Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
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Mind-bending exploration of consciousness, self-reference, and strange loops. The dialogues between Achilles and the Tortoise are delightful.
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The Design of Everyday Things
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Essential reading for anyone designing interfaces. Norman's concepts of affordances and feedback are fundamental.
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The Pragmatic Programmer
Timeless advice on software craftsmanship. The tips on automation, testing, and continuous learning are as relevant today as when first published.
"Don't live with broken windows."
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Fascinating deep-dive into cognitive biases and dual-process theory. Changes how you think about thinking.
"Nothing in life is as important as you think it is while you are thinking about it."
Code Complete
Comprehensive guide to software construction. Dense but worth it for the depth of practical wisdom.
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