in thread "Is independent thinking still possible in an environment where escaping social media ecochamber is nearly impossible?": A good reason to read old books is that, while their contents is not original in an absolute sense, it is far more independent of current trends than any current media. Bringing well-developed, independent thought to bear on current issues is a good path. 2mo ago (collapse hidden) 66 A good reason to rea (view hidden) 66