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10 Secret Books 🔒 – Week #1
How to Be an Epicurean 🐝 // The Book of Humans 👨👩👧👦
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October 30, 2023
Hey Players —
We are launching a 5-part series on our Secret Books! 🔒
This list features 10 books that are fantastic yet lesser-known to many.
This list used to be an exclusive referral-only perk, but now we're making it available to everyone! ✨
Over the next 5 weeks, you will be introduced to two brand-new books each week.
Happy reading!
10 Secret Books 🔒
The Book of Humans 👨👩👧👦
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#1 – How to Be an Epicurean 🐝
"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus
How to Be an Epicurean explores the ancient philosophy of Epicureanism and how it can be applied to modern life. Epicureanism emphasizes a balanced and pleasurable approach to life centered around pursuing happiness and tranquility.
#2 – The Book of Humans 👨👩👦👦
“Nature is not cruel, it is simply indifferent.”
The Book of Humans explores what it means to be human by examining our evolutionary history, genetics, and the complexities of our biology. Rutherford presents a fascinating exploration of our shared ancestry with other species and delves into the scientific understanding of human nature.
Top Articles
A roundup of the week's most popular articles and essays from Playtext.
1. A Few Laws of Getting Rich (17 min)
While wealth can bring luxury, it also comes with challenges like envy, relationship strains, and reputational pressures. True happiness often stems from non-materialistic sources, not just riches.
2. How to be Human (27 min)
The article emphasizes the value of truly listening to and understanding others. By paying genuine attention and asking the right questions, we can strengthen connections and make others feel valued.
3. You’re not lacking creativity; you’re overwhelmed (10 min)
how too much online content can make it hard for us to choose and can drain our creativity. To deal with this, it suggests using systems to help sort and manage this information.
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Notes
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