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passive_fist comments on Open thread, September 9-15, 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

3 Post author: Metus 09 September 2013 04:50AM

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Comment author: passive_fist 10 September 2013 12:51:05AM 4 points [-]

I'd actually go even further and recommend to avoid pop science books altogether, and replace them with introductory books, lecture notes from reputable lecturers, and video lectures on subjects.

Comment author: Torello 10 September 2013 02:02:06AM 1 point [-]

I know there are lists of the best texts on this site, so I guess I could use that to find reputable materials.

I guess ideally I'd like to use pop science books to introduce me to topics in a light and entertaining way, but I think you make a good point that if I'm going for efficiency the ways you've suggested are better.