Three books to base a society on.
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1.) The Oxford Dictionary
2.) On the Origin of Species
3.) Charles Manson's Manifesto.
Sure the last one would ensure my society is full of bigots, but they'd be bigots with impeccable perspicacity and a deep knowledge of Evolution.
2.) On the Origin of Species
3.) Charles Manson's Manifesto.
Sure the last one would ensure my society is full of bigots, but they'd be bigots with impeccable perspicacity and a deep knowledge of Evolution.
1) The Messenger by Markus Zusak
2) Captain Underpants by Dave Pilkey
3) Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
2) Captain Underpants by Dave Pilkey
3) Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
1) The Merck Manual.
2) Perry's Chemical engineering handbook.
3) Marks'Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers.
Now we can rebuild, using these books as references, and structural components of our buildings!
2) Perry's Chemical engineering handbook.
3) Marks'Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers.
Now we can rebuild, using these books as references, and structural components of our buildings!
1. To Kill A Mockingbird: my personal favorite, a wonderful story about prejudice, hate, and probably one of the best examples of humanity ever portrayed in literature.
2. The New Testament: bit of a clique, but I think that belief in a higher cause to be vital for a functioning society. Which leads to the problem with my last choice...
3. I'm a little conflicted on this one. On the one hand, I think that some sort of history of the United States or some kind of guide to a democratic society could work well. On the other hand, something like the Hagakure that lists ways to create a society that focuses on harmony and cohesion for the greater good would do wonders as well. Or perhaps some sort of handbook of law? So many choices...
2. The New Testament: bit of a clique, but I think that belief in a higher cause to be vital for a functioning society. Which leads to the problem with my last choice...
3. I'm a little conflicted on this one. On the one hand, I think that some sort of history of the United States or some kind of guide to a democratic society could work well. On the other hand, something like the Hagakure that lists ways to create a society that focuses on harmony and cohesion for the greater good would do wonders as well. Or perhaps some sort of handbook of law? So many choices...
Atlas Shrugged and The Communist Manifesto would cancel each other out, so it would just be a chronicle of Hitler's pre-Fuhrer-swag life and beliefs.klaynexas3 said:
1: the script from Batman the musical
2: Don Quixote
3:A guide to Pokemon Black
So pretty much we would have people dressing up as bats and fighting crime while breaking out in musical numbers, Crazy idealists causing havoc, and ten year olds with giant monsters
2: Don Quixote
3:A guide to Pokemon Black
So pretty much we would have people dressing up as bats and fighting crime while breaking out in musical numbers, Crazy idealists causing havoc, and ten year olds with giant monsters
1. The Necronomicon
2. The Book of Eibon
3. The Unaussprelichen Kulten
Because squids snoozing eons away in underwater cities are so totally kawaii. Why bother basing a society off of any books when you can just perform some eldritch witchery and rise a dormant one out of the waters? Totally less work there.
2. The Book of Eibon
3. The Unaussprelichen Kulten
Because squids snoozing eons away in underwater cities are so totally kawaii. Why bother basing a society off of any books when you can just perform some eldritch witchery and rise a dormant one out of the waters? Totally less work there.
1.Oxford English Dictionary
2. The complete works of Plato
3. The Complete works of HP Lovecraft
If I'm only allowed to bring three books from my book shelf I might as well get the biggest bang for my buck.
Now if I'm only allowed to bring three books that aren't complete works I would have to pick:
1. The Infinity Wars
2. The Watchmen
3. The Sneetches
I couldn't help it I need to put a fourth book, Practical Watch Repair.
2. The complete works of Plato
3. The Complete works of HP Lovecraft
If I'm only allowed to bring three books from my book shelf I might as well get the biggest bang for my buck.
Now if I'm only allowed to bring three books that aren't complete works I would have to pick:
1. The Infinity Wars
2. The Watchmen
3. The Sneetches
I couldn't help it I need to put a fourth book, Practical Watch Repair.
Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe by Douglas Adams
and
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas
The first two because they're probably some of the best and entertaining "plain language" introductions to the beauty of critical thought which is something any society I build is going to need plenty of.
And the last because it's an important reminder of how easy it is for a well structured and influential argument to be made on a faulty premise.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe by Douglas Adams
and
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas
The first two because they're probably some of the best and entertaining "plain language" introductions to the beauty of critical thought which is something any society I build is going to need plenty of.
And the last because it's an important reminder of how easy it is for a well structured and influential argument to be made on a faulty premise.
I laughed so hard i snorted my water. I dunno if i should thank you or swear at you.DkLnBr said:
Hmmmm. I would say:
1. To kill a mocking bird - Practical lessons on life, how to be a good father
2. The moral landscape - Morality on a secular basis
3. A begginers guide to the scientific method - Rationality AWAY!
I could explain everything else.
I dont think the bible is a very good option to be frank. I cant think of a single time someone came along to a new civilization and tried to thrust a bible in their faces and it ended well at all. Ever. People in my society can believe whatever the fuck they did before i arrive as long as it results in moral practices. Its a little bit hilarious how people think people in the society will be more moral if they are christian. This is blatently and demonstrably untrue.
I don't think so. Mind you the Discworld series turns out incredible, but its got a weak start, and not a hugely relevant start (even the later Rincewind Novels don't truly rely on it), I think Gaurds Gaurds is the usually recommended starting spot, though I quite liked Pyramids.MopBox said:
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
These are my picks because they represent everything a society needs. The origin of species to show people that those who do not adapt will not survive, to encourage my society to adapt and embrace change.
Lord of the Flies to show that in order to survive, we cannot resort to barbaric and primal nature in simple fear of something that appears to be explainable
Finally To Kill a Mockingbird because it is the ultimate book, on judging a book by its cover, the perspective of innocence, dealing with the prejudices in society and doing what is right, even though it may make you unpopular.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
These are my picks because they represent everything a society needs. The origin of species to show people that those who do not adapt will not survive, to encourage my society to adapt and embrace change.
Lord of the Flies to show that in order to survive, we cannot resort to barbaric and primal nature in simple fear of something that appears to be explainable
Finally To Kill a Mockingbird because it is the ultimate book, on judging a book by its cover, the perspective of innocence, dealing with the prejudices in society and doing what is right, even though it may make you unpopular.