Consilience
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Consilience
E.O. Wilson
5 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2016–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
Small book, small words, short sentences but separates the wheat from the chaff of thinking and understanding.
if you're in the mood for a challenging small book, using small words in short sentences then Consilience by E.O. Wilson is hard to beat.
Consilience by W.O Wilson (Nobel Prize winner) is definitely worth a look if you're not too distressed by having your sacred cows butchered.
A small book, with simple sentences and a lot of ideas you won't have thought of.
How to tell BS from things that might be real.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What is the best book you have read with the greatest impact on you? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the best unknown books you have read? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Favorite nonfiction books of 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which books have made you introspect? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What good books have you read lately? 2016 · 1 recommendation