Author Questions A16Z's Claim That Recommended Books "Literally Stop Mid-Sentence"
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Summary
The article discusses the author's reaction to a reading list from venture capital firm A16Z that includes their books. The author expresses appreciation for being included but is shocked by a specific claim in the list that "most of these books don't have endings (they literally stop mid-sentence)." The author examines this assertion critically, questioning its accuracy and the use of the word "literally" to describe books ending mid-sentence. The piece reflects on the nature of book recommendations from influential tech industry figures and the potential implications of such statements.
Key quotes
· 5 pulled...most of these books don't have endings (they literally stop mid-sentence).
I genuinely appreciate the plug!
I was taken aback by the statement highlighted in the screen grab below
I had to read this over a few times to believe that I was seeing it.
If it didn't include the word 'literally' I'd assume some poetic license
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