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“One of the great philosophers of his time, a remarkably clear thinker and writer, just a great example of how English should be written and just a great voice to have in your head as a result.” source
Neuroscientist and author
Sam Harris
Neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, and Waking Up. Host of the Making Sense podcast and the Waking Up meditation app.
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All Sam Harris book recommendations.
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“Brilliant and written as though by an alien intelligence.” source
№ 03
“There are some very good essays in there that were very influential in philosophy and should be more influential in the culture, generally.” source
№ 04
“I found that, both philosophically and scientifically, it was incredibly deep, while also being extremely accessible.” source
№ 05
“Nick Bostrom's book Superintelligence is extremely interesting and sobering.” source
№ 06
“I highly recommend.” source
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“Steven Pinker is a friend and an occasional mentor.” source
№ 08
“Hitch lived an extraordinarily large life. (Read his memoir, Hitch-22, and marvel.)” source
№ 09
“She has written two luminous books describing her journey, the most recent of which, Infidel, has been an international bestseller for months.” source
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