Originally Posted by Ele
Did you actually read that entire Galt speech? I read up to that point, then went 'fuck it' and put it down - This was about 7 years ago and I haven't picked it up since.
Definitely a good book for arrogant teens trying to be intellectual.
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Last book I've purchased was Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari, very interesting read.
I read the who speech in one go I think, dunno. I have to admit I liked it. Though I am one for needlessly long speeches as you may know.
Yeah, it's a great book if you want to sound smart without effort.
Originally Posted by Lazors
I'm not here to argue politics, I thought it was a well written and researched book. If you really recommend that book and it's not a snarky retort I'll consider reading it in the future.
It is a good book and I would recommend it if you are willing to challenge your own belief system.
I personally see no point in reading books by people I know I agree with already so perhaps we can make a fair exchange.
Also, if you are a socialist, I don't mind that at all. I don't think I am qualified to actually debate such issues in debt nor do I think that all social ideas are bad.
How are you?
It looks interesting. Might look into it, but it might have to wait a while. Thanks for the suggestion.
Does it require a lot of knowledge on philosophy? I'm not very read up on it, Pirsig made me interested and i have a heavy book lying around.
Does it require a lot of knowledge on philosophy? I'm not very read up on it, Pirsig made me interested and i have a heavy book lying around.
Last edited by Lazors; Apr 12, 2017 at 07:38 PM.
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It requires endurance and the ability to cope with analytically written books in which your entertainment and emotions were no concern for the author.
The philosophical points made are being slapped into your face repeatedly until they are branded on the backside of your skull, don't worry.
The philosophical points made are being slapped into your face repeatedly until they are branded on the backside of your skull, don't worry.
How are you?
I've always disliked reading but I want to actually like to read. Can anyone recommend me a good starting book? Any category really.
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Maybe go with a book about something you're interested in. If you like science, go with richard Dawkins books on science, they're approachable. Siddhartha by Herman Hesse is a tease on buddhism if you're more of a spiritual type. Avoid overly academic books.
If you're looking for story books, Tolkien's Bilbo and Terry Pratchett are probably good to start with. I read most of Dan Brown's books when i was younger. Cheesy adventure books with a lot of baked in mysticism. Maybe something for you.
If you're looking for story books, Tolkien's Bilbo and Terry Pratchett are probably good to start with. I read most of Dan Brown's books when i was younger. Cheesy adventure books with a lot of baked in mysticism. Maybe something for you.
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