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The Know-It-All
One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World
Book • 2004
In 'The Know-It-All', A.J.
Jacobs chronicles his humorous and enlightening journey to read all thirty-two volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
This memoir explores the impact of his quest on his personal life, relationships, and understanding of intelligence.
Jacobs also attempts to join Mensa and appear on Jeopardy!
, while discovering fascinating facts and reflecting on the meaning of intelligence.
Jacobs chronicles his humorous and enlightening journey to read all thirty-two volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
This memoir explores the impact of his quest on his personal life, relationships, and understanding of intelligence.
Jacobs also attempts to join Mensa and appear on Jeopardy!
, while discovering fascinating facts and reflecting on the meaning of intelligence.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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Ryan Holiday as A.J. Jacob's first book, where he tried to become the smartest person in the world.
Ryan Holiday as A.J. Jacob's first book, where he tried to become the smartest person in the world.
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AJ Jacobs on the Enduring Power of Puzzles and Memento Mori
Mentioned by Kieran Harris as the author of several New York Times bestsellers.
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Recommended by 
Elliotte Friedman as a funny book where the author reads the Encyclopedia Britannica from A to Z.
Elliotte Friedman as a funny book where the author reads the Encyclopedia Britannica from A to Z.
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