Small Is Beautiful
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Small Is Beautiful
E. F. Schumacher
6 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2009–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
This book will shift your perspective, useful to avoid becoming an a mindless advocate for one school of thought or another.
Schumacher's "Small is beautiful" and "Guide for the perplexed" was the straw finally broke me free of the technocrat worldview.
Completely changed my mind on economics, how it relates to people, and what fulfilling work is. I can't recommend it enough.
Where it comes up
- What's the most radical book you've read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Do you recall any book or course that made a topic finally click? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite non-fiction books of all time? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books. 2009 · 1 recommendation