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Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by b0tch7 »

Anon84 wrote: post #26

If I had to pick one book from 2022, I would definitely go with Carlo Rovelli’s “The Order of Time” https://amzn.to/3W4PdVG In the book, Rovelli explores the concept of time and how it has been understood by scientists and philosophers throughout history. An intellectually stimulating and not overly technical read about the concept of a universe without time and some of the latest developments in Loop Quantum Gravity…

I'm about 25% through this book and struggling with it a bit. It's interesting, for sure, but it's kinda just going in one ear out the other for me. Don't feel like i'm learning or gaining new insight. Not to say I'm an expert -- anything but -- but don't have much to takeaway from it yet. Will trudge along...

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by ngoilapites »

Anon84 wrote: post #26

If I had to pick one book from 2022, I would definitely go with Carlo Rovelli’s “The Order of Time” https://amzn.to/3W4PdVG In the book, Rovelli explores the concept of time and how it has been understood by scientists and philosophers throughout history. An intellectually stimulating and not overly technical read about the concept of a universe without time and some of the latest developments in Loop Quantum Gravity…

I wish there would be a similar book about uncertainty.

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by ngoilapites »

onion2k wrote: post #10

"Out of the Software Crisis" by Baldur Bjarnason. It's about applying systems thinking to software projects. As a systems thinking novice I found it really interesting. https://softwarecrisis.baldurbjarnason.com/

Interesting, if I may, what would you read to become an expert on systems thinking?

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by ngoilapites »

than3 wrote: post #150

The Wealth of Nations (Adam Smith), and its follow-up The Wealth and Poverty of Nations (Landis). Having been written in 1778 it still stands prominent with regard to its descriptions of how markets work, and the importance of the division of labor. The latter book, also describes common pitfalls, often unknown to those living in the northern hemispheres with regard to Civilization development in tropical regions, an…

Would love to hear a spoiler about "what we can expect as climate change drives those tropical climates north".

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by ngoilapites »

kinghtown wrote: post #156
rcarr wrote: post #106

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> Definitely the most important novel of this century. There is no such thing as “the most important novel of this century”. “Importance” is subjective based on the values of the beholder. It’s an especially ludicrous claim if by “this century” we are to assume you mean 2000 - 2100 considering we are not even a quarter of the way through it. > It feels like most novels are rather silly in comparison (2666 even pokes…

Thank you for that. I got my full dose of pedantry in early today. Do yourself a solid and check the book out anyways.

Bolaño is the best author of the change of century.

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by 10729287 »

birdymcbird wrote: post #157
rg111 wrote: post #130

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I loved Three Body Problems as well. What are your other favorite sci-fi novels, and books in general? (Send some general fiction recs on my way if you feel like it.)

Question wasnt directed at me but if you like three body problem I also recommend the expanse series.

I really had hard time getting into the expanse and dropped it in the middle of first book. Heard so many good things about it I was maybe biased but I couldn't stand every chapter being written on the exact same structure with the mandatory cliffhanger just before the next one.

I couldn't get the idea of a book being written following a formula learned in writing school off my head.

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by onion2k »

ngoilapites wrote: post #163
onion2k wrote: post #10

"Out of the Software Crisis" by Baldur Bjarnason. It's about applying systems thinking to software projects. As a systems thinking novice I found it really interesting. https://softwarecrisis.baldurbjarnason.com/

Interesting, if I may, what would you read to become an expert on systems thinking?

Systems thinking is a whole field of research and ideas. There are lots of books, courses, papers, etc.

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by jasonkester »

jsenn wrote: post #68

* Three Body Problem. I've heard of it many times, but never read it. Picked it up a month or two ago, read the whole thing in a few sessions, one of my favourite sci-fi books ever. Will read the next book in the series. * Immune: A Journey into the Mysterious System that Keeps You Alive. Best pop-sci book I've read in a while. Strikes the right balance between including pertinent information without being overwhelmi…

I'm going to use my vote to vote against the Three Body Problem. If more people keep recommending it, more people will have to read it, and that would make me sad.

Because it's a terrible book.

It epitomizes the sort of sci Fi that sci Fi people keep recommending, with it's kinda interesting concept and embarrassingly bad writing. It's just hundreds of pages of unreadable.

And it ends abruptly before resolving anything so it tricks you into getting the sequel. Which is somehow even more poorly written.

See also: children of time

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by xeonax »

The Wandering Inn. https://wanderinginn.com/

It's a webnovel, litRPG, slice of life, rememeberable cast of characters, with most of the characters getting extensive character building. Has dragons, aliens, time travel, fae etc. Also has modern pop references. For e.g. "arrow to the knee"

Also it's massive. You can spend an year reading it to reach the current chapters.

I probably spent more time reading this then watching webseries.

Re: Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023

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Post by ngoilapites »

onion2k wrote: post #167
ngoilapites wrote: post #163

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Interesting, if I may, what would you read to become an expert on systems thinking?

Systems thinking is a whole field of research and ideas. There are lots of books, courses, papers, etc.

I would love a suggestion for 1 or 2 materials of advanced level, thanks!
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