Seeking Wisdom
Peter Bevelin
14 people recommended it in 10 threads, 2011–2019.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Read them, these three books changed my outlook on life in a big way.
What struck me about this book is that it's a summary of insights about how to think better from some of the best thinkers ever (Munger to Twain to Einstein to Feynman).
Thought provoking on a variety of levels - Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin To Munger
Seeking Wisdom is also really, really good. Super approachable and underrated.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Any recommended books on developing mental models? 2017 · 3 recommendations
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- Ask HN: Best book you read in 2011 2011 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Which books teach mental models? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which books have made you introspect? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books have made the biggest impact on your mental models? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the books that changed the perspective of your life? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book changed your life in 2013? 2013 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is the greatest book you've ever read? 2011 · 1 recommendation