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Morgan Housel – Selfish Writing, Fiction vs. Nonfiction, Methods for Connecting Ideas

The Education of a Value Investor

CHAPTER

Exploring Reading Preferences: Fiction vs. Nonfiction

The chapter delves into the speaker's contemplation of reading habits, highlighting a preference for nonfiction over fiction due to personal motivations and cognitive considerations like ADHD. They discuss the value of fiction in revealing deep truths about human nature and the insights gained from classic tales. The speaker reflects on the immersive experience of reading and how both fiction and nonfiction contribute to broadening perspectives and understanding complex human traits.

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