Useful books

Here are some expert-recommended books that are considered valuable and impactful:

1. "Total Recall" by Arnold Schwarzenegger - Cal Newport recommends Schwarzenegger's autobiography over his self-help book, highlighting the insights and lessons one can extract from his life story 1.

2. "The User Illusion" by Tor Nørretranders - Jordan Peterson praises this book on consciousness for its depth, clarity, and scientific grounding. He finds it to be an excellent exploration of consciousness and highly recommends it 2.

3. "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David Schwartz - Tim Ferriss mentions this book as very helpful for personal growth and success 3.

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4. "The Precipice" by Toby Ord - Joseph Carlsmith recommends this book, which discusses the existential risks humanity faces. It's noted for conveying significant ideas that have deeply impacted his life 4.

5. "Sapiens" and "Homo Deus" by Yuval Noah Harari - Russ Tedrake considers these books as mind-opening reads that provide a broad perspective on human history and future 5.

6. "How to Read a Book" by Mortimer Adler - Tedrake also recommends this classical book for its guidance on deeply engaging with quality books and papers amidst the wealth of available information 5.

These books cover a wide range of topics, from autobiographies and self-help to deep dives into consciousness, human history, and critical thinking.