I just started Simulacron-3 by Daniel Galouye (which is the book that inspired the movie The 13th Floor). The book I most recently finished is Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus. Found it at a yard sale a few years ago and was curious to read since it was all the rage in the 90s. I’d also like to read Dianetics one day out of curiosity since as a little kid in the 80s I saw those commercials all the time
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Currently re-reading the Old Testament (NIV). Taking it slowly while I dwell on a few questions, such as what were things like before and just after the flood? What was the population growth? What was a city like, who built them and how? I also want to better understand the post-flood lineage of Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob (Israel); why were there twelve tribes and what made each tribe unique? What caused enmity between some of Abraham's descendants that carry on to this day? And what can I learn about the human condition from all that?
Previous book was "I don't have enough faith to be an Atheist." It's a dense book. As I go through I try to play devil's advocate with the logic challenging myself to think about the possibilities of existence; as opposed to just memorizing talking points from pages and spewing them out without understanding them.
I'm also re-reading the Bible but in reverse order to know which prophecies to watch for.
I wonder about the people in the land of Nod. Who's there and who would hurt Cain?
I actually subscribed to that podcast. Very interesting thoughts about Old Testament. I’ve definitely wondered about cities before the flood and the Genesis 6:4 verse is one I’ve pondered a lot. Have you read the book of Enoch? Also have meant to look up where all the tribes scattered and you are right about enmity since Jews and Muslims have been at each others throats forever despite being cousins
I never read the book of Enoch but have been meaning to get around to it. When I do, I'd like to also have Genesis on my desk and imagine what a book that combines the two would look like.