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    Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
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    Neal Stephenson's 'Cryptonomicon' is a multi-linear narrative that weaves together two timelines, spanning from World War II to the late 20th century. The story revolves around cryptography, code-breaking, and digital encryption, with engaging characters who are descendants of earlier cryptographers. The intricate plot gradually intertwines the lives of grandfathers and grandsons, offering a vast conspiracy surrounding currency in the digital world. The writing style is a blend of thriller, historic fiction, and technical literacy, providing a detailed account of cryptography throughout the years.

    Let’s set the existence-of-God issue aside for a later volume, and just stipulate that in some way, self-replicating organisms came into existence on this planet and immediately began trying to get ri...

  2. 'The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World' by Niall Ferguson is a detailed exploration of the history of finance, covering various financial events and crises throughout Western history. The book delves into the origins of financial institutions, the development of bonds, stocks, insurance, and modern investment methods, providing a valuable perspective on historical events. Ferguson's writing style aims to make complex financial concepts understandable for the general reader, although some readers found the book to be more focused on banking, events, and money transactions in the 1900s and early 2000s, particularly in the USA.

    Ferguson's narrative weaves together the evolution of money and financial instruments from ancient times to the present day, highlighting the interconnectedness between financial decisions and major world events. The book touches on topics such as the role of imperialism in foreign investment, the benefits of well-operating financial markets, and the repetitive nature of financial mistakes throughout history. While some readers appreciated the historical insights and educational value of the book, others found it to be too focused on recent financial events and lacking a central thesis or comprehensive analysis.

    Imagine a world with no money. For over a hundred years, Communists and anarchists - not to mention some extreme reactionaries, religious fundamentalists and hippies - have dreamt of just that. Accord...

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