Harvard Classics - Reviews and Reflections

Dec 2, 2020 0 Comments

Gradually going through and exploring the 71-volume Harvard Classics, and writing reviews and reflections.

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Vahid Dejwakh
Vahid Dejwakh
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Vahid writes about interesting ideas at the intersection of software, system design, data, philosophy, psychology, policy, and business. He enjoys coffee and has a palate for spicy and diverse foods.

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