Tim Harford Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Reading the new book "Restarting the Future" by @haskelecon and @stianwestlake. Impressed by the command of detail, ability to marshall evidence, make fine distinctions - all while making a sweeping argument in a very readable form: https://assoc-redirect.amazon.com/g/r/https://www.amazon.com/Restarting-Future-How-Intangible-Economy/dp/0691211582/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=restarting+the+future+how+to+fix+the+intangible+economy&qid=1649232308&sprefix=restarting+the+future%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1&tag=timharford-20

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"The Power of Fun" by Catherine Price. Paradoxical book, which argues that fun is essential and that we easily lose our playful sides in adult life. Fully agree, but is it fun to have a book telling you how to have fun? If you think it might be: https://assoc-redirect.amazon.com/g/r/https://www.amazon.com/Power-Fun-Feel-Alive-Again/dp/0593241401/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RU0TA96GYNGF&keywords=the+power+of+fun&qid=1643184519&sprefix=the+power+of+fun%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1&tag=timharford-20

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@TheRewiredSoul Hard for me to judge, but lots of good stories - an accessible book. (Also recommended - Jacob Goldstein's "Money: The True Story of a Made Up Thing")

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Michael @Skapinker - the man who commissioned my "Undercover Economist column" back in 2005 - has published a no-nonsense book of business advice based on no-nonsense interview with CEOs and others: "Inside the Leaders' Club" https://t.co/vn5vAgJdDX

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Oo - Susan Cain's "Bittersweet" is out in the US and imminent in the UK. Very intrigued to read this contrapoint to toxic positivity... https://t.co/fYAnYBe20e

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Adam Smith argued that the wealth of nations was built the division of labour - increasing productivity a thousandfold+. Has IT reversed the trend? We are all generalists now, doing our own expenses, making our own slides. Problem? https://t.co/hJjQzkLEDV https://t.co/hJjQzkLEDV

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RT @tnmoc: Congrats to @Ananyo for The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John von Neumann making one of Tom Stoppard's books of 20…

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Bo Seo's "Good Arguments" - a solid explanation of what makes for a great debater (along with various war stories from a world champion). Recommended for people who want to understand formal debate: https://t.co/46m4YgBFeB

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28 concise essays on how to live our brief lives with less anxiety and more joy. Do you rarely see friends because the prospect of a dinner party is intimidating and exhausting? Read his note on “scruffy hospitality,” cook some pasta, and enjoy your imperfect existence with some company.

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Enjoying "Strength In Numbers" by G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris - v readable introduction to the past, present and future of opinion polls: https://t.co/RqfMbTqK06