Science & Systems

4 summaryies connected by the science & systems theme.

Psychology & Behavior 9 Philosophy & Meaning 10 History & Society 8 Economics & Finance 6 Business & Innovation 3

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A Short History of Nearly Everything

by Bill Bryson

How scientists figured out everything we know about the universe, Earth, and life — told with warmth, wit, and genuine wonder.

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Science & Systems History & Society

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The Selfish Gene

by Richard Dawkins

Selection favors replicators (genes) via the bodies they build (organisms), explaining altruism and conflict through inclusive fitness and game theory.

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Factfulness

by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund

A data-driven guide to fighting global misconceptions, revealing why the world is better than you think and how to replace dramatic instincts with facts.

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Psychology & Behavior Economics & Finance World Affairs

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Antifragile

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Things that gain from disorder — why some systems thrive on volatility, stress, and uncertainty.

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Philosophy & Meaning Science & Systems Economics & Finance