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Maria Popova reflects on the different worlds of Lightman's book, describing the different ways in which different worlds relate to time.
The Marginalian • Einstein’s Dreams: Physicist Alan Lightman’s Poetic Exploration of Time and the Antidote to the Anxiety of Aliveness – The Marginalian
Galileo, who was right about so much, was also wrong about so much—something worth remembering as we train ourselves in the cultural acrobatics of nuanced appreciation without idolatry.
Maria Popova • Figuring
Maria Popova, who writes the popular site The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings), spends her days reading old books and essays. She’s passionate about finding ideas, beauty, and wisdom in these texts and then connecting them in her own unique conversation with the world.
Paul Millerd • The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life
Coursera and edX have emerged as invaluable allies.
ModernMind Publications • Generative AI for Beginners Made Easy: Master Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Fundamentals, Learn Creative AI, and Enhance Your Skills With Interactive Real-World Exercises
Peter Drucker and his book The Effective Executive, as well as Alain de Botton’s (page 486) How Proust Can Change Your Life.