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The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan
5.0
Briefly
I won't say this book should be obligatory. But it's a fact that people should be encouraged to read it.
I'd call it an ode to skepticism, a guide to understand why humanity is stuck in the same old problems. Almost every topic is examined; no "demon" remains hidden.
I wonder what Sagan would think knowing that what he wrote 25 years ago about the present he witnessed is still so accurate.
I won't say this book should be obligatory. But it's a fact that people should be encouraged to read it.
I'd call it an ode to skepticism, a guide to understand why humanity is stuck in the same old problems. Almost every topic is examined; no "demon" remains hidden.
I wonder what Sagan would think knowing that what he wrote 25 years ago about the present he witnessed is still so accurate.
The Fifth Science by Exurb1a
5.0
I think exurb1a's writing is nothing formidable. He is yet to gain experience. However, I have to admit that the way he formulates his ideas is just wonderful.
Some stories in this book are not that good; others are pure art. It really makes you think about how humanity will always remain the same, even if we explore the universe, even if we create sentient artificial intelligence, even if we create god.
But that's not necessarily bad. Sure, we have a lot of defects. But we are more than that.
Even if you start reading this book and don't like it instantly, give it a chance. It's worth reaching the end.
Some stories in this book are not that good; others are pure art. It really makes you think about how humanity will always remain the same, even if we explore the universe, even if we create sentient artificial intelligence, even if we create god.
But that's not necessarily bad. Sure, we have a lot of defects. But we are more than that.
Even if you start reading this book and don't like it instantly, give it a chance. It's worth reaching the end.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
5.0
I honestly thought that I wouldn't enjoy that much reading this book, mainly because I already watched the movie. And I couldn't be more wrong.
The prose, the characters development and the dialogue are nothing remarkable, but the story in itself is wonderful. It makes you feel like you're there, inside Gryffindor's common room, eating some chocolate frogs with your buddies and wondering if Dumbledore will ever cut his beard.
So if you don't like this book, you probably read it wrong.
The prose, the characters development and the dialogue are nothing remarkable, but the story in itself is wonderful. It makes you feel like you're there, inside Gryffindor's common room, eating some chocolate frogs with your buddies and wondering if Dumbledore will ever cut his beard.
So if you don't like this book, you probably read it wrong.