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The Human
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Mentioned by Peter Adamson as an anthropological treatise by Descartes, part of his larger work 'The World'.
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HoP 466 Well Hidden: Descartes’ Life and Works
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Razib Khan as a book showcasing how civilizational collapses have become shorter and less severe over time.
Razib Khan as a book showcasing how civilizational collapses have become shorter and less severe over time.
HoS: Razib Khan's Big History Reveal
Documents how the American colonies used tax law to dehumanize enslaved persons.
Anthony C. Infanti, "The Human Toll: Taxation and Slavery in Colonial America" (NYU Press, 2025)
Recommended by Jon Goodman as a book he reads every year or two, focusing on an alien experiencing humanity.
330 I 5 Books That Will Change Your Life
