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Clean and simple translation

Revisado: 01-29-23

I like that the text is presented by itself in separate chapters, free of intruding commentary. Similar to Stephen Mitchell's translation in its simple lucidity.

The Gita never fails to lift my soul.

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Essential

Revisado: 02-25-12

Would you consider the audio edition of Thinking, Fast and Slow to be better than the print version?

Silly question, really. If you prefer reading, read. If you prefer listening, listen. The book itself is unquestionably unmissable.

What other book might you compare Thinking, Fast and Slow to and why?

Not sure - I've read a lot of books on neuroscience and cognitive psychology...such as The Language Instinct, the Happiness Advantage, Predictably Irrational, The Invisible Gorilla etc. This book is definitely in a class of its own. Much more comprehensive. I love that this wonderful man waited to gain a lifetime of knowledge before coming out with his magnum opus.

What does Patrick Egan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Can't speculate on this. The best I can say is that the reading did not detract from the book.

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Quirky, poetic, definitely enjoyable

Revisado: 05-07-11

I feel a bit guilty only giving this four stars (not five), but I have to make it consistent with my grading scale. This book is unquestionably enjoyable. It is definitely a refreshing perspective, a very thoughtful exploration. Startlingly poetic.

But, not particularly "meaty", in my opinion. That is, it doesn't delve into computer science - it's mostly anecdotal in its narrative. Nevertheless, highly entertaining.

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Another must-read for technologists

Revisado: 05-07-11

I work in the technology industry, and have worked with every "stage" of customer Moore has listed here...from the visionary/enthusiasts to the laggards. His characterization of these customer stages is so spot on that it's actually funny.

Before the next technological marvel product comes around, get your basics right, so you can recognize which stage your particular product is in!

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A must-read for technologists

Revisado: 05-07-11

I work in the technology industry, which seems to progress in fits and spurts, through disruptive innovations that become mainstream products within mere years, not decades. This book was eye-opening in its exploration of disruptive innovations, the conditions under which they succeed, their effect on "established" players...how (if) a disruptive innovation can be defended against by the established players..

Very interesting read.

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Made me nostalgic

Revisado: 05-07-11

As a computer engineer/scientist, I found this book to be simply beautiful. Like stepping into your grandmother's attic and discovering treasures, which brings back a flood of memories. It reminded me of the beauty of the field of information science. But more than that, it brought to life the familiar theories pounded into us through dry textbooks. It tells the stories of the people behind the thoughts that changed the way our world works. It weaves together disparate fields. As any great book should, this will make you look at the world through different eyes.

So beautiful.

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Just as disappointing as "Art of the Start"

Revisado: 05-07-11

Garden-variety advice, garden-variety prose. Can't argue with the advice, but it's simply the sort of thing anyone's mom tells them. "Be a good person".

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Mostly delves into questions of law

Revisado: 05-07-11

I expected this book to "follow the money", and delve into the extent to which the interests of large corporations have molded the evolution of the internet. Instead, this book investigates the legal implications of a "borderless" medium such as the Internet. In other words, how do the laws of one land apply to content that originates in another land? How do companies comply with the variable free speech laws of different nations (China vs. the U.S. for instance).

For me, I found it getting tedious about halfway through. Possibly more interesting to a law student.

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Inside an astronaut's world

Revisado: 05-07-11

Mary Roach is not squeamish about inquiring into every dark nook of an astronaut's demanding job. But, in doing so, she reveals the extraordinary mental strength and courage possessed by these individuals.

Throughout history, the people who pursue science out of pure passion have taken astounding risks, made extraordinary leaps of faith, their desire to *know* easily outpacing fear. That is what makes books like these a joy to read...being reminded that people like that exist, and they are the reason civilizations progress.

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Delicious

Revisado: 05-07-11

Thoroughly enjoyed the book. The content is interesting in itself, but the writing style takes the book beyond the realm of the ordinary. Dan Ariely knows how to twist a phrase. Wry humor peeks out in unexpected places, surprising and delighting.

Delightful insights into the human psyche and social norms.

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