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Paolo Maurensig’s The Lüneburg Variation intertwines chess and life, exploring themes of justice, guilt, and delayed punishment. Through a tale of strategic revenge and moral ambiguity, the book emphasizes that past actions inevitably shape the present. Its profound narrative highlights the complexity of justice and the inescapable burden of guilt.

Here’s a concise summary of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by "Yuval Noah Harari" in 17 key points:

Exploring how society’s disconnect from spirituality and reliance on mainstream narratives has silenced deeper questions. A reflection on tools like the Bible code and the need to reconnect.

Christopher Hitchens’ God Is Not Great is a provocative and intellectually rigorous critique of religion’s role in human history and society. With sharp wit and incisive arguments, Hitchens dissects religious dogma, exposing its contradictions, abuses, and harmful influence on human progress. These are the main ideas I found more relevant.

Arkady Plotnitsky’s Epistemology & Probability examines the philosophical foundations of quantum mechanics through the works of Bohr, Heisenberg, and Schrödinger. By exploring concepts like complementarity, uncertainty, and probability, the book challenges classical determinism and highlights the interplay between physics and epistemology, offering profound insights into reality and knowledge in modern science.

Pietro Verri’s Observations on Torture critiques the inhumanity and inefficacy of torture in judicial systems. Highlighting historical abuses and advocating for rational, evidence-based justice, Verri exposes how torture undermines truth and dignity. This timeless work underscores the need for reform, emphasizing human rights and the power of reason in upholding justice

Morgan Housel’s Same as Ever explores timeless truths about human behavior, helping us make better decisions in an ever-changing world.

Death, why do you steal what we hold dear? Why must death steal what life so generously gives?

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