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The (Very) Best Books I Read In 2024Another year and what do I have to show for it? A big stack of books read and ruminated on is not a bad answer. I know some people…Dec 10, 202412Dec 10, 202412
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This Is The Most Important Thing For These Crazy TimesIt’s the hardest thing.Nov 13, 202490Nov 13, 202490
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