4 Books that will make you a smarter person

[@gilesmcmullen]

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[@undeniabletruth3550]

1. A swim in a pond in the rain - George Saunders 2. How to think like a Philosopher - Julian Baggini 3. Bruce Lee Artist of life. 4. Slouching towards Bethlehem - Joan Didion Bonus: The Art of thought Graham Wallas

[@ZDTF]

Whos the writer of third one

[@anjavangeert2927]

​@ZDTF it's notes and writings by Bruce lee

[@victoza9232]

@@ZDTF *who’s

[@sedact]

Man i love your videos so much! Not for the educational reasons tho😂 your smooth voice, the way you talk and film videos just mesmerizes me.

[@btko8020]

I read "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain" a couple months ago. It's a fantastic book. I couldn't agree more that anyone who wants to learn about the craft of story telling or simply increase your enjoyment out of the books you read should read this book

[@cloudguru3018]

Have you read "Learn To Think Using Thought Experiments"?

[@Trazynn]

I was worried this would contain Malcolm Gladwell.

[@moyhdehehe9493]

is he bad or smt?

[@Michael-cb5nm]

@@moyhdehehe9493Watch his Munk debate with Douglass Murray…Gladwell does not come off smart or even entertaining…

[@8020Alive]

He's woke, frequently wrong, never cites his "sources", makes huge irrational conclusions, writes about things OT and irrelevant to his main topic to pad his books, and he flaunts personal bias even when confronted with alternative science. He's a pop culture storyteller. Nothing more. His time has come and gone. Even his most loyal of fans cringe frequently when trying to find value in his latest book "revenge of the tipping point."

[@moyhdehehe9493]

@@8020Alive i see thanks

[@HamsterPod]

@@8020Aliveanybody that calls something “woke” is a moron, and I hate Malcolm Gladwell.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Having availed of Ultralearning by Scott H Young and of Writing to Learn, on sale on Kindle, via the channel's affiliate links and Zissner episode recommendations for a modest credit, I modified my wishlist with the personal preference ethos of read what interests, intriguesand fascinates you: I chose George Saunders'd tome, On -Editing- by Helen Corner-Bryant, and The Art of X-Ray Reading by Roy Peter Clark, the last stemming from having selected Zissner prior! 📖 📚 👍

[@passage2enBleu]

Thanks Giles. Ambrosia for the mind. Definitely interested in A Swim in A Pond in the Rain. I hope you'll look into The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen

[@AnthonyStatera]

Thank you, looking forward to diving into these

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Hot Fuzz and Spaced did not go unnoticed ;)

[@MichaelMacKenzie-c4x]

Thank you, Giles!! I started reading 'A Swim in a Pond in the Rain'. Wonderful ! I had no idea Anton Chekhov was such a great writer but I would not have understood it without George Saunders analysis. What have I been missing?

[@EdddieJay]

I'm gonna need a part 2 to this video ASAP

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[@Doongie4ever]

Going to add those books to my reading list, thanks dude.

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[@estuchedepeluche2212]

I’m going to wait for the list of books that will make you younger, richer and stronger.

[@marcin2x4]

Could you recommend a book that deals with elaborative interrogation pattern of learning? I started to use it lately and helps a lot!

[@pantheon777]

"Being and Time"

[@pantheon777]

If you want to feel dumb, but get smarter

[@ZDTF]

Thank you python pro gamer

[@urdarkside1]

Hi Python Programmer, what resource or book do you recommend for people with weak reading skills? Particularly comprehension and retention?

[@gratitudegrateful705]

I second this

[@toukka4]

The gym

[@urdarkside1]

@@toukka4 explain how

[@toukka4]

@@urdarkside1 what's the point, you cant read

[@urdarkside1]

@@toukka4 Yet, I wrote a comment you replied to?

[@jamiechapman6333]

A started watching because I thought the first book was written by George Saunders, who played "The Saint" in films. I was disappointed but only momentarily

[@rekcck]

Thank You

[@andrejg3086]

If you want to be smarter, you should read 'Fooled by Randomness,' 'The Black Swan,' and other books by Nassim Taleb.

[@felipeleite1102]

this ^

[@tedarcher9120]

Only if you want to be a dumb person's smart person

[@2639theboss]

Disagree depending on your background. Ultimately, Taleb is a "pop" writer. If you arent familiar with statistics, his books are good for a general audience as an intro or for sparking interest. But, he ultimately doesnt have a background in hard mathematics or statistics (his phd was in management science) and many of his claims or discussions are somewhat oblivious as a result. Still good books however.

[@StudyUPSCCS]

Come with your real ID, Nassim Taleb😂 and stop advertising your books with a fake username

[@andrejg3086]

@@StudyUPSCCS You got me😂😂😂

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Book that made me smarter was Objective Knowledge by Karl Popper

[@bin4ry_d3struct0r]

0:13 - Can boobs make you smarter?

[@PonderDuke]

4 Books that will make you a smarter person Summary 📚 "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain" by George Saunders: Analyzes classic Russian short stories, offering insights into literature and writing. 🪒 Henson Shaving: Innovates with a skin-friendly razor that minimizes irritation, crafted with precision and recyclable blades. 🤔 "How to Think Like a Philosopher" by Dr. Julian Baggini: Provides practical lessons on improving thinking skills through philosophy. 💭 "Artist of Life" by Bruce Lee: Explores Bruce Lee's philosophical musings on life, martial arts, and self-discovery. 📝 "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" by Joan Didion: Offers masterful essays on writing craft, self-reflection, and societal observations. 🎨 "The Art of Thought" by Graham Wallas: Explores the creative process with stages like preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification.

[@toddboothbee1361]

Now I know why I'm a genius.

[@scb0212]

The idea of fiction always escalating has worked for thousands of years! Aristotle wrote in Poetics that in drama, actions need consequences, then reactions to those, and more consequences, etc. Even the South Park guys outline their scripts with “Therefore” and “But” to keep each scene flowing into the next.

[@gianluca.pastorelli]

The "and... but... therefore... and..." structure indeed keeps the action flowing, but not necessarily escalating. For that you need increasingly higher stakes, which is what keeps the reader riveted and is probably the most challenging aspect to deal with when crafting a story

[@angrybird5699]

Thanks! Adding them to my 2025 reading list!

[@emmanuelboakye1124]

Great video

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[@bytecode5834]

Thanks for the gift. I wish you the best as a youtuber!

[@AngloSaks666]

What if I'm already too smart for my own good?

[@michaeltse321]

Lol there is nothing there in my brain too

[@Soltaiyou]

Recommending shaving products? Very disappointing

[@lawrencioy]

I wonder whose the hands are in book 1 & 2😄

[@hyugahyuga3761]

It’s surprising how people are only scratching the surface and don’t take the time to read Uncommon Paths to Wealth by CrypticLore . Go out of the rabbit hole guys

[@Fuliginosus]

I make people think I'm smart by carrying around a copy of 'Black Beauty.'

[@atabac]

maybe try to listen to jordan peterson if you think your smart😅

[@missoncondor4672]

How be become Ayanakoji 😁

[@arg0x-]

Bruh

[@sedorador4967]

Omg, waste of time.

[@rydmerlin]

At the end of the day can reading books make you less smarter?

[@susanfudge1737]

Do you mean "less smart?"

[@derrickp]

@@susanfudge1737Less smartest

[@whales302]

@@susanfudge1737 lol