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Library

Core Human Knowledge

A curated starting point for understanding yourself and the world — one book and a few free resources per domain. No overwhelm, just signal.

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Nutrition

In Defense of Food — Michael Pollan

Simplest possible summary: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Cuts through all the noise. Non-diet, non-restrictive — the best first book on nutrition for normal people.

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Movement Science

Becoming a Supple Leopard — Dr. Kelly Starrett

Body mechanics, movement, mobility, pain. Written for humans, not athletes. Fixes the root cause of most physical pain.

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Sleep

Why We Sleep — Matthew Walker

The definitive popular science book on sleep. Explains why sleep matters more than almost anything else — makes you take it seriously. (Some data points debated, but overall picture is solid.)

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Human Psychology

Thinking, Fast and Slow — Daniel Kahneman

How your mind actually works — System 1 (emotional, fast) vs System 2 (logical, slow). Explains why we make irrational decisions. Changes how you see yourself and others.

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Relationships, Communication & People Skills

Nonviolent Communication — Marshall Rosenberg Attached — Amir Levine

The most practical communication book that exists — teaches you why conflicts happen and how to resolve them. Works for every relationship. Attached explains your relationship patterns through attachment theory.

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Meaning & Purpose

Man's Search for Meaning — Viktor Frankl Tuesdays with Morrie — Mitch Albom Stoicism — Meditations, On Shortness of Life, Seneca's Letters

Written in a Nazi concentration camp, Frankl's book is the shortest, most powerful writing on purpose that exists. 100 pages. Life-changing. Pair it with the Stoics for a complete foundation.

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Personal Finance

Let's Talk Money — Monika Halan

Practical personal finance for Indians. Clear, no-jargon guide to insurance, investing, and building financial stability.

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Game Theory

How incentives, cooperation, and conflict shape every interaction — from personal decisions to geopolitics. One video is all you need to start.

One book per domain. Start anywhere. The goal is signal, not completeness.