Sorry for stalking you a little bit, but I noticed that you've read over a thousand books in your lifetime. I'm currently struggling to read even one or two per year myself. What advice would you offer to somebody looking to get into the hobby but having a tough time getting started?
I also noticed that your interests are fairly similar to mine. If you could recommend just three books, which would they be? Which are your favorites? Which have stuck with you? Which have made the most difference in your life?
The answer to the first question, is that I absolutely avoid watching TV (including YouTube/Hulu/etc. equivalents). I also have an "only on Sundays" rule for Facebook.
The answer to the second question probably changes a lot, but I think the long term answer is probably:
1) Jonathan Haidt, "The Righteous Mind"
2) Nassim Nicholas Taleb, "Antifragility"
3) Peter Turchin, "Ages of Discord"
I also noticed that your interests are fairly similar to mine. If you could recommend just three books, which would they be? Which are your favorites? Which have stuck with you? Which have made the most difference in your life?