Included in: Updated 2026 Naval List
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"Re-confirmed as his #1 science recommendation in 2026."
View Primary Source"Deutsch explains the nature of progress better than anyone."
— Naval Ravikant,
Science2011
The Beginning of Infinity
by David Deutsch
An exploration of the nature of knowledge and progress, arguing that explanatory knowledge is the key to everything.
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Public figures who have publicly recommended or referenced this book, as documented from official sources.
Documented Sources
Every entry is sourced from a publicly verifiable record. These are recommendations, not partnerships.
Included in: Naval's 2026 Update
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"Verified tweet from Feb 2026 updating his essential reading list."
View Primary Source"Rereading for the 10th time; still the best explanation of progress."
— Naval Ravikant,
PC
Included in: Collison 2026 Bookshelf
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"Collison credits Deutsch for his optimistic view on technical acceleration."
View Primary Source"A transformative explanation of how progress and knowledge grow."
— Patrick Collison,
SP
Included in: Pinker 2025 Archive
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"Harvard Psychologist's 'Top Recommendation' for understanding common knowledge."
View Primary Source"An expository masterpiece on the nature of progress."
— Steven Pinker,