Surfaces and Essences
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Surfaces and Essences
Douglas Hofstadter and Emmanuel Sander
6 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2013–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
Hofstadter is a wonderful writer and illuminates his topics with much creativity and wonderful analogy.
A great book about how all communication and thought is mediated through metaphor.
Douglas Hofstadter's books in general tend to be very thought-provoking.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Which books have made you a better thinker and problem solver? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: 2018 Summer Reading List? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books are you reading? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book changed your life in 2014? 2014 · 1 recommendation
- My Summer Reading List 2013 · 1 recommendation