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This summer I plan on becoming more intelligent, what are some essential texts for me to realize this goal? I want to think more analytically and I overall want to become more knowledgeable regarding human psychology and behaviorism. Aside from that, I wish to know more about politics, economics, philosophy, and the sciences. What are some books that you recommend for someone interested in these categories?

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>> No.5169590

The summer is like halfway over dude, and you're already so behind...

>> No.5169594

Is there a name for this mémé? I like calling him 'switchmate'

>> No.5169596

>>5169590
I know, but I believe that I can still attain this dream.

Any recommendations?

>> No.5169608

>>5169594
Switchabating

>> No.5169615

>>5169582
>>5169596
Start with the Greeks.

>> No.5169619

>>5169594
Trainposting

>> No.5169731

>>5169582
You're stuck with the brain you've got m8, sorry. You're not getting any more intelligent.

>> No.5169737

>>5169582
You can't become more intelligent. Only more eductated.

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>>5169731
If you practice a language or an instrument, you get more intelligent. Your brain makes new connections. I'm sure reading a good book will do the same.

>> No.5169781

>>5169590
>implying it's not eternal summer for NEETs

>> No.5169990

I would pick a topic that interests you but you have little to no knowledge about it. Something broad, like:

Modern economics
Regional History (of America, Africa, Southeast Asia, etc.)
Ancient Greek Theater
Romantic Poetry

Find an overview and then delve into what interests you within the subject. Becoming smarter is more about learning new ways to think than it is about learning facts. Pursue the stuff that pushes back and you'll be rewarded.

>> No.5170002

hahaha, you're going to be so disappointed when you discover what "knowledge" in any of those fields is...

>> No.5170038

Here are a few in each of those areas that is pretty readable as an entrance into the subject:

John Rawls - A Theory of Justice (philosophy)
Michael Lewis - The Big Short (economics/finance)
Daniel Kahneman - Thinking Fast and Slow (psychology)
Howard Zinn - A People's History of the United States of America (politics)

>> No.5170990

>>5169990
>>5170038
Thank you both very much!

>>5170002
Care to elaborate?