The Argumentative Indian by Amartya Sen
Books | Culture, History
I’m eager to explore how Amartya Sen traces India's roots of pluralism, democracy and public debate to understand how diverse societies progress through dialogue.
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Grand Transitions by Vaclav Smil
Books | Science, History
Where 'How to Feed the World' focuses on one survival pillar, this book by Vaclav Smil zooms out to energy and economics. I need to read this demanding book to better understand the macro-systems driving human progress.
The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker
Books | Psychology, History
I’m finally making time to read this book. While it challenges the pessimistic narrative that the world is growing more violent, my main goal is to observe how a master researcher structures massive global datasets into a cohesive narrative.
How to Feed the World by Vaclav Smil
Books | Science
Getting ready to read this book to ground myself in physical realities. I want to see how Vaclav Smil synthesises agronomy and economics to explain the hidden complexities of food production, without the political noise.