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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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Consider a Spherical Cow: A Course in Environmental Problem Solving

John Harte

Consider a Spherical Cow by John Harte is a guide to environmental problem-solving using mathematical modeling. It introduces simplifications, like assuming cows are spherical, to make complex ecological and environmental issues more manageable. The book covers estimation techniques, scaling laws,...

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Shakuntala

Kalidasa

Kalidasa's Abhijnanasakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala) is a Sanskrit drama that tells the love story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala, a forest-dwelling maiden. The play follows their passionate union, Shakuntala's pregnancy, and the tragic twist when a curse causes Dushyanta to forget her....

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Oedipus Tyrannus

Sophocles

Also known as Oedipus Rex, Sophocles’ tragedy follows King Oedipus’ relentless quest to rid Thebes of a plague, only to discover he has unknowingly fulfilled a prophecy - killing his father and marrying his mother. Through dramatic irony and intense psychological depth, the play explores fate,...

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