Ideas
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Ideas
Peter Watson
4 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2017–2019.
What people on Hacker News said
Highly recommend Ideas: A History. It’s denser, a little drier but definitely far superior to Sapiens.
If you enjoyed this then I highly recommend Ideas: A History by Peter Watson, a far superior book in my opinion.
Has a little less about historical events and more on the ideas that shaped humanity. The part on early human development is also fascinating.
Gives a comprehensive account of the ideas and technologies that have shaped humanity "from fire to Freud".
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: 2018 Summer Reading List? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Summer Reading List 2017 · 1 recommendation