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Self DevelopmentAtomic Habits

James Clear · 2016

James Clear's practical system for building good habits through tiny changes.

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Science & CuriositySapiens

Yuval Noah Harari · 2011

Yuval Noah Harari on how Homo sapiens came to rule the world.

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Science & CuriosityA Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking · 1988

Stephen Hawking's classic tour from the Big Bang to black holes, written for everyone.

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AI & TechnologyThe Coming Wave

Mustafa Suleyman · 2023

Mustafa Suleyman on how AI and synthetic biology will reshape power, work and everyday life.

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Self DevelopmentThe Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel · 2020

Morgan Housel on the strange ways people think about wealth and greed.

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