Shelf Source: Tom MacWright
2 days ago
- #Book Reviews
- #Technology Philosophy
- #Reading Habits
- Tom MacWright finds 'The World Beyond Your Head' pivotal for structuring his philosophy on technology and embodiment.
- He reviews every book he finishes, despite complexities from knowing authors, and maintains his reviewing integrity.
- MacWright believes writing regularly enhances reading appreciation, similar to how painting studies deepen art understanding.
- He recommends books like 'Priestdaddy' and 'Capital,' emphasizing political-economic works for understanding societal issues.
- MacWright moved book reviews to his website in 2017, avoiding gamification and embracing slow reading for poetic works.
- He appreciates sci-fi for exploring concepts, but dislikes excessive world-building, favoring authors like Ted Chiang.