📕 What Audiobooks Does Elon Musk Listen To?
Elon Musk shared a list of audiobooks he recommends for those who "think about the Roman Empire every day." Perfect for reading or listening to during the holiday season.
1️⃣ "The Story of Civilization" by Will Durant
A sweeping overview of Eastern and Western cultures in 11 volumes. "It will take a lot of time, but it's definitely worth it," Musk notes.
2️⃣ "The Iliad" by Homer
An ancient Greek epic about the Trojan War, reflecting the customs and ideals of the time. The first tragedy that became the foundation of European literature.
3️⃣ "The Road to Serfdom" by Friedrich August von Hayek
A book by Nobel laureate in economics Friedrich Hayek. "The most powerful critique of socialist planning and the socialist state," according to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
4️⃣ "American Caesar" by William Manchester
A biography of Douglas MacArthur, the general who accepted Japan's surrender in 1945.
5️⃣ "Masters of Doom" by David Kushner
The story of John Carmack and John Romero, the "Lennon and McCartney of the gaming world." Their iconic games Doom and Quake revolutionized the industry and shaped generations of gamers.
Other titles on the list include "The Guns of August" by B. Tuchman, "The Storm of Steel" by E. Jünger, "Twelve Against the Gods" by W. Bolitho, "The Gallic Wars" by Julius Caesar, "The Wages of Destruction" by A. Tooze, and "Genghis Khan" by J. Weatherford.
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🟠 Another Booklist by Elon Musk
