Labyrinths of reason
paradox, puzzles, and the frailty of knowledge
by William Poundstone · first published 1988
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I bought Labyrinths of Reason many years ago, and I still love dipping into it every now and then. I always seem to find something new in it (one benefit of a failing memory) Labyrinths of Reason: Paradox, Puzzles, and the Frailty…
on “Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored” ↗If you like this, you might also enjoy William Poundstone's book Labyrinths of Reason. I found Labyrinths of Reason a ton of fun, and it introduced me to a lot of interesting ideas. (Edit: At first I thought this book and Poundstone's book had a lot more overlap in their contents than…
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