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Lindy books remain relevant even decades from now—worthy of reading and rereading. Want to avoid wasting your time? Read them! Nassim Taleb introduced the Lindy filter as an absorbing barrier, ensuring only certain books stand the test of time. Two key factors determine a book’s longevity: the author and the subject matter. Some topics remain timeless, while others gain short-term attention but soon fade into irrelevance. Similarly, an author’s insights can become obsolete if they lack Skin in the Game or sufficient erudition. This site offers a carefully curated book database with minimal noise. The books are selected based on following heuristics. Read more about the lindy effect.

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Language and Mind

Noam Chomsky

Language and Mind by Noam Chomsky explores the nature of language, its cognitive foundations, and its role in human thought. First published in 1968, it presents Chomsky’s theories on generative grammar, the innate structures of language acquisition, and the relationship between language and...

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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio

Pu Songling

A classic of Chinese literature, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio (1740) by Pu Songling is a collection of supernatural stories blending folklore, fantasy, and satire. The tales feature ghosts, fox spirits, and strange encounters, reflecting moral lessons and societal critiques with poetic...

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The Mafia Encyclopedia

Carl Sifakis

A comprehensive reference on the history, structure, and key figures of organized crime, The Mafia Encyclopedia by Carl Sifakis details notorious gangsters, criminal activities, law enforcement efforts, and significant events. It provides well-researched accounts of the Mafia’s influence in...

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