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I find refuge and solace in reading books written by those I consider my intellectual peers. Preferably older books as I believe standards have since dropped pr
by cjbgkagh 4y ago
I find refuge and solace in reading books written by those I consider my intellectual peers. Preferably older books as I believe standards have since dropped precipitously. There have been sufficient intelligent people who have written a sufficient number of books that I expect to be able keep my curiosity satiated for many decades.
It would be near impossible for me to meet such people in day to day life. As I found what I’m looking for in books I no longer try to elicit thoughtful engagement from those around me, much to the relief of all involved.
- ketanmaheshwari 4y agoCould you indicate some such books you have read or been reading. Would be helpful.
- cjbgkagh 4y agoI think it's pretty individual. I'm currently reading 30 year old medical books on Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) by Jay A. Goldstein. I've been comparing it to current long covid research to get an idea on where progress has and hasn't been made. It has been enlightening to see how much of what is considered new today was known back then.