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Re:Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? by Dove on Monday October 07, 2024 @05:00AM (#41764057)
Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality is splendid. Some of the most vigorous writing I've ever encountered. I agree, it is highly recommended.
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Re:Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? by killthebuddha on Monday October 07, 2024 @12:26PM (#41767675)
BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD

Edit: On a more serious note, this book actually changed the way I think in a very concrete (and positive) way. The book spurred me to start consciously reflecting on "what about X, specifically, is surprising" and/or "what about X, specifically, is confusing". It's impossible to quantify, but the habit has definitely, definitely, boosted my ability to disentangle complex situations and make better decisions.

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Re:Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? by araes on Monday October 07, 2024 @12:47PM (#41767948)
Skulls for the Throne of Skulls! We march upon the Abyss!

Seriously though. "Codex Chaos" is pretty super sweet, if sweet is skyscraper size demons of the darkness of mankind. Excellent light reading.

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