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Elon Musk shared his list of favorite audiobooks, which focus on history and civilization.
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His top pick is “The Story of Civilization,” an 11-volume series by Will and Ariel Durant.
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Musk’s recommendations include classics like “The Iliad” and “The Road to Serfdom,” as well as biographies and historical accounts.
Elon Musk, a self-proclaimed history enthusiast, has shared his list of favorite audiobooks with the public. His recommendations are heavily focused on history and civilization, with a emphasis on weighty tomes that offer a deep dive into the subject matter. Musk’s top pick is “The Story of Civilization,” a massive 11-volume series by Will and Ariel Durant that spans the history of European and Eastern civilizations.
Musk’s list also includes classics like Homer’s “The Iliad” and Friedrich Hayek’s influential work on individualism and economics, “The Road to Serfdom.” He also recommends biographies like “American Caesar,” which tells the story of General Douglas MacArthur, and historical accounts like Julius Caesar’s “The Gallic Wars.” Musk’s passion for history is evident in his recommendations, and he encourages others to learn from the past to build a better future.
Musk’s audiobook list offers a glimpse into his intellectual pursuits and interests. His recommendations are not light reading, but rather a collection of thought-provoking works that offer insights into history, civilization, and the human experience. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a new perspective, Musk’s audiobook list is definitely worth checking out.
Some audiobook recommendations:
The Story of Civilization by Durant
Iliad (Penguin Edition)
The Road to Serfdom by Hayek
American Caesar by Manchester
Masters of Doom by Kushner
The Wages of Destruction by Tooze
The Storm of Steel by Junger
The Guns of August by Tuchman
The…— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 1, 2024
