights about human nature.
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India: 5000 Years of History on the Subcontinent
A sweeping, comprehensive history of the Indian subcontinent from ancient times to the present day.
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
The foundational text on AI safety. Essential reading as we race toward artificial superintelligence.
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Bullshit Jobs
Why do so many people feel their work is meaningless? Graeber's answer is both disturbing and liberating.
Recently Finished
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Cryptonomicon
A sprawling epic weaving together WWII codebreakers and modern-day data havens. Brilliant, dense, unforgettable.
To Read
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Home in the World
Nobel laureate Sen's memoir exploring identity, economics, and the meaning of home across cultures and continents.
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Cosmos
Sagan's poetic meditation on our place in the universe. Science writing at its most beautiful and inspiring.
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The Price of Time
A sweeping history of interest rates and their profound impact on civilization, markets, and power.
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Philosophy and Life: Exploring the Great Questions of How to Live
Grayling's accessible guide to philosophy's most important questions about how to live a good life.