Ascent of Man
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Ascent of Man
Jacob Bronowski
5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2014–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
Even more than Cosmos I regard The Ascent of Man as the documentary series that had the biggest impact on me - I was probably only 8 when it was shown on the BBC, but I can still remember watching it, particularly this:
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What are the best books you've ever read? 2024 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Alan Kay's reading list 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Alan Kay's Reading List 2014 · 1 recommendation