The Beginning of Infinity

It makes a bold claim that we will always be at the beginning of the infinite progress that lies ahead. History has proven again and again that whenever people said all progress has been made, so much more progress unfolds.

on HN, 2017

There are few popular science books more densely packed with original ideas.

on HN, 2019

I've never felt more inspired than when I finished reading this book and reflected on the infinite lengths humankind has to go on technological progress. Overall, it's an incredible argument for optimism about what is possible.

on HN, 2019

_The Beginning of Infinity_ changed my worldview from thinking progress is slowing down or problems in the world are overpowering to a more hopeful one where problems always be there for humans to solve, and that through human activity we can keep making progress.

on HN, 2017

David Deutsch's The Beginning of Infinity definitely changed how I look at skepticism and pessimism in general (a weird take-away, I agree).

on HN, 2022

This book allowed me to embrace a sort of rational optimism in my world view.

on HN, 2019

It talks about the kinds of ideas that lead to progress in human societies and those that lead to stagnation. I believe Deutsch is, in this book, the first philosopher to actually explain why science works as well as it does.

on HN, 2011

The sheer breadth of the ideas covered in this book is breathtaking, and there are some truly mind-bending ideas explored in this book.

on HN, 2018

This book really ignited my love for epistemology in general, and the nature of scientific progress and understanding.

on HN, 2024