The Beginning of Infinity

Mark Zuckerberg Founder/FacebookReading has given me more perspective on a number of topics — from science to religion, from poverty to prosperity, from health to energy to social justice, from political philosophy to foreign policy, and from history to futuristic fiction. This challenge has been intellectually fulfilling, and I come away with a greater sense of hope and optimism that our society can make greater progress in all of these areas. It's fitting to end the year with "The Beginning of Infinity" by David Deutsch, about how the way we explain things unlocks greater possibilities. (Source)

Chris Anderson A remarkable argument for the power of knowledge—as not just a human capability but as a force that shapes the universe. (Source)

Chris Anderson A remarkable argument for the power of knowledge—as not just a human capability but as a force that shapes the universe. (Source)

Chris Anderson A remarkable argument for the power of knowledge—as not just a human capability but as a force that shapes the universe. (Source)

Albert Wenger Recommends this book

Brett Gurewitz I love @DavidDeutschOxf and his great optimism. His book The Beginning of Infinity changed my worldview. https://t.co/FzeoTUSEBj (Source)

Chris Anderson A remarkable argument for the power of knowledge—as not just a human capability but as a force that shapes the universe. (Source)

Patrick Collison Particularly great. (Source)