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Peter Thiel

Venture capitalist and entrepreneur with investments across tech and biotech, known for contrarian views.

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29 books recommended

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Ben Horowitz

Practical advice on building and leading startups, focusing on tough decisions, leadership, and resilience, with insights from Horowitz’s entrepreneurial journey.

Recommended by: 22 People
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Atlas Shrugged

Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand

A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where private businesses suffer under increasingly burdensome laws and regulations.

Recommended by: 18 People
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Holy Bible

Holy Bible

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The sacred text of Christianity, encompassing teachings, stories, and doctrines central to the faith.

Recommended by: 12 People
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Originals

Originals

Adam Grant

Examines how individuals can champion new ideas and how leaders can fight groupthink to allow creativity to flourish.

Recommended by: 11 People
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Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina

Leo Tolstoy

A tragic love story set in 19th-century Russia, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and social change.

Recommended by: 6 People
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The Sovereign Individual

The Sovereign Individual

James Dale Davidson

Discusses the impact of digital revolution on society, predicting shifts in economics, government, and personal freedom.

Recommended by: 6 People
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7 Powers

7 Powers

Hamilton Helmer

Provides a framework for creating lasting competitive advantages, focusing on strategic business principles.

Recommended by: 6 People
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The Diamond Age

The Diamond Age

Neal Stephenson

A science fiction novel set in a future with advanced nanotechnology, exploring themes of education, society, and technology's impact.

Recommended by: 5 People
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Ego Is the Enemy

Ego Is the Enemy

Ryan Holiday

Discusses how ego can hinder personal and professional growth, advocating for humility and discipline.

Recommended by: 5 People
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Cryptonomicon

Cryptonomicon

Neal Stephenson

A complex novel weaving themes of cryptography, history, and treasure hunts across multiple timelines.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The Master and Margarita

The Master and Margarita

Mikhail Bulgakov

A satirical novel blending fantasy and reality, exploring themes of power, freedom, and good vs. evil.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Thomas Piketty

An analysis of wealth and income inequality in modern economies.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World

Rene Girard

Explores Girard’s theories on mimetic desire, scapegoating, and the origins of human culture.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World

The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World

Edward Shepherd Creasy

Analyzes fifteen battles that shaped world history, examining their causes and consequences.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Bloodlands

Bloodlands

Timothy Snyder

Chronicles the mass atrocities committed in Eastern Europe during WWII, focusing on the impact of Nazi and Soviet policies.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The Decadent Society

The Decadent Society

Ross Gregory Douthat

Analyzes the current state of Western society, suggesting that stagnation and decadence are threatening progress.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost

John Milton

An epic poem about the biblical story of the Fall of Man, exploring themes of free will and redemption.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Discourses on Livy

Discourses on Livy

Niccolò Machiavelli

Analyzes the political theories of ancient Rome, using Livy’s history as a basis to discuss republican governance and power.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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100 Plus

100 Plus

Sonia Arrison

Explores the science and ethics of life extension, envisioning a future where people live beyond 100 years.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Dangerous

Dangerous

Milo Yiannopoulos

The author’s controversial political commentary on free speech and social issues.

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