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The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are – Alan Watts

On January 1, 2013

In alan watts, book, buddhism, China, consciousness, eastern, health, hindu, history, india, japan, peace, philosophy, vedanta, zen

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are, by Alan Watts, was the first book that I read by Watts. The insight into Vedanta and eastern philosophy given by this book will impress you and possibly alter your entire outlook on life. This book provides a great starting point for the rest of Watts’ works.

Why Stock Markets Crash – Didier Sornette

By anautonomousagent

On January 1, 2013

In book, complexity theory, computer, didier sornette, finance, fractals, investing, math, phase transitions, science, self-organization, stocks

Why Stock Markets Crash by Didier Sornette could be one of the most creative and unique scientific approaches to understanding the stock market I have read. The approach lies in complexity theory and involves identifying properties of critical self-organizing systems. I highly recommend this book for any reader interested in complexity theory, self-organization, and financial markets.

Security Analysis – Benjamin Graham and David Dodd

By anautonomousagent

On January 1, 2013

In benjamin graham, book, david dodd, finance, investing, stocks, warren buffett

After reading the Intelligent Investor, I decided to read Security Analysis, both by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd. Warren Buffett mentions repeatedly that this is one of the best books on investments. I have read the book twice and I agree with Buffett.

The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham

By anautonomousagent

On January 1, 2013

In benjamin graham, book, david dodd, finance, investing, stocks, warren buffett

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham gives the reader a great introduction to the investment philosophy of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd.

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation – Thich Nhat Hanh

By anautonomousagent

On January 1, 2013

In book, buddhism, China, consciousness, eastern, japan, meditation, peace, thich nhat hanh, wisdom, zen

I was introduced to meditation in a college class on the subject. The teacher recommended The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation, by Thich Nhat Hanh. This book provides the reader with a wonderful way to start a meditation practice.