Books of Titans Podcast

The Great Books

Oct 21, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Books Come From Books

  • Erik realized that many books he read stemmed from core, influential works.
  • Reading Thinking, Fast and Slow led him to five other books that expanded on single ideas from Kahneman's work.
INSIGHT

Importance of Foundational Texts

  • Erik realized the importance of reading foundational texts instead of derivative works.
  • This insight prompted him to shift his focus to "The Great Books."
ANECDOTE

Inspiration and Planning

  • A podcast with Leon Cass inspired Erik to read the Great Books.
  • Despite owning many, he realized he needed a plan to actually read them.
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