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Notes on a Nervous Planet

by Matt Haig · first published 2018

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  • jmfldn · Jun 30, 2023 · Recommends

    I found this quote in "Notes On A Nervous planet" by the wonderful Matt Haig a few years ago. It was the first time I felt "seen" and like someone else could articulate this weird feeling I sometimes had... "People who have never had a period of living…

    on “DMT, Derealization, and Depersonalization” ↗
  • nullandvoid · Dec 20, 2021 · Recommends

    …Chiang. Last year I read "Stories of your life and others", and can see the reason behind the hype for his work (his writing style is very unique), I'd like to continue to explore more work by Ted. - "Notes on a nervous planet" by Matt Haig. Very relatable books so far (such as "midsummer library"), I'm looking forward to continue working through his catalogue.

    on “Ask HN: What's on your 2022 reading list?” ↗
  • patates · Oct 24, 2025 · Mentions

    …you are a god. You will be happy when you are the god to rule all gods. You will be happy when you are Zeus. In the clouds above Mount Olympus, commanding the sky. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.” ― Matt Haig, Notes on a Nervous Planet , Shortened version of the many-paragraphs-long quote found on: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/10913632-you-will-be-happy-...

    on “Roc Camera” ↗

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